Digital therapy to prevent suicidal behaviors in servicemembers
Examining the Efficacy of a Digital Therapeutic to Prevent Suicidal Behaviors
This study is testing a smartphone program that offers quick therapy to help servicemembers who are having thoughts of suicide feel better and stay safe.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 400 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Memphis Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Colorado Springs, Colorado) |
| Trial ID | NCT06318962 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This project aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a digital therapeutic called Aviva, which delivers Brief Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (BCBT) via smartphones to servicemembers experiencing recent suicidal ideation or attempts. The intervention seeks to address the challenges of providing scalable, evidence-based treatments for suicidality in primary care settings. By enhancing access to BCBT and understanding effective intervention strategies, the study hopes to improve mental health outcomes for participants. The trial will assess the safety, feasibility, and potential efficacy of this digital platform.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include servicemembers aged 18 and older who have experienced suicidal thoughts in the past week or a suicide attempt in the last 30 days.
Not a fit: Patients who are actively psychotic, manic, or unable to use a smartphone will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly improve access to effective mental health interventions for servicemembers at risk of suicide.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promise in using digital therapeutics for mental health, but this specific approach is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * at least 18 years old * suicidal ideation within the past week and/or a suicide attempt within the past 30 days * ability to complete the informed consent process * ownership of either an Apple iPhone iOS 11 or higher or an Android smartphone OS 8.1 or higher Exclusion Criteria: * an inability to complete informed consent procedures (e.g., acute intoxication, altered consciousness) * experiencing active psychosis or mania requiring hospitalization; (3) and inability to use a smartphone.
Where this trial is running
Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Fort Carson — Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Michael Rudd, Ph.D.
- Email: mdrudd@memphis.edu
- Phone: 901-456-0580
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.