Integrating suicide prevention into mental health care in rural Pakistan
Opportunities for Suicide Prevention Integration Into Task-shifted Mental Health Interventions in Low-resourced Contexts
This study is trying out a new suicide prevention program for mothers with depression in rural Pakistan to see if it helps them and fits well with their local needs.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 50 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | Yale University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Islamabad) |
| Trial ID | NCT06208293 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This pilot clinical trial aims to assess the feasibility and acceptability of a Suicide Prevention Package (SuPP) within an existing depression intervention in rural Pakistan. The study will examine the health impacts of recurrent suicidal ideation among mothers and finalize the intervention components tailored to the local context. Using a stratified cluster randomized controlled trial design, the research will involve village clusters allocated to either the intervention or control arms. The findings are expected to inform future multi-level suicide prevention strategies in low-resourced settings.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include Urdu-speaking women of reproductive age who are receiving care from a clinician and have access to a mobile phone.
Not a fit: Patients requiring immediate inpatient care or those with untreated suicidality may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly reduce suicidal ideation and improve mental health outcomes for women in rural Pakistan.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promise in integrating mental health interventions in low-resourced settings, suggesting potential for success in this approach.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria for trial participants receiving the intervention: * Speak Urdu fluently * Be actively receiving care from a clinician * Have access to a mobile phone * Intending to reside in the study area for the entire duration of the follow up (approx. six months) * Has a child 3 years or under or is pregnant Exclusion Criteria for trial participants receiving the intervention: * Women requiring immediate inpatient care for any reason (medical or psychiatric) * Women who do not speak and/or comprehend Urdu language Inclusion Criteria for Peers and health system stakeholders: * Speak Urdu fluently * Be older than 18 at the time of recruitment * Have access to a mobile phone * Intending to reside in the study area for the entire duration of the follow up (approx. six months) Exclusion Criteria for Peers and health system stakeholders: * Women with untreated suicidality * Women who do not speak and/or comprehend Urdu language
Where this trial is running
Islamabad
- Islamabad Capital Territory — Islamabad, Pakistan (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Ashley K Hagaman, PhD MPH — Yale School of Public Health
- Study coordinator: Ashley K Hagaman, PhD MPH
- Email: ashley.hagaman@yale.edu
- Phone: 2487908954
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.