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An Exploration of the Relationship Between Chronic Pain and Suicide Attempt Among Veterans
NCT01502436 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
The purpose of this study is to explore the relationship between attempted and/or completed suicide and reported experience of chronic pain among an adult veteran population. Specific aims include a) examining the experience of chronic pain between patients who have either attempted and/or completed suicide, non-suicide attempt mental health patients, and non-mental health chronic pain patients and b) determining possible differences in reported experiences of chronic pain based on mental and physical diagnoses, age, gender, ethnicity, occupation, and patient's recorded perceptions of depression and/or quality of life. As articulated in the Amendment approved on June 13, 2008, additional areas of interest include histories of neurological disease (e.g. traumatic brain injury) and/or mental health diagnoses. History of both neurologic disease and mental health diagnoses will also be identified by chart review (per approval obtained June 13, 2008). As such this study will also compare differences (e.g., mental health, neurological disease) between veterans who have history of a suicide attempt, completion, or a lifetime history of suicidality and matched control veterans without a history of suicide attempts, completions, or lifetime history of suicide. The relationship between suicidal behavior, attempted/completed suicide, and reported Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) symptoms among an adult veteran population is also of interest. Additionally, this data set will be used to complete a validation study regarding the Self-Directed Violence Classification System (SDVCS). Specifically, relevant information in subject chart notes regarding self-directed violence (SDV) will be used to categorize thoughts and behaviors according to the SDVCS.
Conditions Studied
Study Locations (1)
Colorado
- Eastern Colorado Healthcare System — Denver
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 230 participants |
| Start Date | 2008-06 |
| Est. Completion | 2014-11 |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT01502436
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT01502436 describes a study currently listed as completed. It is categorized as an unspecified phase, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 230 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System, which has 39 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 3 conditions, with Traumatic Brain Injury appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 0 interventions. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT01502436 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area — top geographies include Colorado. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT01502436 about?
NCT01502436 is a clinical study titled "An Exploration of the Relationship Between Chronic Pain and Suicide Attempt Among Veterans". The purpose of this study is to explore the relationship between attempted and/or completed suicide and reported experience of chronic pain among an adult veteran population. Specific aims include a) examining the experience of chronic pain between patients who have either attempted and/or completed...
What is the current status of trial NCT01502436?
This trial is currently completed. The enrollment target is 230 participants. The study started on 2008-06. Estimated completion is 2014-11.
What conditions does trial NCT01502436 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Traumatic Brain Injury, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Suicide Attempt. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT01502436?
This trial is sponsored by VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System, which has 39 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT01502436 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Colorado. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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