Reward Sensitivity Digital Intervention for Suicide Risk

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Conditions studied: Suicidal Ideation, Suicidal, Suicidal Thoughts, Digital Health Intervention, Reward Sensitivity, Anhedonia

In brief

The goal of this clinical trial is to develop and test an app designed to reduce suicide risk and improve emotional well-being in adolescents. The study will test if the app's daily check ins and recommended mood boosting skills will improve the adolescent's overall mood and suicidality. The main question it aims to answer is: • Is the app practical and acceptable to use daily? In the study, adolescents will: * Participate in a focus group with other adolescents and provide feedback on the app itself (design, ease of use, etc.). * Complete surveys and assessments on their mood, thoughts, and experiences. * Complete assessments about their app experience. In the study, the legal guardian of the adolescent will: * Participate in a focus group with other adolescents and provide feedback on the app itself (design, ease of use, etc.). * Complete assessments about their app experience.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07661901

Run by

University of Pennsylvania

People needed

20

Starts

2026-06-01

Expected to finish

2027-09-01

Last updated by the study team

2026-06-22

Who can join

Age: 13 and older, up to 17. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• ADOLESCENTS
• Aged 13-17 years old
• Recent suicidal ideation
• Access to a smartphone device
• Residing in the Philadelphia metropolitan area
• LEGALGUARDIANS
• They are the legal guardian of an adolescent that meets all study criteria (see above)
• They can read, write, and speak English

You may not qualify if…

• ADOLESCENTS
• Psychotic disorder, including schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, or psychotic disorder not otherwise specified, with a past year psychotic episode prior to baseline
• Bipolar disorder I diagnosis, with a past year manic episode prior to baseline
• Imminent suicide risk (e.g., active suicidal ideation with a specific plan and intent)
• LEGALGUARDIANS
• There are no exclusion criteria for legal guardians

Where it is running

• University of Pennsylvania — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States (enrolling)

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