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Randomized Controlled Effectiveness Trial of VA S.A.V.E.
Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development
Summary
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.
Official title: Randomized Controlled Effectiveness Trial of VA S.A.V.E. Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Training for Veterans' Close Supports
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
710
Start Date
2024-11-21
Completion Date
2028-03-31
Last Updated
2025-10-27
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
VA S.A.V.E.
The intervention is called VA S.A.V.E. It is an online video-based training tailored to veterans and their close supports. It is free, brief (24 minutes), and includes three scripted role plays.
Control training
An attention control informational video containing information relevant to veterans' mental health but not including elements thought to be "active ingredients" in the intervention.
Locations (1)
VA Portland Health Care System, Portland, OR
Portland, Oregon, United States