Digital mindfulness program to support adults with recent suicidal thoughts
An Initial Feasibility and Acceptability Study of the Healthy Minds Program: A Digital Mindfulness-Based Intervention for Individuals Experiencing Suicidal Thoughts
This project will try the free Healthy Minds mindfulness smartphone app to see if it helps adults who have had active suicidal thoughts in the past month.
Quick facts
| Phase | Phase 1 |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 50 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Wisconsin, Madison Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Madison, Wisconsin) |
| Trial ID | NCT07440004 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This phase 1, single-arm study enrolls adults 18–65 who report active suicidal ideation in the past month to use the Healthy Minds Program (HMP) app for four weeks. Participants complete a baseline 1.5-hour video visit including questionnaires, a structured interview about suicidal thoughts and behaviors, and creation of an individualized safety plan. During the 4-week period participants use short lessons and guided practices in the app and complete brief weekly surveys. A post-intervention ~1-hour video visit repeats key measures and asks about usability, helpfulness, safety, and early signs of benefit.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Adults aged 18–65 who have had active suicidal thoughts within the past month, speak English, own a smartphone with internet access, can verify their identity, and can give informed consent.
Not a fit: People who are not fluent in English, lack smartphone or internet access, cannot verify their identity, or who require immediate intensive psychiatric care may not receive benefit from this intervention.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, HMP could provide a low-cost, widely available self-guided mindfulness tool to help people improve coping and reduce suicidal thinking.
How similar studies have performed: Digital mindfulness and well-being apps have shown promise for reducing depression and stress in prior studies, but rigorous evidence specifically for reducing suicidal thoughts is limited.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * age 18 or older * past month history of active suicidal ideation * English speaking * primary owner of smartphone * has regular access to the internet * able to validate their identity with a valid form of legal ID (via driver's license, student ID, state-issued ID, etc.) * able to understand the nature of the study, provide informed consent, and complete study procedures Exclusion Criteria: * unable to understand the study procedures * not fluent in English * being unable to verify their identity
Where this trial is running
Madison, Wisconsin
- University of Wisconsin - Madison — Madison, Wisconsin, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Brooke A Ammerman, PhD
- Email: baammerman@wisc.edu
- Phone: 7015522948
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.