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Mobile Intervention for Suicidal Thoughts
Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development
Summary
One of the factors that contributes to suicide risk is what is known as a "suicidal belief system." This belief system is made up of several cognitions that been associated with suicide risk among military personnel. Modification of these cognitions may reduce suicidal thoughts and behaviors. The study team has developed a brief mobile intervention entitled the Mobile Intervention for Suicidal Thoughts (MIST) that uses evidence-based interpretation bias modification techniques to reduce these suicide cognitions. The goal of this project is to is to conduct a pilot trial of the MIST intervention to evaluate whether it is feasible an acceptable as an adjunct treatment for Veterans with suicidal ideation.
Official title: Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial of the Mobile Intervention for Suicidal Thoughts
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
50
Start Date
2025-09-03
Completion Date
2027-09-30
Last Updated
2025-10-16
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Safety planning
Safety planning (SP) is a single-session intervention that consists of developing a written list of individualized coping strategies and sources of support that can be used during a suicidal crisis.
Treatment as usual
This will include continued care with any of the Veterans' current providers. Study staff will also place appropriate referrals for Veterans, as needed (e.g., Trauma Recovery Program referrals for Veterans with PTSD, Sleep Psychology referrals for Veterans with insomnia). Participants will be encouraged to follow up with their providers' recommendations and treatment plans
MIST Intervention
This is a mobile intervention designed to target and modify suicidal cognitions. Veteran in this condition will be asked to use the intervention 5 times a week for 4 weeks.
Locations (1)
Durham VA Medical Center, Durham, NC
Durham, North Carolina, United States