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NCT Number: NCT01748968

Veterans Living With HIV/AIDS: A Pilot Study Examining Risk Factors Associated With Self-Directed Violence

The purpose of this project is to gather pilot data related to risk factors associated with suicide in Veterans with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)/ Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) and to develop an educational and interventional tool and instructional guide that can be utilized by local and national providers to increase understanding regarding suicide risk assessment. There are no hypotheses associated with this qualitative pilot study.

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Key information

Conditions

Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection(HIV)/Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) Self-directed Violence

Age range

18 year–90 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Denver VA

Denver, Colorado, 80220, United States

About this study

To achieve these goals, a semi-structured interview will be conducted to gather this qualitative information. Specifically, this study aims to gather the following information from Veterans with HIV/AIDS: a) information regarding disease acquisition; b) psychosocial stressors; c) social supports; d) protective factors; and e) previous suicidal ideation and behaviors. Further, additional exploratory questions will be asked regarding proposed modifications to the Suicide Risk Assessment Guide Pocket Card, an existing VA tool, so that it can be modified for use by local and national HIV/AIDS providers.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Between ages 18 to 90
  • Have a diagnosis of HIV/AIDS
  • Currently receiving HIV/AIDS treatment
  • Currently receiving or eligible to receive physical and/or mental health care through the VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System

Exclusion criteria

  • Psychosis at time of interview as determined by observation and/or interview.
  • Intoxication via alcohol or other illicit drugs at time of assessment as determined by observation and/or interview.

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

  1. Semi-Structured Interview

    Time frame: Interview conducted one time per participant (completion time: approximately 1 hour)

    Semi-structured interview will be utilized to gather the following information from Veterans with HIV/AIDS: a) information regarding disease acquisition; b) psychosocial stressors; c) social supports; d) protective factors; and e) previous suicidal ideation and behaviors. Further, additional exploratory questions will be asked regarding proposed modifications to the Suicide Risk Assessment Guide Pocket Card, an existing VA tool, so that it can be modified for use by local and national HIV/AIDS providers.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System

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Collaborators

  • Public Health Grant Program, Veterans Health Administration Office of Public Health

Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2012
Primary completion
2015
Study completion
2015
First posted
Dec 13, 2012
Registry last updated
Dec 14, 2015

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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