Dialectical Behavior Therapy for smoking cessation in high-risk veterans
Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Smoking Cessation in High Risk Veterans
This study is testing a new smoking cessation program that combines regular treatment with Dialectical Behavior Therapy to help high-risk veterans quit smoking and manage their emotions better.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 72 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Veterans Medical Research Foundation Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (San Diego, California) |
| Trial ID | NCT06687577 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
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.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are veterans receiving VA healthcare who exhibit multiple indicators of elevated suicide risk.
Not a fit: Patients with cognitive impairment or those unable to attend virtual interventions may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly improve smoking cessation rates and mental health outcomes for high-risk veterans.
How similar studies have performed: Preliminary empirical work suggests that DBT may be effective for smoking cessation, indicating potential success for this novel approach.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
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 this trial is running
San Diego, California
- 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
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.