Dialectical Behavior Therapy for smoking cessation in high-risk veterans

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This trial focuses on veterans who smoke and are at high risk for suicide, aiming to evaluate the effectiveness of a novel smoking cessation treatment that combines standard behavioral approaches with Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). The study recognizes that individuals with emotional dysregulation, often excluded from cessation programs, may benefit from tailored interventions. Participants will be assigned to either receive usual cessation treatment or the DBT-enhanced approach, which aims to improve emotional regulation and support smoking cessation efforts. The trial seeks to address a significant health disparity among veterans by providing a targeted intervention for those with behavioral health challenges.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Veteran receiving VA healthcare
* multiple indicators of elevated suicide risk in 6 month period

Exclusion Criteria:

* cognitive impairment
* unable to attend virtual intervention

Where it's running

• Veterans Medical Research Foundation
  San Diego, California, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Neal M. Doran — Veterans Medical Research Foundation / VA
• Study coordinator: Neal M. Doran
• Email: nmdoran@health.ucsd.edu
• Phone: 858-552-8585

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.