Evaluating the effectiveness of family therapy for suicidal young adults

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This clinical trial aims to assess the (cost-)effectiveness of Attachment Based Family Therapy (ABFT) compared to Treatment As Usual (TAU) for young adults aged 18 to 25 who exhibit suicidal ideation. The study will involve a randomized controlled trial design, where participants will receive either ABFT alongside TAU or just TAU. The primary focus is on reducing suicidal thoughts and behaviors, while secondary objectives include evaluating cost-effectiveness, family functioning, and attachment improvements. The intervention will last approximately 16 weeks, with weekly sessions aimed at strengthening parent-child relationships.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Aged between 18 and 25.
* A score above 31 on the SIQ-JR (the cut-off for suicidality).
* Have at least one primary parent or caregiver that participates in the assessment and treatment. This could be a biological parent, stepparent, grandparent, other relative, or a foster parent.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Other DSM-5 disorders: substance dependency: severe alcohol or cannabis use disorder, all other substances: modest or severe substance use disorder.
* Severe conduct disorder.
* Evidence of psychotic features or prior psychosis (assessed with the SCID-5-S).
* Severe cognitive impairment (e.g., mental retardation, severe developmental disorders) as evidenced by educational records, parental report and/or clinical impression.
* Other circumstances that might affect participation (e.g., severe medical disorder, relocation).

Where it's running

• Prakijkt ConnectUs
  Tongeren, Limburg, Belgium Recruiting
• UPC KU Leuven, campus Kortenberg
  Kortenberg, Vlaams-Brabant, Belgium Recruiting
• STUVO Psychologen en Psychiaters
  Leuven, Vlaams-Brabant, Belgium Recruiting
• Praktijk Annemie Uyttersprot
  Merchtem, Vlaams-Brabant, Belgium Recruiting
• GGzE
  Eindhoven, North Brabant, Netherlands Recruiting
• GGZ Oost Brabant
  Oss, North Brabant, Netherlands Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Claudi Bockting, professor — Academic Medical Center (AMC)
• Study coordinator: Claudi LH Bockting, Professor
• Email: c.l.bockting@amsterdamumc.nl
• Phone: +3120-8913600

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.