Support for Suicide Intervention Officers in the Army National Guard
Official title: Army-Suicide Prevention Research on Implementation in the National Guard (Army-SPRING)
Run by University of Pennsylvania · NCT06547008 · Data updated 2026-11-12
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 |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 57 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University of Pennsylvania Academic / other |
| Locations | 3 sites (Hartford, Connecticut and 2 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | March 19, 2025 |
| Main results expected | September 2027 |
| Study ends | August 2028 |
| Registry record updated | October 19, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06547008 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are Suicide Intervention Officers and Chaplains serving in the Connecticut Army National Guard.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who are not serving as SIOs or Chaplains in the Connecticut Army National Guard may 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
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.
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 gone: While the approach of supporting intervention officers is relatively novel, similar studies focusing on mental health support in military settings have shown promising results.
Who can join: the full rules
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 it's running
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Center for the Treatment and Study of Anxiety, University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Recruiting -
Connecticut Army National Guard
Hartford, Connecticut, United States Not yet recruiting -
Yale University
New Haven, Connecticut, United States Active not 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
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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.