Computerized Cognitive Behavioral Therapies for Suicide Prevention and Depression

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phasePhase 2
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18-65
SponsorVA Eastern Colorado Health Care System

About this trial

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.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Veterans between the ages of 18 and 65

Currently living in Colorado, New York, Montana, Texas, or Utah who have accessed VA Care

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)

Reliable access to a computer/tablet and the internet

Disqualifiers

Active alcohol or substance use disorder, excluding Cannabis dependence, as determined by screening or electronic medical record

Identification of active psychosis or bipolar disorder, as determined via screening or electronic medical record

Severe cognitive impairment, as determined by screening or electronic medical record

Currently enrolled in/participating in another mental health-related intervention research study

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • c-CBT for Suicide Prevention
  • c-CBT or Depression

Treatment groups

472 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups