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Suicide Prevention After Community Care Discharge

RecruitingNAAges 18 Years - anyAllVA Office of Research and Development
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

The study is of high importance to Veterans' health because it will study a suicide prevention intervention in a Veteran population that is at high risk of suicide but has not been a specific focus of the Veteran Affairs' (VA's) suicide prevention efforts. Specifically, a growing number of Veterans are now receiving acute mental health treatment in VA-purchased settings (commonly referred to as Community Care). While these Veterans are at high risk of suicide after discharge, very little is known about how to prevent suicide in these Veterans. This study will directly address this problem by looking at whether a promising suicide prevention strategy called the VA Brief Intervention and Contact Program (VA BIC) can decrease the risk of suicide in Veterans after they are discharged from a non-VA mental health treatment setting. The proposed research is highly pertinent to the VA's top clin

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๐Ÿ“‹ Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Veteran who is eligible to receive VA services * Able to speak English * Received acute psychiatric treatment in a non-VA setting affiliated with VA in Northern New England * Endorse recent suicidal ideation (score 2+ on Beck Scale for Suicidal Ideation) Exclusion Criteria: * Unable to provide informed consent * Currently receiving assertive community treatment * Potentially vulnerable populations including prisoners, institutionalized patients, or patients currently admitted on involuntary commitment status * Study physician deems the patient is not clinically appropriate because of clinical status such as presence of active psychosis or dementia
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What it tests

  • VA BIC
  • Standard Care
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Where

1 site
White River Junction VA Medical Center, White River Junction, VT
White River Junction, United States
๐Ÿค Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible โ€” always decide together with your own doctor.
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