A Mobile Application to Address Emotional Distress and Suicide Prevention

Bridging Emotional Distress And Community Support: A Mobile Solution For Suicide Prevention - BEDCS

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 2

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2026/01/101624

Enrollment

500

Registered

2026-01-20

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-02-02

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: F321- Major depressive disorder, singleepisode, moderate

Interventions

Intervention1: App-based intervention: App-based intervention will be provided to the selected participants for the duration of four weeks. Control Intervention1: NOT APPLICABLE: NOT APPLICABLE

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1.Females aged between 18 and 65 visiting the Department of Psychiatry OPD in patients at KMC and Manipal and Dr. A V Baliga Memorial hospital. 2.Participants diagnosed with depressive disorder. 3.Participants who give informed consent. 4.Participants can provide clear voice samples.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1.Adults are diagnosed with other major mental health disorders. 2.Pregnant women 3.Other comorbid uncontrolled medical disorders. 4.Participants with speech or voice impairments

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
To evaluate the incidence of depression and suicidal thoughts and To develop and test the app, assessing usability, engagement, caregiver interactions, and initial effectiveness.Timepoint: Phase 1: Prevalance Study: Timepoint1: Baseline Phase 2: Intervention Study: Timepoint1: Baseline Timepoint2: After 4 weeks	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactBhageerathy Reshmi

Manipal College of Health Professions

vennila.j@manipal.edu8760036799

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 7, 2026