Using mobile health technology to assess cognitive and emotional factors in Veterans at risk of suicide
Official title: Application of a mobile health platform for assessing cognition and psychiatric symptoms in Veterans
Funded at VA San Diego Healthcare System · NIH-11070375 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how using smartphones can help us understand the thinking and feelings of Veterans who are having thoughts of suicide, by tracking their mental performance and emotions over two weeks.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | VA San Diego Healthcare System NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Diego, United States) |
| Project start | April 1, 2023 |
| Project end | March 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| NIH project number | 5I01CX002485-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11070375 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are Veterans who are currently experiencing suicidal ideation.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have suicidal thoughts or cognitive impairments may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how mobile health technology can be used to assess cognitive performance and emotional states in Veterans who are experiencing suicidal thoughts. By utilizing smartphones, the study aims to measure fluctuations in cognitive control and social cognition in real-time, providing insights into the risk factors associated with suicide. Veterans with current suicidal ideation will participate in a two-week assessment involving mobile cognitive tests and ecological momentary assessments to better understand the relationship between cognitive performance and suicide risk.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved methods for predicting and preventing suicide in Veterans by identifying critical cognitive and emotional factors.
How similar studies have gone: Other research has shown promise in using mobile health technology for mental health assessments, indicating potential success for this approach.
Where this research is happening
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VA San Diego Healthcare System
San Diego, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Bomyea, Jessica — VA San Diego Healthcare System
- Study coordinator: Bomyea, Jessica
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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.