Treatments for suicidal Veterans with PTSD
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests two types of therapy to help Veterans with PTSD who are struggling with suicidal thoughts and self-harm. It compares a treatment called DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy, which helps with emotions) with another called PE (Prolonged Exposure, which helps with trauma).
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You must have PTSD.
- You have hurt yourself or tried to hurt yourself more than once recently.
- You are currently having thoughts of suicide.
- You have trouble managing your emotions (like feeling very angry, sad, or overwhelmed).
- You are a Veteran and can get mental health care through the VA.
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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