VA S.A.V.E. for Suicide Prevention
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?
Is the treatment VA S.A.V.E. a promising treatment for suicide prevention?
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
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
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Intervention
Participants receive VA S.A.V.E. training or watch an informational video as a control
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for the use of gatekeeper behaviors and suicide prevention skills
Treatment Details
Interventions
- VA S.A.V.E.
VA S.A.V.E. is already approved in United States for the following indications:
- Suicide prevention
Find a Clinic Near You
Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
VA Office of Research and Development
Lead Sponsor