Veterans' suicide crisis: could TMS plus therapy be the answer?
NCT ID NCT03952468
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 19, 2026 · Updated 32 times
Summary
This completed study tested whether combining transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) with brief cognitive behavioral therapy (BCBT) could reduce suicide behavior in 55 high-risk veterans. Participants had a recent suicide attempt or strong suicidal thoughts. The goal was to see if this combination is more effective than current treatments. If it works, it could lead to a new, practical option for preventing suicide in veterans.
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Providence VA Medical Center, Providence, RI
Providence, Rhode Island, 02908-4734, United States
What this could mean
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Active substance
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and Brief Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (BCBT)
What this could lead to
If successful, this combination could offer a new, practical treatment to reduce suicide behavior in high-risk veterans.
What could go wrong
This was a small, early-stage study with only 55 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The combination therapy may not prove more effective than existing treatments.
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