RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06593379

Mobile Intervention for Suicidal Thoughts

Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial of the Mobile Intervention for Suicidal Thoughts

Sponsor

VA Office of Research and Development

Enrollment

50 participants

Start Date

Sep 3, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Suicide

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.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is testing a mobile phone intervention to help veterans who experience suicidal thoughts (without intent to act) manage those thoughts more safely between mental health appointments. **You may be eligible if...** - You are a veteran using the Durham VA Health Care System - You have had thoughts of suicide (without intent) in the past 30 days - You see a mental health provider at least every 4 months - You can read at a 6th grade level or above **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You are currently experiencing psychosis or a manic episode - You have a moderate or severe alcohol or substance use disorder - You have active intent to act on suicidal thoughts - You need immediate crisis intervention right now - You have used this same mobile intervention in a previous research study Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALSafety 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.

BEHAVIORALTreatment 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

BEHAVIORALMIST 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

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