Randomized Controlled Effectiveness Trial of VA S.A.V.E.

Running, not enrolling · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Suicide Prevention

In brief

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.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT06470867

Run by

VA Office of Research and Development

People needed

701

Starts

2024-11-21

Expected to finish

2027-05-31

Last updated by the study team

2026-06-01

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Family member, caregiver, or friend of a Veteran
• Social contact with a Veteran at least once a week

You may not qualify if…

• 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

Where it is running

• VA Portland Health Care System, Portland, OR — Portland, Oregon, United States

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