Web-based intervention for reducing suicidal thoughts in veterans

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 project aims to evaluate a web-based intervention designed to help veterans cope with suicidal thoughts by teaching them adaptive skills to manage emotional distress. The intervention lasts approximately 40 minutes and will be compared to standard healthcare visits to assess its effectiveness in reducing suicidal ideation and behaviors. The study will measure changes in suicidal thoughts and behaviors over the course of one month, focusing on the unique needs of veterans who experience these challenges. By directly addressing psychological inflexibility, the intervention seeks to provide a more accessible and effective approach to suicide prevention.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Veteran
* 18 years or older
* Past two-week suicidal ideation as indicated by positive reply to C-SSRS questions ("Have you had any actual thoughts of killing yourself," or, "Have you been thinking about how you might do this?")

Exclusion Criteria:

* Active psychosis
* Unmedicated bipolar disorder
* Instances in which a substance use disorder would indicate inpatient detoxification prior to engaging in other outpatient mental health interventions

Where it's running

• Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System, New Orleans, LA
  New Orleans, Louisiana, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Joseph W Boffa, PhD — Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System, New Orleans, LA
• Study coordinator: Joseph W Boffa, PhD
• Email: joseph.boffa@va.gov
• Phone: (504) 507-2000

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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.