Anxiety, Depression, Suicide
Conditions
Keywords
computerized intervention, cognitive bias modification, anxiety, mood, perceived burdensomeness, thwarted belongingness, suicide, post-traumatic stress disorder
Brief summary
The purpose of this study is to test the effectiveness and usability of multiple computer-based treatments for mood and anxiety relevant risk factors. The target of the treatment is related to cognitive stress, which has been shown to be associated with a variety of negative mental health outcomes such as Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, suicidal ideation, and substance use disorders.
Detailed description
DARTS is a newly developed computerized treatment targeting specific risk factors associated with suicide, mood, and anxiety symptoms. Eligible individuals will be randomized to one of several conditions. In all conditions, participants will complete various self-report questionnaires and a neurophysiology assessment that involves an EEG. Some participants will also be asked to complete four additional EEG assessments. In addition, all participants will be asked to complete a 1, 3, and 6-month follow-up appointment.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALPsychoeducation and Cognitive Bias Modification
Sponsors
United States Department of Defense
Florida State University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
FACTORIAL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE (Subject)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 65 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* At or above community sample mean on ASI-3 * At or above community sample mean on INQ-R * English speakers * 18 years of age or older
Exclusion criteria
* Significant medical illness * Current substance dependence * Current or past psychotic-spectrum disorders * Uncontrolled bipolar disorder * Serious suicidal intent that warranted immediate treatment
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Interpersonal Needs Questionnaire (INQ) | Month 6 follow-up | The INQ is a 15-item self-report measure of the constructs of thwarted belongingness and perceived burdensomeness as defined by the Interpersonal Theory of Suicide. Van Orden et al. report high internal consistency coefficients for the thwarted belongingness (α=.85) and perceived burdensomeness subscales (α=.89). In support of construct validity, both subscales were found to prospectively predict suicidal ideation. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Anxiety Sensitivity Index-3 (ASI-3) | Month 6 follow-up | The ASI-3 is an 18-item self-report measure of anxiety sensitivity (AS). This scale was developed to provide a more stable measure of the three most widely recognized AS subfactors (cognitive, social and physical concerns) than the original ASI provides. Each subfactor is represented by six items. The measure has shown good psychometric properties. |
Other
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Beck Suicide Scale (BSS) | Month 6 follow-up | The BSS is a 21-item widely used self-report measure assessing a broad spectrum of behaviors and attitudes related to suicide risk, including suicidal ideation and past suicide attempts. It has demonstrated strong reliability and validity. |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed