NCT06223867 · University of Massachusetts, Worcester
Efficacy, Effectiveness, and Implementation of Jaspr Health in Emergency Department- Part A
(Jaspr-PartA)
What this study is about
This Study will comprehensively evaluate a multi-component suicide prevention technology (Jaspr Health) that facilitates delivery of suicided-related evidence-based practices (EBPs) while replacing wasted waiting time with productive time in the Emergency Departments (EDs). The EBPs satisfy several key performance elements for systems adopting Zero Suicide.
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This Study will comprehensively evaluate a multi-component suicide prevention technology (Jaspr Health) that facilitates delivery of suicided-related evidence-based practices (EBPs) while replacing wasted waiting time with productive time in the Emergency Departments (EDs). The EBPs satisfy several key performance elements for systems adopting Zero Suicide.
Interventions
DEVICE
Jaspr App + JAH
With assistance form a research coordinator, the subject will complete self-administered suicide risk assessment on the tablet via Jaspr app, then the subject will engage with suicide-related coping skills and resources that the app provides. Subject will continue to have access to the coping skills and videos via a mobile app after discharge.
BEHAVIORAL
ETAU
Usual care for suicidal patients at UMass Memorial ED that may include Behavioral health evaluation by a trained clinician. Environmental safety precautions. Personalized safety upon discharge
Primary outcome measures
Suicide composite, binary
Time frame: 12 months after enrollment
Death by suicide OR suicide-related acute care utilization within 12 months after enrollment
Who can participate
This study lists these criteria on ClinicalTrials.gov. A study coordinator reviews eligibility during screening — this page does not determine whether you qualify.
Inclusion criteria
- Positive for suicide risk on the Patient Safety Screener in the ED (active suicidal ideation int the past 2 weeks, or suicidal attempt in the past 6 months)
- Cognitively and emotionally capable of consent and engaging in Jaspr app.
- Reads English at 6th grade level.
- Reliable telephone access.
- Owns a smart phone
- Lives in Massachusetts
Exclusion criteria
- Prisoners or in state custody
- Adults unable to consent
- Patient \<18 yeas
- Enrolled subjects during the 12 month follow-up period
Where
- Worcester, Massachusetts
Collaborators
Ohio State University, Evidence-Based Practice Institute, Seattle, WA, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), University of Colorado, Denver
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Data: ClinicalTrials.gov · synced Feb 20, 2026 · Source of record for eligibility and locations