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New program aims to curb suicide in rural veterans

NCT ID NCT06139887

Symptom relief Sponsor: White River Junction Veterans Affairs Medical Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This pilot study tested a suicide prevention program called BESST for rural veterans who recently received community mental health care. Twenty veterans were randomly assigned to either the BESST program plus standard care or standard care alone. The program included a one-hour educational session and seven follow-up check-ins over three months. Researchers measured changes in suicidal thoughts and hopelessness to see if the program helps.

What this could mean

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Active substance
BESST (Building VA Engagement, Self-efficacy, and Social Support To Prevent Suicide) - a behavioral suicide prevention program
What this could lead to
If it works, this could provide a practical way to reduce suicidal thoughts in rural veterans after community mental health care.
What could go wrong
This was a very small pilot study with only 20 participants, so results may not apply to all veterans. The program requires multiple sessions, which may be hard for some to complete.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

20 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Oct 2023

Finished

Apr 2025

Lead sponsor

A government agency

The lead sponsor is a US federal agency other than the NIH.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * The patient was recently discharged from a VA community care mental health treatment setting * The patient is at risk for self-harm * Be a patient connected to the White River Junction VA Medical Center (VAMC), the Togus VA Medical Center (VAMC), or the Manchester VA Medical Center (VAMC); * Be a Veteran; * Be 18 years or older; * Be able to speak English; Exclusion Criteria: * Unable to provide informed consent; * The investigators do not plan to enroll any potentially vulnerable populations including prisoners, institutionalized patients, or involuntarily committed patients; * Study physician deems the patient not clinically appropriate

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Conditions

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Suicidal Ideation Suicide Prevention Suicide, Attempted

As listed by the trial registrant

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Suicide prevention

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • White River Junction VA Medical Center

    White River Junction, Vermont, 05009, United States

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