Clinical Research Directory
Browse clinical research sites, groups, and studies.
HIV Suicide Prevention With AI-DBT
Sponsor: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Summary
One in four older persons living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) report at least one suicide attempt in their lifetime, and the risk for death by suicide is 100 times higher in PLWHA than in the general population. Currently, there are no behavioral interventions that specifically address suicide prevention for older PLWHA, despite their unique biopsychosocial and structural risk factors. Through this work, investigators will adapt Dialectical Behavior Therapy, an evidence-based intervention for suicide prevention, for patients with PLWHA to be delivered by an AI-powered conversational Agent developed by our industry partner, Empower Health. Investigators will then pilot test the feasibility, usability, acceptability and preliminary efficacy to improve self-efficacy to manage negative emotions in n=50 older adults living with HIV/AIDS.
Official title: Piloting AI-Delivered Dialectical Behavioral Therapy for Suicide Prevention in Older Patients Living With HIV
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
50 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
50
Start Date
2026-01-07
Completion Date
2028-06
Last Updated
2026-01-15
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
AI-DBT
Participants will receive 14, 5 minute videos delivered 2x/week that describe DBT skills and tools. They will also receive the option of engaging in coaching sessions.
Locations (2)
New Jersey Community Research Initiative
Newark, New Jersey, United States
RWJB Infectious Disease
Newark, New Jersey, United States