Crisis response planning for military personnel at risk of suicide
Moderators of the Effectiveness of Crisis Response Planning (CRP) for Military Personnel
This study tests if a special crisis response plan can help active duty military members who have suicidal thoughts feel better compared to standard treatment.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 700 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | United States Naval Medical Center, San Diego Federal |
| Locations | 1 site (San Diego, California) |
| Trial ID | NCT05795764 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study is a randomized trial that compares the outcomes of active duty service members who visit the emergency department with suicidal thoughts or behaviors. Participants will receive either crisis response planning from specially trained providers or standard treatment. The goal is to determine if the crisis response planning approach leads to better outcomes in managing suicidal ideation and behavior among military personnel.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are active duty service members over 18 years old who present to the emergency department with suicidal ideation or behaviors.
Not a fit: Patients who are unable to provide informed consent due to impaired mental status will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly reduce suicide risk and improve mental health outcomes for military personnel.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promising results with crisis intervention strategies, suggesting potential effectiveness for this approach.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Active duty service members * \>18 years old * Present to the emergency department at NMCSD with a primary concern related to suicidal ideation, plan, intention, or attempt, or are assessed as being at elevated risk of suicidal behavior * Able to understand and speak English * Able to provide consent Exclusion Criteria: * Unable to provide informed consent due to impaired mental status (e.g., acute intoxication, psychosis, mania, altered consciousness)
Where this trial is running
San Diego, California
- Naval Medical Center San Diego — San Diego, California, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Kristen H Walter, PhD — Naval Health Research Center
- Study coordinator: Kristen H Walter, PhD
- Email: kristen.h.walter.civ@health.mil
- Phone: 619-540-4108
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.