Could a 3-Minute video save a Veteran's life?
NCT ID NCT07756697
First seen Aug 11, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This study tests whether a series of short videos, called 'Worried About a Veteran,' can encourage family members and friends to talk to veterans about storing firearms safely. The videos teach warning signs of a suicidal crisis and how to have a supportive conversation about securing guns. Researchers will compare this approach to watching unrelated VA news videos, measuring whether participants actually discuss safe storage with the veteran in their life.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Behavioral intervention: a series of short video vignettes ('Worried About a Veteran') designed to teach family and friends how to discuss safe firearm storage with veterans.
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this approach could empower families to have life-saving conversations, potentially reducing veteran suicide risk.
- What could go wrong
- The trial relies on self-reported discussions and may not reflect real-world behavior change. The videos' impact could be limited without broader support.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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VA Portland Health Care System, Portland, OR
Portland, Oregon, 97207-2964, United States
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