๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-08-25

Reward Sensitivity Digital Intervention for Suicide Risk (NCT07661901)

Pilot Development of a Youth-Focused Digital Just-in-Time Adaptive Intervention to Enhance Reward Sensitivity and Reduce Suicidal Ideation

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic ๐Ÿง  Behavioral & Psychological Program Sponsor: University of Pennsylvania

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

The goal of this clinical trial is to develop and test an app designed to reduce suicide risk and improve emotional well-being in adolescents. The study will test if the app's daily check ins and recommended mood boosting skills will improve the adolescent's overall mood and suicidality. The main question it aims to answer is: โ€ข Is the app practical and acceptable to use daily? In the study, adolescents will: * Participate in a focus group with other adolescents and provide feedback on the app itself (design, ease of use, etc.). * Complete surveys and assessments on their mood, thoughts, and experiences. * Complete assessments about their app experience. In the study, the legal guardian of the adolescent will: * Participate in a focus group with other adolescents and provide feedback on the app itself (design, ease of use, etc.). * Complete assessments about their app experience.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: University of Pennsylvania โ€” Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Age range: 13 Years to 17 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

  • Suicide prevention treatment (BEHAVIORAL)

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • University of Pennsylvania โ€” Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (215) 746-3337

Email: Sydney.Lempert@Pennmedicine.upenn.edu

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
๐Ÿ›๏ธ View Official NIH Record โ†—