Can a phone app save teens from suicide? new trial aims to find out
NCT ID NCT05920252
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests a smartphone app called Vira that tracks activity, sleep, and language to help therapists monitor teens at high risk for suicide. 78 teens aged 13-18 receiving intensive outpatient therapy will use the app alongside their treatment. The goal is to see if the app helps reduce suicidal thoughts and behaviors.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Vira smartphone app with behavioral monitoring
What this could lead to
If it works, this could give therapists a powerful new tool to spot warning signs early and prevent suicide in at-risk teens.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 78 participants. The app may not reliably reduce suicide risk, and privacy concerns around constant phone monitoring exist.
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Columbia University
RECRUITINGNew York, New York, 10032, United States
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