Recruiting NA Suicide Attempt

New treatment option for Suicide Attempt

Official title A One-Arm Open Trial of a Smartphone Delivered Treatment for Suicidal Thoughts and Behavior

ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06967545

What this study is testing

What it's testing
This study aims to evaluate the acceptability, safety, and preliminary efficacy of a smartphone-delivered intervention called Therapeutic Evaluative Conditioning for Suicide (TEC-S) in reducing suicidal thoughts and behaviors (STB) among adults with recent and frequent suicide ideation.

A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.

Who can take part

Ages 18 and older

You may be able to join if

  • Adults ages 18+
  • Relatively frequent and recent (≥5 days within the past-month) active suicidal thoughts as assessed via SITBI-R.
  • Willing and able to provide at least one emergency contact (name, phone number, relation).
  • Owns an Android or iOS smartphone.
  • Possesses at least occasional access to Wi-Fi-enabled internet for data down/uploads.

You likely can't join if

  • Recent (past 3-month) hypo/manic symptoms or homicidal ideation or lifetime psychosis spectrum diagnosis as assessed via MINI 7.0.2.
  • Recent acute suicide risk operationalized as affirmative responses to BOTH below items during structured clinical interview AND evaluation by the PI...
  • At any time in past week: ≥ 8/10 current intent to act on suicidal thoughts (0 ["not at all"] to 10 ["extremely strong"]); AND
  • At any time in past week: thought of a specific suicide plan (i.e, known method/means and/or location) with access to lethal means
  • Impaired vision (e.g., legal blindness), technological illiteracy, or intellectual disability that might impair ability to provide valid data and/or...
See the full eligibility criteria
Who can join
  • Adults ages 18+
  • Relatively frequent and recent (≥5 days within the past-month) active suicidal thoughts as assessed via SITBI-R.
  • Willing and able to provide at least one emergency contact (name, phone number, relation).
  • Owns an Android or iOS smartphone.
  • Possesses at least occasional access to Wi-Fi-enabled internet for data down/uploads.
  • Fluent in English and willing to provide informed consent.
  • Living in the Boston metropolitan area (i.e., \~50 mile radius around Boston, MA)
What rules you out
  • Recent (past 3-month) hypo/manic symptoms or homicidal ideation or lifetime psychosis spectrum diagnosis as assessed via MINI 7.0.2.
  • Recent acute suicide risk operationalized as affirmative responses to BOTH below items during structured clinical interview AND evaluation by the PI in consultation with Mentors/Advisor Drs. Wilhelm, Kleiman, and/or...
  • At any time in past week: ≥ 8/10 current intent to act on suicidal thoughts (0 ["not at all"] to 10 ["extremely strong"]); AND
  • At any time in past week: thought of a specific suicide plan (i.e, known method/means and/or location) with access to lethal means
  • Impaired vision (e.g., legal blindness), technological illiteracy, or intellectual disability that might impair ability to provide valid data and/or informed consent.

The study team makes the final eligibility decision.

Where it's taking place

  • Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Questions & answers

Do participants get paid in this trial?

This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.

Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?

Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.

How long does this study last?

The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.

Who can join this trial?

This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.

Where is this trial taking place?

Study sites include Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.

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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.