Game on for life: app fights suicide in mental health patients
NCT ID NCT06358339
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a gamified mobile health app designed to reduce suicide risk in adults with mental disorders after they leave the hospital. Researchers will enroll 640 participants in Shenzhen, China, and use game-like features to encourage treatment adherence and follow-up visits. The goal is to find the best combination of gamification elements to lower suicidal thoughts and improve outpatient care.
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Shenzhen Kangning Hospital
RECRUITINGShenzhen, Guangdong, 518020, China
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