Plain-English translation of NCT05537376 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This study is testing a new approach to suicide prevention for veterans who have serious mental illnesses like schizophrenia or bipolar disorder. Instead of traditional clinical care alone, the program pairs veterans with trained peer specialists—people who have lived experience with mental illness and recovery. Together, they work on personalized recovery goals and safety planning to help veterans move forward after a suicidal crisis.
Many veterans struggle with thoughts of suicide when they have serious mental illness, and current prevention approaches often focus only on immediate safety. This program addresses a bigger gap: helping veterans rebuild their lives, reconnect socially, and find meaning in recovery—which can reduce suicide risk over time.
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If you join this study, you'll meet weekly with a trained peer specialist for about 50 minutes per session. Together, you'll work through recovery-focused modules tailored to your experiences and goals, learn strategies to strengthen your safety plan, and work on personal and social recovery. You'll complete assessments at the start, during treatment, at the end, and 3 months later to see how you're doing.
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