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A Just-in-time Adaptive Intervention for Suicide Safety Planning in Adolescents

BRITE 2.0: A Just-in-time Adaptive Intervention for Suicide Safety Planning in Adolescents (ViraSafe RCT (SBIR Phase 2))

Who can join

As published by the study on ClinicalTrials.gov. "Not stated" means the study hasn't said — ask the study team.

Age
13 Years to 24 Years
Sex
All sexes
Healthy volunteers
Not accepted
Compensation
Not stated

Other requirements are listed under Eligibility below. Only the study team can confirm whether you can join.

What to expect

No one can promise a trial will help you personally — that is what the research is trying to find out.

What participation involves

  • Procedures mentioned: Phone or video check-ins, Interviews

Only what the study's summary and detailed description on ClinicalTrials.gov say. Time periods may describe the whole study or a part of it — ask the study team what applies to you.

Show the study's own words
  • "After undergoing study screening procedures and providing informed consent/assent, participants will complete the baseline assessment (60 minutes) which will occur virtually over video conference software or phone call."
  • "At 1-month timepoint, participants will repeat the assessment interview (which will occur virtually over video conference software or phone call) and self-report measures with additional items assessing acceptability, usability, and satisfaction using the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) and System Usability Scale (SUS) (total assessment duration: 60 minutes)."
Compensation
Not stated
  • Study-related exams and procedures are typically provided at no cost. This is how many trials work in general — confirm the details for this study with the study team.
  • Participants are monitored closely by the research team throughout the study.
  • Some participants may receive access to an investigational treatment, which is still being studied.
  • Your participation helps researchers learn whether this approach could help future patients.

About this study

In plain language

This 3-month study compares ViraSafe, an updated suicide safety planning app, with the original BRITE app. It tests whether ViraSafe helps young people ages 13–24 use coping skills and safety plans more often.

Despite efforts to prevent suicide, US rates are climbing, and suicide is the second leading cause of death amongst youth. Digital tools, especially personal smartphones, are promising avenues to address these issues and can be used to increase engagement with effective interventions such as suicide safety planning. The BRITE suicide safety planning app was developed on evidence-based principles and has undergone rigorous formative development and effectiveness evaluations. However, to optimize its functionality, commercial viability, and scale its implementation, issues related to user engagement needed to be addressed. This 3 month Pragmatic Randomized Trial will evaluate the impact of the ViraSafe app-an enhanced version of the BRITE suicide safety planning app-on improving engagement with coping skills and safety planning among suicidal adolescents by comparing its intervention components to those of the original BRITE app.

Compensation is read from the study's own description and may be missing — always confirm with the study team.

Eligibility

Who can join

  • Ages 13–17: Had a suicide attempt in the past year and thoughts of suicide in the past month.
  • Ages 13–17: A parent or legal guardian is willing and legally able to give permission to join.
  • Ages 18–24: Had a recent suicide attempt or thoughts of suicide with a plan.
  • Can speak and read English well.
  • Get care at a study clinic where trained staff can help you start a ViraSafe or BRITE safety plan.

Who can't join

  • Cannot read or understand English.
  • Currently having mania (a period of unusually high mood or energy) or psychosis (trouble knowing what is real).
  • Have a developmental disability that prevents you from understanding the study steps.
  • Do not have regular access to a mobile phone.
  • Ages 13–17: Do not have a parent or legal guardian who can legally give permission to join.

Simplified for readability. The official criteria below are what the study team uses.

Official eligibility criteria

Inclusion Criteria: Youth (minors): * 13-17 years old * Suicide attempt in the last year and ideation in the past month * English fluency and literacy * Parent or legal guardian willing and able to legally provide informed consent * Receiving care at one of the study clinical settings with trained providers to onboard ViraSafe or BRITE safety plan Youth (adults) * 18-24 years old * Recent suicide attempt or ideation with a plan * English fluency and literacy * Receiving care at one of the study clinical settings with trained providers to onboard ViraSafe or BRITE safety plan. Exclusion Criteria: Youth (minors): * Unable to read/understand English * Current manic or psychotic episode * Development disability precluding comprehension of study procedures * No routine access to a mobile phone, assessed by EHR review and during phone screen * No eligible parent or legal guardian to provide informed consent Youth (adults): * Unable to read/understand English * Current manic or psychotic episode * Development disability precluding comprehension of study procedures * No routine access to a mobile phone, assessed by EHR review and during phone screen

Study sites (3)

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