Testing a therapy to reduce suicide risk in veterans with PTSD
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This trial is testing whether a therapy called Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), given in an intensive format, can reduce suicide risk in veterans and active duty service members with PTSD. It aims to see if this approach is more effective than standard care at preventing suicidal thoughts and behaviors.
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Who can take part
- Must be a veteran or active duty service member, 18 or older, eligible for military medical care.
- Must have PTSD or significant symptoms of PTSD.
- Must have had thoughts of suicide in the past week or a suicide attempt in the past month.
- Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
- Must regularly use an iPhone or Android smartphone.
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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