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Veterans helping veterans: Peer-Led program aims to prevent suicide in those with serious mental illness

NCT ID NCT05537376

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 10, 2026 · Last updated Jul 10, 2026

Summary

This study tests a program called SUPPORT, where trained peer specialists (fellow veterans) help veterans with serious mental illness (like schizophrenia or bipolar disorder) who are at high risk for suicide. Together, they create a personalized recovery plan that includes coping tools and safety strategies. The goal is to see if this approach is feasible and acceptable to veterans, and whether it can reduce suicidal thoughts and improve daily functioning.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
SUicide Prevention by Peers Offering Recovery Tactics (SUPPORT) program
What this could lead to
If effective, this peer-led program could offer a new way to reduce suicide risk and improve quality of life for veterans with serious mental illness.
What could go wrong
This is a small pilot study focused on feasibility and acceptability, so it may not prove the program works. Results may not apply to all veterans.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

bipolar disorder psychotic disorder Psychotic Disorders Suicidal Ideation Suicide, Attempted

As listed by the trial registrant

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

BIPOLAR DISORDERS PSYCHOTIC DISORDERS SUICIDAL IDEATION SUICIDE, ATTEMPTED

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • VA San Diego Healthcare System, San Diego, CA

    RECRUITING

    San Diego, California, 92161-0002, United States

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