Can longer therapy and brain scans predict and prevent suicide in veterans?
NCT ID NCT05931289
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at 136 Veterans recently hospitalized for suicide risk. Half will get a longer psychotherapy, half a shorter one, to see which works better at reducing suicidal thoughts and actions. Researchers will also use MRI brain scans to track changes over a year and see if brain activity can predict future suicide attempts. The goal is to improve suicide prevention for those who served.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Phase 2
Tests whether the treatment actually works, and watches for side effects, in a larger group.
- Participants
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About 136 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Mar 2025
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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A government agency
The lead sponsor is a US federal agency other than the NIH.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: * hospitalization for a recent suicidal crisis consisting of SI with intent to die within the past week and/or a suicide attempt within the past month * Veteran status * ability to speak English * ability to complete the informed consent process * willingness/ability to attend 12 outpatient treatment sessions and 3 fMRI sessions following hospital discharge Exclusion Criteria: * significant cognitive impairment * current psychotic or manic features
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Conditions
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Locations
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VA Boston Healthcare System Jamaica Plain Campus, Jamaica Plain, MA
RECRUITINGBoston, Massachusetts, 02130-4817, United States
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