Can a buddy system save Veterans' lives? new trial aims to prevent suicide after service
NCT ID NCT07356492
First seen Feb 01, 2026 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 19 times
Summary
This study tests whether connecting high-risk veterans leaving the military with trained peer sponsors and mental health services can ease their return to civilian life and reduce suicide risk. About 2,700 veterans from four Army bases will be randomly assigned to usual transition, peer sponsorship alone, or peer sponsorship plus stepped VA care. The goal is to see if extra support during the first year after service improves reintegration, mental health, and connection to care.
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What this could mean
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Active substance
peer sponsorship and community support (Onward Ops) plus VA stepped care services
What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide a proven model to reduce suicide risk and improve mental health for veterans transitioning to civilian life.
What could go wrong
This is a large but early-stage implementation study; results depend on real-world uptake and may not generalize to all veterans or installations.
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