AI-DBT for Suicide Prevention in HIV/AIDS
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
One in four older persons living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) report at least one suicide attempt in their lifetime, and the risk for death by suicide is 100 times higher in PLWHA than in the general population. Currently, there are no behavioral interventions that specifically address suicide prevention for older PLWHA, despite their unique biopsychosocial and structural risk factors. Through this work, investigators will adapt Dialectical Behavior Therapy, an evidence-based intervention for suicide prevention, for patients with PLWHA to be delivered by an AI-powered conversational Agent developed by our industry partner, Empower Health. Investigators will then pilot test the feasibility, usability, acceptability and preliminary efficacy to improve self-efficacy to manage negative emotions in n=50 older adults living with HIV/AIDS.
Who Is on the Research Team?
Elissa Kozlov, PhD
Principal Investigator
Rutgers
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for individuals aged 50 or older living with HIV/AIDS who are not at immediate risk of suicide but show signs of suicidal thoughts or behavior. They must have a smartphone, be able to use it for texting and internet, and communicate fluently in English or Spanish.Inclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Adaptation
Adaptation of DBT Skills and Coaching for PLWHA to be delivered via AI-powered agent
Treatment
Participants receive AI-DBT intervention with 14 videos and AI chatbot coaching over 7 weeks
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for self-efficacy to manage emotions and other clinical outcomes
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- AI-DBT
Trial Overview
The study tests an adapted version of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) delivered by an AI-powered conversational agent to help manage negative emotions and prevent suicide among older adults with HIV/AIDS.
How Is the Trial Designed?
2
Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
AI-DBT group will receive 14 videos under 5 minutes across 7 weeks and the opportunity to engage in skills coaching with an AI chatbot
Usual care
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Lead Sponsor
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Collaborator
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