Plain-English translation of NCT06596044 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 trial is testing the VA Brief Intervention and Contact Program (VA BIC), a suicide prevention program designed specifically for Veterans. The program provides regular phone calls and supportive contact from VA staff after a Veteran leaves an emergency psychiatric hospital. The study wants to see if this extra support helps reduce suicidal thoughts, strengthen connections to mental health care, and keep Veterans safer during this vulnerable time after crisis care.
Many Veterans receive emergency psychiatric treatment at hospitals outside the VA system, and there is currently little support to help them during the risky period right after they go home. This trial exists to test whether regular phone calls and outreach from trained VA staff can fill that gap and help prevent suicide in this high-risk group.
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Half of the 120 Veterans in this study will receive the new suicide prevention program (phone calls and supportive contact from VA staff) plus their regular mental health care, while the other half will receive standard care alone. Over time, researchers will check in with all participants to measure suicidal thoughts, how connected they feel to mental health support, and their overall safety. The study will track these outcomes to see if the extra phone support and outreach makes a real difference.
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