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Peer Support for Suicide Prevention in Veterans

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Waitlist Available
Led By Matthew J. Chinman, PhD
Research Sponsored by VA Office of Research and Development
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Eligibility limited to Veterans diagnosed with unipolar or bipolar depression
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up baseline, post intervention (3 months post basline), 3 month follow up
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Study Summary

This trial will test a new intervention for Veterans at high risk for suicide that involves receiving support from a fellow Veteran who has been trained in helping others manage their disabilities while achieving specific life goals.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for Veterans with high suicide risk, specifically those diagnosed with unipolar or bipolar depression. Participants must be able to understand the study details and consent voluntarily. They should live within 50 miles of the study site and not have unstable psychosis, severe cognitive disorders, or severe personality disorders.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The trial tests a peer support intervention where Veterans at high risk for suicide receive mentorship from trained Peer Specialists—fellow Veterans who manage similar challenges and assist in achieving life goals while offering empathy and practical advice based on their own experiences.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since this is a psychosocial intervention involving peer support rather than medication, traditional side effects are not applicable. However, participants may experience emotional discomfort when discussing personal issues related to suicide prevention.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below
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I am a Veteran diagnosed with depression, either unipolar or bipolar.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~baseline, post intervention (3 months post basline), 3 month follow up
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and baseline, post intervention (3 months post basline), 3 month follow up for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS) Change
Interpersonal Needs Questionnaire (INQ) Change
Quality of Life Enjoyment and Satisfaction Questionnaire (Q-LES-Q-SF) Change
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Trial Design

1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Peer SpecialistExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
The intervention will last 3-months, a time frame that overlaps with the typical duration of a VA suicide high risk flag. Meetings will be 30-45 minutes and occur primarily in the community, home, or by telephone. Session content will be rooted in Peer Specialists (PSs) offering nonjudgmental empathic support, active listening, and constructive disclosure and role modeling. A primary focus will be helping patients with flags to identify and strengthen connections with informal supports and participation in activities in their community that will enable them to feel more worthwhile as individuals and hopeful about their future.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

VA Office of Research and DevelopmentLead Sponsor
1,609 Previous Clinical Trials
3,306,586 Total Patients Enrolled
38 Trials studying Suicide
5,601 Patients Enrolled for Suicide
Matthew J. Chinman, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorVA Pittsburgh Healthcare System University Drive Division, Pittsburgh, PA
5 Previous Clinical Trials
6,640 Total Patients Enrolled

Media Library

Peer Specialist Suicide Prevention Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT04222673 — N/A
Suicide Research Study Groups: Peer Specialist
Suicide Clinical Trial 2023: Peer Specialist Suicide Prevention Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT04222673 — N/A
Peer Specialist Suicide Prevention 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT04222673 — N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Are there any enrollment opportunities for this research project presently available?

"According to clinicaltrials.gov, this medical investigation is actively seeking participants since it was originally published on May 14th 2021 and last edited a year later on the 10th of May 2022."

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How many participants can take part in the trial at maximum capacity?

"Yes, the evidence on clinicaltrials.gov indicates that this examination is currently admitting individuals for participation. It was first made available to potential participants on May 14th 2021 and has since been updated as of May 10th 2022. The research requires a total of 24 subjects at one site."

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2021. "Peer Based Suicide Prevention". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04222673.
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