Suicidal thoughts and behaviours among military veterans: protocol for a prospective, observational, neuroimaging study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

This study's overarching goal is to examine the relationship between brain circuits and suicidal thoughts and behaviours (STBs) in a transdiagnostic sample of US military veterans. Because STBs have been linked with maladaptive decision-making and disorders linked to impulsivity, this investigation focuses on valence and inhibitory control circuits.

Methods and analysis

In this prospective, observational study, we will collect functional MRI (fMRI), cognitive and clinical data from 136 veterans (target sample size) recruited from the Providence VA Health System (PVAHS): 68 with STBs and 68 matched controls. Behavioural data will be collected using standardised measures of STBs, psychiatric symptoms, cognition, functioning and medical history. Neuroimaging data w

SUBMITTER: Namaky N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10432662 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature