NCT06470867 Randomized Controlled Effectiveness Trial of VA S.A.V.E.
| NCT ID | NCT06470867 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | VA Office of Research and Development |
| Condition | Suicide Prevention |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 710 participants |
| Start Date | 2024-11-21 |
| Primary Completion | 2027-05-21 |
Trial Parameters
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Brief Summary
Veterans are most likely to disclose suicidal thoughts to their close supports such as family and friends. These loved ones are, in turn, very interested in learning how to help a Veteran in need. Close supports are uniquely poised to provide a meaningful contribution to suicide prevention, if they can learn how to effectively promote Veterans' connection to care. VA S.A.V.E. (Signs; Ask; Validate; Encourage) is a suicide prevention gatekeeper training specifically tailored to the Veteran community that teaches close supports how to identify signs of suicide risk and how to connect the at-risk person to professional treatment. The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of VA S.A.V.E. and to explore factors impacting its potential widespread implementation.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Family member, caregiver, or friend of a Veteran * Social contact with a Veteran at least once a week Exclusion Criteria: * Not providing a valid phone number and email address * No internet access * Indication of duplicate study entry * Previously taken, or intending to soon take, VA S.A.V.E. training