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Computerized Cognitive Behavioral Therapies for Suicide Prevention and Depression

This study plans to learn more about the use of one of two self-guided online cognitive behavioral therapy courses. One is focused on symptoms of depression and one is focused on history of suicidal thoughts and behaviors.

ClinicalTrials.gov IDNCT06375083
PhasePHASE2
Enrollment472
SponsorVA Eastern Colorado Health Care System
Age18 Years – 65 Years
SexALL
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Conditions studied

Suicide, Depression

About this study

This study plans to learn more about the use of one of two self-guided online cognitive behavioral therapy courses. One is focused on symptoms of depression and one is focused on history of suicidal thoughts and behaviors.

Interventions

Primary outcomes

Eligibility information

Cohort A - cCBT-SP Program Inclusion Criteria: 1. Veterans between the ages of 18 and 65 2. Currently living in Colorado, New York, Montana, Texas, or Utah who have accessed VA Care 3. Recent suicidal ideation (past month; C-SSRS Screener -Yes to Item 2) and history of lifetime suicidal behavior (lifetime, C-SSRS Screener - Yes to Item 6) 4. Reliable access to a computer/tablet and the internet 5. Ability to provide informed consent Exclusion Criteria: 1. Active alcohol or substance use disorder, excluding Cannabis dependence, as determined by screening or electronic medical record 2. Identification of active psychosis or bipolar disorder, as determined via screening or electronic medical record 3. Severe cognitive impairment, as determined by screening or electronic medical record 4. Currently enrolled in/participating in another mental health-related intervention research study Cohort B - cCBT-D Program Inclusion Criteria: 1. Veterans between the ages of 18 and 65 2. Currently living in Colorado, New York, Montana, Texas, or Utah who have accessed VA care 3. Mild to moderate depressive symptoms, as determined by the PHQ-9, (score of 5-14) 4. Reliable access to a computer/tablet and the internet 5. Ability to provide informed consent Exclusion Criteria: 1. PHQ-9 score below 4 or 15 and above 2. Active alcohol or substance use disorder, excluding Cannabis dependence, as determined by screening or electronic medical record 3. Identification of active psychosis or bipolar disorder, as determined via screening or electronic medical record 4. Severe cognitive impairment, as determined by screening or electronic medical record 5. Currently enrolled in/participating in other intervention research study

Study locations

Before you participate: Varda Clinical is an independent discovery tool, not the study sponsor or a medical provider. Eligibility can only be determined by the official study team. Discuss potential risks and benefits with a qualified healthcare professional.

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov. Record last refreshed by Varda Clinical: 2026-10-13.