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Computerized Cognitive Behavioral Therapies for Suicide Prevention and Depression

Recruiting
18 - 65 years of age
Both
Phase 2

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Overview

This study plans to learn more about the use of one of two self-guided online cognitive behavioral therapy courses. One is focused on symptoms of depression and one is focused on history of suicidal thoughts and behaviors.

Description

Based on previous work with other computerized CBT (cCBT) interventions (e.g., cCBT-D), which has found that cCBT has similar effectiveness to traditional CBT, members of the team along with Veterans Health Administration (VHA) leaders have developed computerized cCBT-SP and cCBT-D courses that will be ready for safety, feasibility, and acceptability testing. If proven to be feasible, safe, and effective, these courses could be made available to all Veterans, at no cost to users.

Eligibility

Cohort A - cCBT-SP Program

Inclusion Criteria:

  1. Veterans between the ages of 18 and 65
  2. Currently living in Colorado, New York, Montana, Texas, or Utah who have accessed VA Care
  3. Recent suicidal ideation (past month; C-SSRS Screener -Yes to Item 2) and history of lifetime suicidal behavior (lifetime, C-SSRS Screener - Yes to Item 6)
  4. Reliable access to a computer/tablet and the internet
  5. Ability to provide informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

  1. Active alcohol or substance use disorder, excluding Cannabis dependence, as determined by screening or electronic medical record
  2. Identification of active psychosis or bipolar disorder, as determined via screening or electronic medical record
  3. Severe cognitive impairment, as determined by screening or electronic medical record
  4. Currently enrolled in/participating in another mental health-related intervention research study

Cohort B - cCBT-D Program

Inclusion Criteria:

  1. Veterans between the ages of 18 and 65
  2. Currently living in Colorado, New York, Montana, Texas, or Utah who have accessed VA care
  3. Mild to moderate depressive symptoms, as determined by the PHQ-9, (score of 5-14)
  4. Reliable access to a computer/tablet and the internet
  5. Ability to provide informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

  1. PHQ-9 score below 4 or 15 and above
  2. Active alcohol or substance use disorder, excluding Cannabis dependence, as determined by screening or electronic medical record
  3. Identification of active psychosis or bipolar disorder, as determined via screening or electronic medical record
  4. Severe cognitive impairment, as determined by screening or electronic medical record
  5. Currently enrolled in/participating in other intervention research study

Study details

Suicide, Depression

NCT06375083

VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System

30 April 2024

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