N/A
Completed N=281
Increasing Help-Seeking Behavior Among Transitioning Veterans at Risk for Suicide With Online Gatekeeper Training
Suicide Prevention
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT04565951 ↗
Enrolled (actual)
281
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Mar 2024
Primary outcomePrimary: Recruitment — 281; 997 Participants
Summary
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of a gatekeeper training called VA S.A.V.E. which was developed through a partnership between the VA and the PsychArmor Training Institute. Gatekeeper training teaches "gatekeepers" skills in how to identify a person with suicide risk, inquire about suicidal thoughts, and help make a connection to professional treatment. VA S.A.V.E. is a brief, novel online gatekeeper training that was created and designed specifically for Veterans and their family and friends. In this study, the investigators will recruit Veterans who have recently transitioned out of the military, as well as their family and friends. Participants in the study will be asked to complete a survey, watch the VA S.A.V.E. training, and complete several follow-up surveys over six months. A small subset of participants will also be invited to participate in an interview.
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Recruitment |
281; 997 | — |
| PRIMARY Survey Completion Rates |
71; 79; 68; 82; 63; 80 | — |
| SECONDARY Training Completion |
66.1; 76.6 | — |
| SECONDARY Satisfaction With the Intervention Video |
26.6 | — |
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- A veteran who has served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces within the prior 12 months, OR a person who feels "close to" a veteran; AND
- Social contact with a veteran at least weekly
Exclusion Criteria
- Lack a U.S. phone number, email, or computer access; OR
- Not fluent in English; OR
- Have previously taken or intend to take VA S.A.V.E. training; OR
- Duplicate study entry or misrepresentation of veteran status.
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT04565951). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication. Informational only — not medical advice.