Real-time Intervention for Suicide Risk Reduction
Status unconfirmed · Not applicable
Conditions studied: Suicide, Attempted, Suicide and Self-harm
In brief
The goal of this study is to provide an initial pilot test of an Ecological Momentary Intervention (EMI) designed the reduce the distress associated with negative emotion among individuals at risk for suicide that pairs content from a smartphone with a wearable physiological monitor. Participants will be 25 suicidal adult inpatients who will complete three brief therapy sessions with a study therapist and then complete exercises associated with the study for the duration of the inpatient period and for 28 days after they leave the hospital.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT03950765
- Run by
- Harvard University
- People needed
- 25
- Starts
- 2019-07-29
- Expected to finish
- 2020-07-31
- Last updated by the study team
- 2019-08-01
Who can join
Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.
You may qualify if…
- A recent suicide attempt or serious suicidal ideation (i.e., ideation with at least 70% intent or a suicide plan with access to lethal means),
- The ability to speak and write English fluently, access to an internet-capable smartphone (e.g., an iPhone or Android phone)
- Providing at least one collateral contact in cases where the investigators cannot reach the participant.
You may not qualify if…
- The presence of any factor that impairs an individual's ability to 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, or acute intoxication.
- The presence of extremely agitated or violent behavior.
Where it is running
- Massachusetts General Hospital — Boston, Massachusetts, United States (enrolling)
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