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Mobile Intervention for Suicidal Thoughts
Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial of the Mobile Intervention for Suicidal Thoughts
Who can join
Ages 18 and older · All sexes
Full 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
About the study
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.
What is being tested
- Safety planning (behavioral)
- Treatment as usual (behavioral)
- MIST Intervention (behavioral)
Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development · Participants: 50 · Started: Sep 3, 2025
Contact the study team
- Kirsten H Dillon, PhD · Phone: (919) 286-0411
- Angela C Kirby, MS · Phone: (919) 286-0411
Official record on ClinicalTrials.gov — NCT06593379
Locations in the U.S.
| North Carolina | Durham VA Medical Center, Durham, NC, Durham |
Conditions
From ClinicalTrials.gov, data retrieved Sep 30, 2026. Each study sets its own eligibility; the study team decides who can join.