New study aims to curb veteran suicides after community mental health stays

NCT ID NCT06596044

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

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests a suicide prevention program called VA BIC for Veterans who recently received mental health care outside the VA system. The program includes a one-hour education session and follow-up support. Researchers will measure whether it reduces suicidal thoughts in 120 Veterans at high risk.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: VA Brief Intervention and Contact (VA BIC) program
What this could lead to: If successful, this could provide an effective way to reduce suicide risk in Veterans receiving mental health care outside the VA system.
What could go wrong: This is a relatively small, early-stage study with 120 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The intervention is behavioral, and its impact on actual suicide rates is not directly measured.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Self-Injurious Behavior Suicidal Ideation Suicide Suicide Prevention Suicide, Attempted

As listed by the trial registrant

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

SUICIDE PREVENTION

Contacts and locations

Locations

White River Junction VA Medical Center, White River Junction, VT
RECRUITING

White River Junction, Vermont, 05001-3833, United States

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