Exploring the effects of a brief therapy program on suicidal behavior and thoughts

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 study investigates the psychological patterns that differentiate individuals who have attempted suicide from those who only have suicidal thoughts. Participants with a history of suicide attempts will be randomly assigned to receive either the Attempted Suicide Short Intervention Program (ASSIP) or standard care plus a resource interview. The study aims to assess the effectiveness of ASSIP in modulating neuropsychological factors associated with suicidal behavior. Conducted at the University Hospital of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy in Bern, Switzerland, the research will also evaluate the feasibility of home treatment through this intervention.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria for Project 2:

Subjects fulfilling the following inclusion criteria are eligible for the study:

* Informed consent as documented by signature
* Age ≥ 18 years
* At least one previous suicide attempt
* Willingness to attend the ASSIP brief therapy
* Owns a smartphone

Exclusion Criteria for Project 2:

The presence of any one of the following exclusion criteria will lead to exclusion of the subject:

* Serious cognitive impairment
* Any psychotic disorder
* Any current medication, which substantially impairs the attention span, reaction, rate or any other relevant cognitive functions
* Inability to follow the procedures of the study (e.g., insufficient mastery of the German language, previous enrolment into the current study)

Where it's running

• University Hospital of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, University of Bern
  Bern, Switzerland Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Anja C. Gysin-Maillart, PhD — University of Bern, University Hospital of Psychiatry, Translational Research Center
• Study coordinator: Anja C. Gysin-Maillart, PhD
• Email: anja.gysin-maillart@unibe.ch
• Phone: +41 (0) 31 632 88 11

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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.