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Air force launches massive study to see if wingman training can prevent suicides

NCT ID NCT05973942

Prevention Sponsor: University of Rochester Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at whether a training program called Wingman-Connect can reduce suicide attempts among junior Airmen. About 17,400 Airmen at 8 US Air Force bases will receive the training, which focuses on building strong relationships, finding purpose, seeking help, and managing emotions. Researchers will track suicide attempt rates using Air Force medical records to see if the program makes a difference.

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Active substance
Wingman-Connect behavioral training program
What this could lead to
If successful, this program could become a standard way to prevent suicide across the entire US Air Force and possibly other military branches.
What could go wrong
This is an observational rollout, not a tightly controlled experiment. Results may vary by base, and the study relies on administrative data that might not capture all attempts.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 17,400 people

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Started

Aug 2024

Expected to finish

Aug 2027

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Data from bases in the Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC) \& Air Mobility Command (AMC) MajComs. * 96 implementers (4-5 per base over at each data point, and 8-12 respondents per site across the study period) Exclusion Criteria: * none

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Conditions

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Suicide Prevention

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Suicide prevention

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Locations

  • University of Rochester

    Rochester, New York, 14642, United States

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