Developing and Testing a Smartphone Tool for Young Adults Aged 16 to 30 to Monitor Suicide Risk Using Ecological Momentary Assessment

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are evaluating a smartphone-based Ecological Momentary Assessment EMA prototype tool designed for young adults aged 16 to 30 who are experiencing suicidal thoughts. The study aims to co-design this tool together with patients and healthcare providers using human centered design methods. The goal is to develop an EMA system that supports suicide risk monitoring and management in outpatient primary care settings and to see if it is acceptable and usable as a clinical tool. Participants will download and use the AMPERE EMA app on their smartphones for two months. During this time, they will complete brief daily surveys about mood, activity, sleep, diet, substance use, and social support, as well as a weekly depression screener. The study includes training and support materials for clinical use and involves approximately 50 young adults receiving care for active suicidal ideation at the University of Washington Primary Care. Throughout the study, participants will complete three online surveys at enrollment, one month, and two months, covering demographics, suicidal ideation, self-injury, substance use, social support, and their experience using the EMA app. Researchers will measure the tools acceptability, usability, and client satisfaction after two months. Secondary measures include coping related to suicide risk and the therapeutic alliance. The total participation time is two months, and safety and voluntary participation are monitored.

Augmented Momentary Personal Ecological Risk Evaluation