Testing a mobile app to help prevent suicide
Feasibility, Acceptability, and Preliminary Efficacy of a Novel Personalized Mobile Intervention for Suicide
NA · Butler Hospital · NCT05180344
This study is testing a new mobile app designed to help young adults who have had suicidal thoughts or behaviors in the past month to see if it can prevent suicide.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 10 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 26 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Butler Hospital (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Providence, Rhode Island) |
| Trial ID | NCT05180344 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to pilot test a personalized mobile application designed to prevent suicide, known as MAPS. It will assess the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary efficacy of the app in reducing suicidal ideation and behavior among young adults. Participants will be individuals aged 18 to 26 who have experienced suicidal thoughts or behaviors in the past month. The study will also evaluate safety and the potential need for re-hospitalization.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are young adults aged 18 to 26 with recent suicidal ideation or behavior who are comfortable using smartphone technology.
Not a fit: Patients with current severe psychotic or manic symptoms that interfere with study procedures may not benefit from this intervention.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could provide a new tool for young adults at risk of suicide to manage their mental health more effectively.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promise in using mobile interventions for mental health, suggesting potential success for this novel approach.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Suicidal ideation and/or suicidal behavior in the past month verified by the C-SSRS * Between the ages of 18 and 26 * English proficiency * Comfortable with smartphone technology * Deemed by the treatment team to be stable enough to complete study procedures Exclusion Criteria: * Current psychotic or manic symptoms severe enough to interfere with study procedures
Where this trial is running
Providence, Rhode Island
- Butler Hospital — Providence, Rhode Island, United States (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Cheryl Cordeiro
- Email: ccordeiro@butler.org
- Phone: 401-455-6654
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.
Conditions: Suicide, Suicide and Self-harm, Suicide, Attempted, Suicidal Ideation