Can a weekend retreat help prevent suicide in women veterans?

NCT ID NCT07738445

Not yet recruiting Prevention Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 31, 2026 · Last updated Jul 31, 2026

Summary

This pilot study tests a 3-day retreat program called GRIT, designed for women veterans who have experienced violence. The goal is to see if the retreat is acceptable and feasible, and whether it can improve social functioning as a way to reduce suicide risk. Participants are randomly assigned to either the in-person retreat or a self-guided version of the program. The study will compare outcomes like satisfaction, loneliness, and social functioning between the two groups.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: GRIT, a 3-day in-person group retreat program
What this could lead to: If successful, this retreat-based program could offer a new way to reduce suicide risk by improving social connections among women veterans who have experienced violence.
What could go wrong: This is a small pilot study, so results may not apply broadly. The program's benefits are uncertain, and participation requires a significant time commitment.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Suicide Prevention

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

SUICIDE PREVENTION

Contacts and locations

Locations

Providence VA Medical Center, Providence, RI

Providence, Rhode Island, 02908-4734, United States
VA Connecticut Healthcare System West Haven Campus, West Haven, CT

West Haven, Connecticut, 06516-2770, United States
VA Connecticut Healthcare System West Haven Campus, West Haven, CT

West Haven, Connecticut, 06516-2770, United States

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