Database for suicide prevention research in high-risk populations
Official title: VISN 19 MIRECC Research Database
Run by VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System · NCT01334476 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is creating a database to gather health information from people with a history of brain injuries or PTSD to help find better ways to prevent suicide.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 5000 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System Federal |
| Locations | 2 sites (Denver, Colorado and 1 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | June 2010 |
| Main results expected | March 2026 |
| Study ends | March 2026 |
| Registry record updated | April 18, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT01334476 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are patients aged 18 and older who are receiving care at the Denver VA Medical Center and have previously participated in studies at the VISN 19 MIRECC.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who are not receiving care at the Denver VA Medical Center or who have never participated in a study at the VISN 19 MIRECC will not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
The VISN 19 MIRECC Research Database aims to create a comprehensive data repository that collects demographic and health-related information from participants who have previously engaged in studies at the VISN 19 MIRECC. This observational study focuses on individuals with a history of traumatic brain injury, post-traumatic stress disorder, and other risk factors for suicide. The collected data will facilitate the recruitment of participants for ongoing and future research projects aimed at suicide prevention. By establishing this database, the VISN 19 MIRECC seeks to enhance research strategies and ensure that sufficient populations are available for future studies.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this initiative could significantly improve the understanding and prevention of suicide in high-risk populations.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies focusing on suicide prevention in high-risk populations have shown promise, indicating that this approach is grounded in previous successful research.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Being a Patient at the Denver VA Medical Center * 18 years or Older * Participated in another study at the VISN 19 MIRECC Exclusion Criteria: * Not a Patient at the Denver VA Medical Center * Younger than 18 years * Never Participated on a Study Within the VISN 19 MIRECC
Where it's running
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VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System
Denver, Colorado, United States Recruiting -
VHAECH Denver VA Medical Center
Denver, Colorado, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Lisa Brenner, PhD — VA Echcs
- Study coordinator: Lisa Brenner, PhD
- Email: Lisa.Brenner@va.gov
- Phone: (303) 399-8020
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.