Cognitive Anxiety Sensitivity Treatment for Suicide

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Anxiety
• Interventions: Behavioral: Anxiety Risk Reduction

• Registration Number: NCT01947179
• Lead Sponsor: Florida State University

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.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2011-09
• Primary Completion: 2013-01
• Study Completion: 2013-02
• Status Verified: 2013-09
• Study First Submitted: 2013-09-12
• Study First Submitted QC: 2013-09-17
• Study First Posted: 2013-09-20
• Last Update Submitted: 2013-09-25
• Last Update Posted: 2013-09-26

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 108

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

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Anxiety Risk Reduction	Anxiety Risk Reduction	The anxiety risk reduction intervention will include psychoeducation focused on the nature of stress and its effect on the body. Interoceptive exposure exercises that were designed to correct the conditioned fear of bodily sensations will be explained and practiced.

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Anxiety Sensitivity Index (ASI)	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.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Beck Suicide Scale (BSS)	Month one follow-up	The BSS is a 21-item widely used self-report measure assessing a broad spectrum of behaviors and attitudes related to suicide risk, including suicidal ideation and past suicide attempts. It has demonstrated strong reliability and validity.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Florida State University; 🇺🇸 Tallahassee, Florida, United States