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Behavioral Intervention

VA S.A.V.E. for Suicide Prevention

N/A
Waitlist Available
Led By Alan R. Teo, MD MS
Research Sponsored by VA Office of Research and Development
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up baseline (0), 1-month, 3-months, 6-months, 12-months
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Summary

This trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a suicide prevention training program called VA S.A.V.E. that is tailored to the Veteran community. The program teaches close supports of Veterans how to identify signs of

Who is the study for?
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.
What is being tested?
The study is testing the effectiveness of VA S.A.V.E., a suicide prevention program designed for the Veteran community. It compares how well people can help Veterans at risk of suicide after receiving this specific training versus standard control training.
What are the potential side effects?
Since this trial involves educational training rather than medical interventions, there are no direct physical side effects expected from participating in the VA S.A.V.E. program.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~baseline (0), 1-month, 3-months, 6-months, 12-months
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and baseline (0), 1-month, 3-months, 6-months, 12-months for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Count of Gatekeeper Behaviors Used
Secondary outcome measures
Ask if having suicidal thoughts
Provide suicide prevention hotline information
Recommend professional treatment
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Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Placebo Group
Group I: InterventionExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
VA S.A.V.E. Training
Group II: ControlPlacebo Group1 Intervention
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Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
VA S.A.V.E.
2021
N/A
~290

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Who is running the clinical trial?

VA Office of Research and DevelopmentLead Sponsor
1,628 Previous Clinical Trials
3,325,269 Total Patients Enrolled
9 Trials studying Suicide Prevention
1,726 Patients Enrolled for Suicide Prevention
Alan R. Teo, MD MSPrincipal InvestigatorVA Portland Health Care System, Portland, OR
3 Previous Clinical Trials
35,717 Total Patients Enrolled
1 Trials studying Suicide Prevention
281 Patients Enrolled for Suicide Prevention
~473 spots leftby Mar 2028
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