Randomized Controlled Effectiveness Trial of VA S.A.V.E.
Randomized Controlled Effectiveness Trial of VA S.A.V.E. Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Training for Veterans' Close Supports
VA Office of Research and Development
710 participants
Nov 21, 2024
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
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.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria2
- Family member, caregiver, or friend of a Veteran
- Social contact with a Veteran at least once a week
Exclusion Criteria4
- 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
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Interventions
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.
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)
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NCT06470867