Self-directed Violence study: Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Official title Evaluating Treatments for Suicidal Veterans With PTSD
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05974631
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The study wants to see whether the combined therapy improves PTSD symptoms and reduces suicide risk compared to the usual VA treatment.
- Who it's for
- Veterans who have PTSD and are at high risk for suicide.
- What's involved
- Participants will receive therapy sessions that mix DBT and Prolonged Exposure, plus regular visits and assessments to track symptoms and safety.
- Time commitment: about 16 months
Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- PTSD
- Recent and repeated self-directed violence
- Current suicidal ideation
- Emotion dysregulation
- Veteran eligible for VHA mental health care at participating site
You likely can't join if
- Unable to maintain safety independently
- Currently engaged in and/or recent (past year) history of receiving a sufficient dose of DBT or PE
- Plan to move away or be unavailable for \>4 weeks in the next 18 months
- Unable to sufficiently comprehend study procedures due to lack of English proficiency or moderate to severe cognitive impairment
See the full eligibility criteria
- PTSD
- Recent and repeated self-directed violence
- Current suicidal ideation
- Emotion dysregulation
- Veteran eligible for VHA mental health care at participating site
- Willing to participate in all study activities
- Unable to maintain safety independently
- Currently engaged in and/or recent (past year) history of receiving a sufficient dose of DBT or PE
- Plan to move away or be unavailable for \>4 weeks in the next 18 months
- Unable to sufficiently comprehend study procedures due to lack of English proficiency or moderate to severe cognitive impairment
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
- Durham, North Carolina, United States
- San Antonio, Texas, United States
- Seattle, Washington, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part, but confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The study runs about 16 months per participant, based on its public description. The team confirms the exact schedule and number of visits before you enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States; Durham, North Carolina, United States; San Antonio, Texas, United States; Seattle, Washington, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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