Web-based intervention to prevent suicide in veterans
Effects of a Targeted Web-Based Suicide Prevention Intervention on Suicidal Ideation and Self-Directed Violence: A Randomized Controlled Trial in Veterans
This study is testing an easy-to-use online program that helps veterans manage their feelings and thoughts about suicide, aiming to improve their mental health and prevent them from acting on those thoughts.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New Orleans, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10854780 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates a targeted web-based intervention aimed at reducing suicidal thoughts and self-directed violence among veterans. It employs a skills-based approach to help veterans manage psychological distress and improve their mental health. The intervention is designed to be easily accessible, allowing veterans to participate in a single session online, which can be integrated into various mental health settings. By focusing on reducing psychological inflexibility, the study aims to prevent the escalation of suicidal ideation into more severe actions.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are veterans experiencing suicidal thoughts or self-directed violence.
Not a fit: Patients who are not veterans or those who do not experience suicidal ideation may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide veterans with an effective and accessible tool for preventing suicide and improving mental health.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in using web-based interventions for mental health, but this specific combination of approaches is novel.
Where this research is happening
New Orleans, United States
- Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care — New Orleans, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Boffa, Joseph William — Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care
- Study coordinator: Boffa, Joseph William
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.