Exploring emotion regulation strategies for suicidal servicemembers
Real-Time Assessment of Emotion Regulation Strategies Used by Suicidal Military Personnel
This study is testing a one-time session to help servicemembers who are having suicidal thoughts learn better ways to manage their emotions and see if it can reduce those thoughts over time.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 334 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Ohio State University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Columbus, Ohio) |
| Trial ID | NCT05722197 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
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.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are active-duty servicemembers aged 18 and older who are experiencing suicidal thoughts or have a recent history of suicide attempts.
Not a fit: Patients currently engaged in mental health treatment or those with certain psychiatric conditions may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could significantly reduce suicidal ideation and attempts among servicemembers by identifying effective emotion regulation strategies.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown promise in using emotion regulation strategies to address suicidality, but this specific approach within a military context is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
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 this trial is running
Columbus, Ohio
- 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
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.