Therapy plus brain scans after a recent suicide crisis
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This Phase 2 study tests suicide-safety treatments given after a recent suicidal crisis or suicide attempt. It may help by reducing risk and understanding brain changes with follow-up brain scan visits.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are a Veteran
- You were hospitalized recently for suicidal thoughts with intent to die and/or a suicide attempt
- The crisis was within the last week (thoughts with intent) and/or the attempt was within the last month
- You can speak English and complete the informed consent process
- You can attend 12 outpatient treatment visits and 3 fMRI (brain scan) visits after discharge
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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