Exploring the link between obsessive-compulsive personality traits and suicide risk in veterans
Official title: Pathways to Hope: Pilot fMRI Study of OCPD and Suicide Risk in Trauma-Exposed Veterans
Funded at Providence VA Medical Center · NIH-11077315 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how certain personality traits in veterans, especially those related to obsessive-compulsive behavior, can affect their risk of suicide and emotional struggles, and it aims to find better ways to help them feel better through brain scans and therapy.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Providence VA Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Providence, United States) |
| Project start | April 1, 2024 |
| Project end | March 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| NIH project number | 5I21RX005150-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11077315 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are veterans who exhibit traits of obsessive-compulsive personality disorder and have experienced trauma.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have obsessive-compulsive personality traits or who are not veterans may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how obsessive-compulsive personality traits, particularly in veterans, relate to suicide risk and emotional challenges. By using functional MRI (fMRI), the study aims to understand the brain mechanisms behind these traits and their impact on interpersonal relationships and mental health. The goal is to develop better treatment strategies that combine neuromodulation with psychotherapy to support veterans facing these issues. Participants will be monitored over time to assess changes in their functioning and emotional well-being.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved treatment options that enhance the quality of life and reduce suicide risk among veterans with obsessive-compulsive personality traits.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promise in using neuromodulation techniques to enhance psychotherapy outcomes, suggesting potential success for this approach.
Where this research is happening
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Providence VA Medical Center
Providence, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Barredo, Jennifer Leigh — Providence VA Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Barredo, Jennifer Leigh
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.