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Behavioral Intervention
Peer-Delivered Suicide Prevention for Serious Mental Illness
N/A
Recruiting
Led By Samantha A Chalker, 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
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up through study completion, an average of 4 years
Awards & highlights
Study Summary
This trial will test whether SUPPORT, an adaptation of an evidence-based practice for those with serious mental illness, can help reduce suicide risk for Veterans.
Who is the study for?
This trial is for Veterans with serious mental illness (like psychosis or bipolar disorder) who have had suicidal thoughts or attempts recently. They must be able to consent and, if acting as peer specialists, need certification and experience in suicide prevention.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests SUPPORT, an adaptation of the Wellness Recovery Action Plan led by Peer Specialists. It focuses on recovery planning tailored to a Veteran's experiences with suicidal ideation, aiming to improve safety plan recall and functioning.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since this intervention involves counseling and support rather than medication, typical medical side effects are not expected. However, discussing sensitive topics like suicide may cause emotional discomfort.
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ through study completion, an average of 4 years
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~through study completion, an average of 4 years
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary outcome measures
Acceptability of SUPPORT as measured by the Client Satisfaction Questionniare-8 (CSQ-8)
Denture Retention
Secondary outcome measures
Change in Recovery Assessment Scale-41
Change in the Scale for Suicide Ideation (SSI)
Trial Design
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: SUPPORTExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Veterans receiving SUPPORT will be offered all modules of the intervention via weekly, 50-minute sessions with a Peer Specialist. Following the completion of a mental health evaluation by a licensed professional, the Peer Specialist leads the Veteran who is at risk for suicide through recovery planning that is tailored to the Veteran's suicidal experiences with cognitive learning strategies to enhance recall of the Veteran's safety plan and improve recovery.
Group II: ESCActive Control1 Intervention
The enhanced standard care (ESC) condition contains the elements of standard practice suicide prevention delivered at VHA, which include: 1) suicide risk assessment, 2) VA Safety Planning Intervention, 3) timely referral to VA mental health outpatient care, and 4) Suicide Prevention Coordinator follow-up contacts. It is enhanced due to the contact with the research study.
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Who is running the clinical trial?
VA Office of Research and DevelopmentLead Sponsor
1,611 Previous Clinical Trials
3,305,215 Total Patients Enrolled
Samantha A Chalker, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorVA San Diego Healthcare System, San Diego, CA
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:- I am a certified Peer Specialist at VASDHS with training in suicide screening and referrals.I am a certified Peer Specialist with 2-3 years of experience.I am a veteran with a serious mental illness such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder.I am a veteran who can understand and agree to the study's details.You have had thoughts of harming yourself or attempted suicide in the past 3 months.I can understand and make decisions about my health care.I am interested in receiving training in SUPPORT.You must have worked as a Certified Peer Specialist for 2 to 3 years after receiving your certification.I am a certified peer specialist at VASDHS with training in suicide screening.I have been diagnosed with a severe mental illness, such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder.
Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:- Group 1: SUPPORT
- Group 2: ESC
Awards:
This trial has 1 awards, including:- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Timeline:
This trial has the following timeline:- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
Are we currently looking for new test subjects for this experiment?
"The clinical trial described is not recruiting patients at this current moment, as stated on clinicaltrials.gov. This particular trial was first posted on May 1st, 2023 and was last updated on September 14th, 2022. However, there are 1531 other clinical trials that are actively recruiting patients."
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Who else is applying?
What state do they live in?
Texas
Ohio
What site did they apply to?
VA San Diego Healthcare System, San Diego, CA
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
Met criteria
Did not meet criteria
How many prior treatments have patients received?
3+
Why did patients apply to this trial?
I am hoping to explore additional options for the treatment of my Bipolar disorder so I can have long-term stability.
PatientReceived 1 prior treatment
What questions have other patients asked about this trial?
How long will screening visits take? I am unemployed. Will you pay for me to get there?
PatientReceived 1 prior treatment
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