Just-in-time Safety Planning for suicidal youths using ViraSafe

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 pragmatic randomized trial compares an augmented safety planning tool (ViraSafe) to the original BRITE app in adolescents and young adults at risk of suicide. ViraSafe is integrated into the Vira behavior change platform and uses just-in-time prompts and daily distress ratings to boost engagement with coping strategies and safety planning. The platform collects self-report and passive data to monitor mental health indicators and tailor support. Participants and their providers can edit, view, and access the safety plan throughout the intervention. The study is conducted across multiple clinical sites with trained providers to onboard participants to either ViraSafe or BRITE and follows participants for three months.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

Youth (minors):

* 13-17 years old
* Suicide attempt in the last year and ideation in the past month
* English fluency and literacy
* Parent or legal guardian willing and able to legally provide informed consent
* Receiving care at one of the study clinical settings with trained providers to onboard ViraSafe or BRITE safety plan

Youth (adults)

* 18-24 years old
* Recent suicide attempt or ideation with a plan
* English fluency and literacy
* Receiving care at one of the study clinical settings with trained providers to onboard ViraSafe or BRITE safety plan.

Exclusion Criteria:

Youth (minors):

* Unable to read/understand English
* Current manic or psychotic episode
* Development disability precluding comprehension of study procedures
* No routine access to a mobile phone, assessed by EHR review and during phone screen
* No eligible parent or legal guardian to provide informed consent

Youth (adults):

* Unable to read/understand English
* Current manic or psychotic episode
* Development disability precluding comprehension of study procedures
* No routine access to a mobile phone, assessed by EHR review and during phone screen

Where it's running

• STAR Center, Western Psychiatric Institute & Clinic
  Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States Recruiting
• University of Pittsburgh
  Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States Recruiting
• Ksana Health Inc
  Eugene, Oregon, United States Not yet recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Stephanie Stepp, PhD
• Email: steppsd@upmc.edu
• Phone: 412-383-5051

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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.