Actively Recruiting
Randomized Controlled Effectiveness Trial of VA S.A.V.E.
Led by VA Office of Research and Development · Updated on 2025-10-27
710
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
175 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
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) 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
Official Title
Randomized Controlled Effectiveness Trial of VA S.A.V.E.
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Be a family member, caregiver, or friend of a Veteran
- Have social contact with a Veteran at least once a week
You will not qualify if you...
- Not providing a valid phone number and email address
- No internet access
- Duplicate study entry indicated
- Previously taken or planning to take VA S.A.V.E. training
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
VA Portland Health Care System, Portland, OR
Portland, Oregon, United States, 97207-2964
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
K
Kaitlin M Leonard, BA
CONTACT
A
Aaron A Call
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
TRIPLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
PREVENTION
Number of Arms
2
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