710 Participants Needed

VA S.A.V.E. for Suicide Prevention

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Overseen ByKaitlin M Leonard, BA
Age: 18+
Sex: Any
Trial Phase: Academic
Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development
No Placebo GroupAll trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)
Approved in 1 JurisdictionThis treatment is already approved in other countries

Trial Summary

Do I need to stop my current medications to join the trial?

The trial protocol does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications.

Is VA S.A.V.E. training safe for participants?

The available research does not provide specific safety data for VA S.A.V.E. training, but it is a program designed to teach people how to help veterans at risk for suicide, and there are no reports of harm from participating in this training.12345

Is the treatment VA S.A.V.E. a promising treatment for suicide prevention?

The information provided does not include any details about the VA S.A.V.E. treatment for suicide prevention. Therefore, I cannot determine if it is a promising treatment based on the given data.678910

What is the purpose of this trial?

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 and Expedite) 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.

Research Team

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Alan R. Teo, MD MS

Principal Investigator

VA Portland Health Care System, Portland, OR

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for individuals who are in regular contact with a Veteran at least once a week, such as family members, caregivers, or friends. Participants must have internet access and provide valid contact information. Those who have already taken VA S.A.V.E. training or plan to take it soon cannot join.

Inclusion Criteria

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

Exclusion Criteria

No internet access
Indication of duplicate study entry
I have completed or plan to complete VA S.A.V.E. training soon.
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Timeline

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

Intervention

Participants receive VA S.A.V.E. training or watch an informational video as a control

1 session
1 visit (virtual)

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for the use of gatekeeper behaviors and suicide prevention skills

12 months
Surveys conducted at 3-month and 6-month intervals

Treatment Details

Interventions

  • VA S.A.V.E.
Trial Overview The study is testing the effectiveness of VA S.A.V.E., a suicide prevention program designed for the Veteran community. It compares how well people can help Veterans at risk of suicide after receiving this specific training versus standard control training.
Participant Groups
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Placebo Group
Group I: InterventionExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
VA S.A.V.E. Training
Group II: ControlPlacebo Group1 Intervention
Myths and Facts of Wounded Warriors

VA S.A.V.E. is already approved in United States for the following indications:

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Approved in United States as VA S.A.V.E. for:
  • Suicide prevention

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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

VA Office of Research and Development

Lead Sponsor

Trials
1,691
Recruited
3,759,000+

Findings from Research

The VA S.A.V.E. gatekeeper training program was successfully implemented in a remote trial with 214 participants, primarily spouses or partners of veterans, demonstrating feasibility in recruiting and retaining participants over six months.
While the study met most feasibility benchmarks, challenges such as generic advertising and the platform used for recruitment were identified, alongside effective strategies like targeting veterans' family members and emphasizing the urgency of the training.
Feasibility of recruitment and retention in a remote trial of gatekeeper training for close supports of military veterans: Mixed methods study.Teo, AR., Call, AA., Hooker, ER., et al.[2023]
In a pilot study involving 214 participants, the VA S.A.V.E. training significantly increased the use of gatekeeper behaviors for suicide prevention among veterans, with 66.7% to 84.9% of participants engaging in these behaviors compared to 44.4% to 77.1% in the control group.
Participants who completed the VA S.A.V.E. training reported high satisfaction and usability, indicating that the training is well-received and may lead to positive behavior changes in identifying and assisting veterans at risk for suicide.
Brief video training for suicide prevention in veterans: A randomized controlled trial of VA S.A.V.E.Teo, AR., Hooker, ER., Call, AA., et al.[2023]
The SAFE VET protocol aims to test a brief intervention that combines Safety Planning Intervention with structured follow-up to effectively reduce suicide risk among Veterans in emergency departments.
This study addresses a significant gap in evidence-based interventions for Veterans at risk of suicide, focusing on enhancing their engagement in outpatient behavioral health treatment.
Rationale and study protocol for a two-part intervention: Safety planning and structured follow-up among veterans at risk for suicide and discharged from the emergency department.Currier, GW., Brown, GK., Brenner, LA., et al.[2022]

References

Feasibility of recruitment and retention in a remote trial of gatekeeper training for close supports of military veterans: Mixed methods study. [2023]
Brief video training for suicide prevention in veterans: A randomized controlled trial of VA S.A.V.E. [2023]
Rationale and study protocol for a two-part intervention: Safety planning and structured follow-up among veterans at risk for suicide and discharged from the emergency department. [2022]
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