RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06555094

Randomized Clinical Trial of Supplementing Brief Psychotherapy With a Mobile App

Supplementing Brief Psychotherapy With a Mobile App

Sponsor

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

Enrollment

50 participants

Start Date

May 14, 2024

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Suicide Suicidal Ideation Suicide Attempt

Summary

The aim of this study is to determine whether learning three skills for managing negative emotions and receiving reminders via smartphone to practice these skills reduces how often and how intensely one experiences emotional distress and suicidal thoughts.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Inclusion Criteria3

adult status (18+ years),
a recent suicide attempt or any report of current suicidal ideation,
the ability to speak and write English fluently, ownership of and consistent access to an internet-capable smartphone (e.g., an iPhone or Android phone), and

Exclusion Criteria1

\- the presence of any factor that impairs an individual\'s ability to provide informed consent and comprehend and effectively participate in the study including: an inability to speak or write English fluently, the presence of gross cognitive impairment due to florid psychosis, intellectual disability, dementia, acute intoxication, or the presence of extremely agitated or violent behavior.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALEcological momentary assessment (EMA)

4x/day brief smartphone-based EMA surveys assessing negative emotions and STBs

BEHAVIORALTreatment as usual (TAU)

TAU (or usual care) during hospitalization and the 28-day post-discharge period

BEHAVIORALBrief skills sessions plus EMI skills practice prompts

(1) Three brief treatment sessions delivering core cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) skills (mindful emotion awareness, cognitive flexibility, and changing emotional behaviors) (during hospitalization), (2) a discretionary booster session to reinforce treatment session content (that may be offered after discharge via either phone or telehealth), and (3) ecological momentary intervention (EMI) prompts to engage in guided skills practice exercises via smartphone