An app to help adolescents create and use suicide safety plans
BRITE 2.0: A just-in-time adaptive intervention for suicide safety planning in adolescents
This study is testing a new version of the BRITE app to help teens who might hurt themselves by making it easier for them to follow their safety plans and find support when they need it.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 2 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Ksana Health, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Eugene, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11212130 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing an enhanced version of the BRITE smartphone app aimed at improving suicide safety planning for adolescents at risk of self-harm. The app will utilize digital tools to encourage young users to engage with their safety plans and coping strategies more effectively. By incorporating features that promote self-monitoring of emotional distress and provide immediate access to safety resources, the app seeks to address barriers that prevent adolescents from using these critical interventions. The project will leverage recent advancements in mobile technology to enhance user engagement and support mental health.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adolescents who are at risk for suicide and are seeking effective tools to manage their emotional distress.
Not a fit: Patients who are not adolescents or those who do not have access to smartphones may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the ability of adolescents to manage their mental health and reduce the risk of suicide.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in using digital tools for mental health interventions, indicating that this approach could be effective.
Where this research is happening
Eugene, United States
- Ksana Health, INC. — Eugene, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Allen, Nicholas B — Ksana Health, INC.
- Study coordinator: Allen, Nicholas B
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.