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

Description

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.

Conditions

Suicide Prevention

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Study overview

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.

Randomized Controlled Effectiveness Trial of VA S.A.V.E. Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Training for Veterans' Close Supports

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

Condition
Suicide Prevention
Intervention / Treatment

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Contacts and Locations

Portland

VA Portland Health Care System, Portland, OR, Portland, Oregon, United States, 97207-2964

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

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Eligibility Criteria

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

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Collaborators and Investigators

VA Office of Research and Development,

Alan R. Teo, MD MS, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, VA Portland Health Care System, Portland, OR

Study Record Dates

2028-03-31