Exploring emotion regulation strategies for suicidal servicemembers

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study evaluates the effectiveness of Crisis Response Planning, a one-session intervention aimed at enhancing emotion regulation among servicemembers experiencing suicidal ideation. It seeks to identify personalized strategies that can reduce suicidal thoughts and behaviors by promoting positive emotional responses and social support. The study will utilize ecological momentary assessment to gather real-time data on the use of these strategies and their impact on suicidal ideation over time. By understanding which strategies are most effective in specific situations, the research aims to improve suicide prevention efforts within the military population.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Currently serving in any Branch or Component of the U.S. military
* \>18 years old;
* Score ≥ 5 on the Scale for Suicidal Ideation and/or endorse a suicide attempt, aborted attempt, or interrupted attempt within the past month on the Self-Injurious Thoughts and Behaviors Interview-Revised (SITBI-R)
* Ability and willingness to complete research-related activities remotely
* Regular access to an Android or Apple smartphone that is compatible with the ecological momentary assessment application

Exclusion Criteria:

* Engagement in mental health treatment within the past year (including taking psychotropic medications)
* A psychiatric or medical condition that preventing providing informed consent or from participating in the treatments (e.g., psychosis, mania, acute intoxication); or - Expecting to separate from the military within 90 days

Where it's running

• The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
  Columbus, Ohio, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Lauren Khazem, PhD
• Email: lauren.khazem@osumc.edu
• Phone: 614-366-2294

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.