Using a mobile app to help Veterans with suicidal thoughts
Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial of the Mobile Intervention for Suicidal Thoughts
This study is testing a helpful mobile app for Veterans who are having thoughts of suicide, to see if it can change negative feelings and beliefs while they also get regular treatment.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Durham VA Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Durham, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11052365 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the use of a mobile health intervention designed to help Veterans who are experiencing suicidal thoughts. The Mobile Intervention for Suicidal Thoughts (MIST) aims to modify harmful beliefs associated with suicide, such as feelings of hopelessness and burdensomeness. In a pilot trial, 50 Veterans will be randomly assigned to receive either the MIST intervention alongside standard treatment or standard treatment alone. The study will assess how acceptable and feasible this mobile intervention is for Veterans.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are Veterans experiencing suicidal ideation.
Not a fit: Patients who are not Veterans or those without suicidal thoughts may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide an innovative and accessible tool for reducing suicidal thoughts among Veterans.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in using mobile health interventions for mental health support, indicating potential success for this approach.
Where this research is happening
Durham, United States
- Durham VA Medical Center — Durham, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Dillon, Kirsten Hawkins — Durham VA Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Dillon, Kirsten Hawkins
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.