NCT06803329 Qnnections: Refinement and Pilot Trial of a Suicide Prevention Intervention to Increase Social Connection
| NCT ID | NCT06803329 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | VA Office of Research and Development |
| Condition | Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 66 participants |
| Start Date | 2026-03-01 |
| Primary Completion | 2030-09-30 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.
This trial targets 66 participants in total. It began in 2026-03-01 with a primary completion date of 2030-09-30.
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Brief Summary
Despite the high risk of suicide among LGBTQ+ Veterans, there is currently no suicide-focused intervention for this population. This study will refine and pilot Qnnections, a novel group-based suicide prevention intervention that aims to increase social connection and functioning in this population. The project will involve Veterans with lived experience in further refining Qnnections, and then will examine feasibility and acceptability of Qnnections and of study procedures in a pilot randomized clinical trial.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Veterans who report past-month active suicidal ideation (C-SSRS \[Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale\] \-- or past-3-month suicidal behavior; * LGBTQ+ or other minoritized gender or sexual identity; * Have a mental health point-of-contact (e.g., Suicide Prevention Coordinator, Mental Health Treatment Coordinator); * Willing to complete or update safety plan. Exclusion Criteria: * cannot provide informed consent; * imminent psychiatric hospitalization; * current or planned participation in residential/intensive outpatient program that would interfere study participation; * in a conservatorship; and * has participated in any previous parts of the study.
Contact & Investigator
Cindy Chang, PsyD
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
VA San Diego Healthcare System, San Diego, CA
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT06803329 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT06803329 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT06803329 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at Cindy.Chang4@va.gov for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT06803329 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at San Diego, United States.
Who is sponsoring the NCT06803329 clinical trial?
NCT06803329 is sponsored by VA Office of Research and Development. The principal investigator is Cindy Chang, PsyD at VA San Diego Healthcare System, San Diego, CA. The trial plans to enroll 66 participants.