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Jaspr Health App for Suicidal Thoughts

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Waitlist Available

Led By Linda A. Dimeff, PhD

Research Sponsored by Evidence-Based Practice Institute, Seattle, WA

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

18+ years of age

Be older than 18 years old

Must not have

Severe depression (PHQ-9 score of 20 or greater)

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up baseline (time 1), 4 weeks (time 2), 8 weeks (time 3), 12 weeks (time 4)

Awards & highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial is testing a new expanded Jaspr2.0 to efficiently and reliably aid delivery of recommended best-practices for the treatment of suicidal ideation in adults, including suicidal individuals who also misuse alcohol.

Who is the study for?

Adults over 18 with suicidal thoughts, who have seen their primary care provider in the past year, use a smartphone with data, and may misuse alcohol can join. Those with severe depression or alcohol dependence, acute suicidal tendencies, or significant drug abuse cannot participate.

What is being tested?

The trial is testing Jaspr2.0 app against an active control (Virtual Hope Box + wellness resources) for helping adults manage suicidal ideation and alcohol misuse. It's a randomized study assessing participants at multiple points over 12 weeks.

What are the potential side effects?

Since this trial involves digital interventions rather than medications, traditional side effects are not expected; however, users might experience emotional discomfort or distress from the content.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below

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I am 18 years old or older.

Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:

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I have severe depression based on my PHQ-9 score.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ baseline (time 1), 4 weeks (time 2), 8 weeks (time 3), 12 weeks (time 4)

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~baseline (time 1), 4 weeks (time 2), 8 weeks (time 3), 12 weeks (time 4)

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and baseline (time 1), 4 weeks (time 2), 8 weeks (time 3), 12 weeks (time 4) for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary study objectives

Change in Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test

Change in Patient Health Questionnaire-9

Change in Suicidal Behaviors Questionnaire-Revised

+1 more

Secondary study objectives

App Satisfaction Survey

Change in Suicide Attempt Self-Injury Interview

Other study objectives

Ask Suicide Screening Questions

Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale

Demographics Questionnaire

+1 more

Awards & Highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.

Trial Design

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: Jaspr2.0Experimental Treatment1 Intervention

Suicide prevention platform that includes evidence-based practices for suicide prevention and alcohol misuse for use in primary care. Jaspr2.0 includes psychoeducation, behavioral skills training, crisis stabilization planning, lethal means management, brief interventions for the treatment of alcohol misuse, and messages of hope, wisdom, and insights from people with lived experience (PLE). Participants in this condition will also have access to the Jaspr2.0 companion mobile app, Jaspr-at-Home.

Group II: Active-Control app + electronic wellness resources brochureActive Control1 Intervention

Well-regarded suicide prevention self-help app, plus an electronic wellness resources brochure containing links to health and wellness materials, psychoeducation about suicide, depression, self-help recovery-focused resources (e.g., Alcoholics Anonymous, other 12-Step programs, Moderation Management, etc.), and phone/text information for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.

0 / 2Eligibility criteria met