Support for Suicide Intervention Officers in the Army National Guard
Army-Suicide Prevention Research on Implementation in the National Guard (Army-SPRING)
This study is testing whether extra training or a supportive community helps Suicide Intervention Officers in the Army National Guard better prevent suicide among soldiers.
Quick facts
| Phase | Phase 1 |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 57 (estimated) |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Pennsylvania Academic / other |
| Locations | 3 sites (Hartford, Connecticut and 2 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT06547008 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to enhance the support provided to Suicide Intervention Officers (SIOs) in the Connecticut Army National Guard, who play a crucial role in preventing suicide among soldiers. Over six months, feedback will be collected from soldiers, their families, and leadership to identify effective strategies for reducing suicide risk. The study will compare two approaches: one group of SIOs will receive additional training, while the other will join a supportive community focused on suicide prevention. The effectiveness of these strategies will be evaluated by measuring rates of suicide ideation and attempts among soldiers under the care of SIOs in both groups.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are Suicide Intervention Officers and Chaplains serving in the Connecticut Army National Guard.
Not a fit: Patients who are not serving as SIOs or Chaplains in the Connecticut Army National Guard may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved support for Suicide Intervention Officers, ultimately reducing suicide risk among military personnel.
How similar studies have performed: While the approach of supporting intervention officers is relatively novel, similar studies focusing on mental health support in military settings have shown promising results.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Serving as an SIO or chaplain/religious affairs specialist for a unit of the CTARNG * Willing to provide informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * None
Where this trial is running
Hartford, Connecticut and 2 other locations
- Connecticut Army National Guard — Hartford, Connecticut, United States (Not_yet_recruiting)
- Yale University — New Haven, Connecticut, United States (Active_not_recruiting)
- Center for the Treatment and Study of Anxiety, University of Pennsylvania — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Lily Brown, PhD — University of Pennsylvania
- Study coordinator: Lily A Brown, PhD
- Email: lilybr@pennmedicine.upenn.edu
- Phone: 215-746-3346
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.