Development and Evaluation of a Brief, Suicide Prevention Intervention Reducing Anxiety Sensitivity

Florida State University1 site in 1 country108 target enrollmentSeptember 2011

ConditionsAnxiety

Overview

Phase: Not Applicable
Intervention: Not specified
Conditions: Anxiety
Sponsor: Florida State University
Enrollment: 108
Locations: 1
Primary Endpoint: Anxiety Sensitivity Index (ASI)
Status: Completed
Last Updated: 12 years ago

Overview Investigators Eligibility Criteria Outcomes Sites Similar Trials

Overview

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to test the effectiveness and usability of a computer-based treatment for mood and anxiety relevant risk factors. The target of the treatment is related to cognitive stress, which has been shown to be associated with several negative mental health outcomes such as suicidal ideation, substance use disorders, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.

Detailed Description

CAST is a newly developed computerized treatment targeting specific risk factors associated with PTSD, substance use, anxiety, and suicide. Eligible individuals will be randomized to one of two conditions. In both conditions, participants will complete various self-report questionnaires and a computerized presentation. Additionally, all participants will be asked to complete a one month follow-up appointment.

Registry

clinicaltrials.gov

Start Date

September 2011

End Date

February 2013

Last Updated

12 years ago

Study Type

Interventional

Study Design

Parallel

Sex

All

Investigators

Sponsor

Florida State University

Responsible Party

Principal Investigator

Norman Schmidt

Professor

Florida State University

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

•At or above the community sample mean on the ASI
•English speakers
•18 years of age or older

Exclusion Criteria

•Significant medical illness
•Current substance dependence
•Current or past psychotic-spectrum disorders
•Uncontrolled bipolar disorder
•Serious suicidal intent that warranted immediate medical treatment

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Anxiety Sensitivity Index (ASI)

Time Frame: Month one follow-up

The ASI is a 16-item self-report measure of anxiety sensitivity. Each item consists of a possible negative consequence of anxiety symptoms. The scale assesses three AS subfactors including cognitive, physical, and social concerns. The measure has shown good psychometric properties.