Can a simple therapy delivered by phone or app prevent suicide in older adults?
NCT ID NCT06338904
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests a brief problem-solving therapy to prevent suicide in adults aged 50 and older who have suicidal thoughts. The therapy is delivered in three formats: face-to-face, by phone, or via a smartphone app. 212 participants will be randomly assigned to one of these formats or to usual care, and followed for 12 months to see if suicidal thoughts decrease.
What this could mean
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Active substance
problem-solving-based psychological intervention
What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide an accessible, brief therapy option to reduce suicide risk in older adults.
What could go wrong
This is a relatively small, early-stage trial (212 participants) in one region of Spain, so results may not apply broadly. The intervention is behavioral and may not work for everyone.
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Research Group on Mental Health and Psychopatology
RECRUITINGSantiago de Compostela, A Coruña, 15782, Spain
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