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Mobile Intervention for Suicidal Thoughts

Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development • ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06593379

Registry updated: 2026-09-16
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Description

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.

Interventions

  • Safety planning (Behavioral)
    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.
  • Treatment as usual (Behavioral)
    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
  • MIST Intervention (Behavioral)
    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.

Eligibility criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Veterans using the Durham VA Health Care System * Endorsing suicidal ideation without intent in the last 30 days, established via Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS) * Meet at least every 4 months with a mental health provider, established via chart review chart * Can read at least 6th grade level material, established by their demonstrated ability to read the consent form and answer basic questions about it Exclusion Criteria: * Currently in a period of active psychosis or mania, established via the Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-5 (SCID-5) * Currently meeting criteria for a moderate or severe alcohol or substance use disorder, established via the SCID-5 * Endorsing suicidal intent, established via Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS) * Exhibit current prominent suicidal or homicidal ideation requiring immediate intervention * Have used the Mobile Intervention for Suicidal Thoughts (MIST) intervention before as part of another research study

Conditions

Suicide

Locations

  • Durham VA Medical Center, Durham, NC — Durham, North Carolina, United States
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Official Source

Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov, a service of the U.S. National Institutes of Health.

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