Retreat-Based Program for Violence-Exposed Women Veterans (NCT07738445)
A Pilot Study to Examine Acceptability and Feasibility of Growth, Resilience, Insight, and Togetherness (GRIT), a Retreat-Based Program for Violence-Exposed Women Veterans
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
Given their elevated risk for suicide and barriers to engaging in VHA healthcare, violence-exposed women Veterans represent a specialized population for which expansions to current VHA programming are needed. This pilot study is to assess the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary efficacy of the Growth, Resilience, Insight, and Togetherness (GRIT), a therapeutic retreat program developed with and for Veteran women, to improve social functioning as a potential upstream suicide prevention strategy in comparison to a self-guided program. If found acceptable and feasible, data gathered will inform subsequent program development and identify avenues for further research on use of retreats grounded in Whole Health principles for additional subpopulations of women Veterans and/or other high-risk populations that may benefit.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: VA Connecticut Healthcare System West Haven Campus, West Haven, CT — West Haven, Connecticut
Age range: 18 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- GRIT (BEHAVIORAL)
- GRI (BEHAVIORAL)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (3 Sites)
- VA Connecticut Healthcare System West Haven Campus, West Haven, CT — West Haven, Connecticut
- VA Connecticut Healthcare System West Haven Campus, West Haven, CT — West Haven, Connecticut
- Providence VA Medical Center, Providence, RI — Providence, Rhode Island
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (401) 273-7100
Email: Jennifer.Primack@va.gov
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.