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Evaluation of Efficacy, Effectiveness, and Implementation of Jaspr Health's Digital Platform in Emergency Department for Patients With Suicidal Risk- Part A: Randomized Controlled Trial
Led by University of Massachusetts, Worcester · Updated on 2026-02-20
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Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
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Total Duration
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Sponsors
U
University of Massachusetts, Worcester
Lead Sponsor
O
Ohio State University
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Researchers are evaluating a multi-component suicide prevention technology called Jaspr Health during emergency department visits for patients at suicidal risk. The study aims to assess the efficacy, effectiveness, and implementation of Jaspr's tablet-based app, which delivers evidence-based suicide prevention practices and replaces waiting time with productive coping activities. This trial uses a Complementary Randomized Controlled Trial and Real-World Study design to better understand how Jaspr supports suicide prevention in emergency settings. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups. One group will receive enhanced treatment as usual (ETAU), which includes behavioral health evaluation, environmental safety measures, and personalized safety planning. The other group will receive ETAU plus access to the Jaspr app, which guides patients through a suicide risk assessment and provides safety planning, coping skills training, and inspirational videos. After discharge, participants can continue accessing Jaspr's mobile app for ongoing support. Throughout the study, participants will complete a baseline assessment and follow-up phone calls at 6, 12, 24, 36, and 52 weeks to monitor suicide-related outcomes and healthcare use. Researchers will also review death registry data and electronic health records. The primary outcome measured is a composite suicide outcome 12 months after enrollment, with secondary measures including suicide attempts, suicidal behavior, and severity of suicidal thoughts. The study participation lasts one year with ongoing monitoring.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Efficacy, Effectiveness, and Implementation of Jaspr Health in Emergency Department- Part A
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Positive for suicide risk on the Patient Safety Screener in the emergency department (active suicidal thoughts in the past 2 weeks or suicide attempt in the past 6 months)
- Cognitively and emotionally able to consent and use the Jaspr app
- Reads English at a 6th grade level or higher
- Has reliable telephone access
- Owns a smartphone
- Lives in Massachusetts
You will not qualify if you...
- Prisoners or individuals in state custody
- Adults unable to provide consent
- Patients younger than 18 years old
- Participants currently enrolled during the 12 month follow-up period
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person) during the emergency department visit
Duration - During the emergency department visit
Participants either receive enhanced treatment as usual (ETAU) alone or use the Jaspr app in addition to ETAU during their emergency department visit. The Jaspr app guides participants through suicide risk assessment, safety planning, and coping skills exercises.
1 visit (in-person) in the emergency department
Duration - 12 months after enrollment
Participants receive follow-up phone calls to assess suicide-related outcomes and healthcare utilization over 12 months after enrollment. Additional data are collected from health records and state death registry.
5 phone calls at weeks 6, 12, 24, 36, and 52
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
UMass Memorial Health
Worcester, Massachusetts, United States, 01655
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Research Team
E
Edwin D Boudreaux, PhD
M
Mhd B Rahmoun, MD
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH
Number of Arms
2
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