Bringing veteran mental health promotion and suicide prevention efforts upstream: The THRiVE study protocol.
Shannon M Blakey, J Russ Vandermaas-Peeler, Jennifer Counts...
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41052716Actively Recruiting
Phase Not Applicable
Age: 18Years +
All Genders
ID06778278
Adapting Behavioral Activation to Improve Mental Health Outcomes and Reduce Suicide Risk During the Military Transition
Led by RTI International · Updated on 2026-01-21
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Participants Needed
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Research Sites
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Total Duration
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Sponsors
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RTI International
Lead Sponsor
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U.S. Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Researchers are evaluating a program called Transition Health and Resilience through Valued Experiences (THRiVE) designed to support newly separated military veterans during their transition to civilian life. The study aims to improve mental health outcomes and reduce suicide risk by addressing psychosocial challenges during this vulnerable period. This Phase 1 pilot study will assess the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary effects of the THRiVE program. The THRiVE program involves six weekly small-group, peer-led sessions lasting 90 minutes each, delivered virtually. Up to 40 newly separated veterans who have left the military within the past year will participate in this one-arm clinical trial. Participants will engage in the program and complete assessments at baseline, immediately after the program, and three months later to observe changes in mental health symptoms and psychosocial functioning. Participants will complete validated self-report questionnaires to measure feasibility, satisfaction, mental health symptoms, suicide risk factors, and psychosocial outcomes over approximately five months. Primary outcomes include recruitment and retention rates and satisfaction with the program. Secondary outcomes assess anxiety, PTSD symptoms, alcohol and drug use, depression, suicidal ideation, interpersonal needs, and adjustment to civilian life. This study's findings will guide the development of a larger trial.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Transition Health and Resilience Through Valued Experiences (THRiVE) Pilot for Newly Separated Veterans
Who Can Participate
Age: 18Years +
All Genders
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Be a United States military veteran
- Have separated or retired from the military no more than 12 months before enrolling
- Be at least 18 years old
- Have internet access and a device with a camera, speakers, and microphone for virtual sessions in a private space
- Reside and complete all study activities within the United States
You will not qualify if you...
- History of manic, hypomanic, or psychotic episodes
- Current severe alcohol use disorder or substance use disorder (except tobacco use disorder)
- Moderate or high acute risk for suicide
- More than minimal risk for violence toward others
- Receiving or planning to receive Behavioral Activation therapy between enrollment and 3-month follow-up
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Your Study Journey
Screening
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (virtual)
Outpatient Treatment
Duration - 6 weeks
Participants attend six weekly, 90-minute, small-group, peer-led virtual sessions of the THRiVE behavioral activation program designed to improve mental health and reduce suicide risk.
6 weekly virtual sessions
Follow-up
Duration - 3 months
Participants complete assessments immediately post-THRiVE program and at 3 months after finishing the program to monitor mental health symptoms and psychosocial functioning.
2 virtual visits for assessments
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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RTI International
Durham, North Carolina, United States, 27713
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Research Team
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Shannon M Blakey, PhD
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Russ Peeler, MS
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
NA
Model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary Purpose
PREVENTION
Number of Arms
1
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