New treatment method for reducing suicidality after a crisis
Official title: A Randomized Controlled Study on the Effectiveness of the Suicidal Crisis Intervention (SCI)
Run by University Hospital, Ghent · NCT05638204 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new short-term treatment for people who have recently tried to harm themselves to see if it can help reduce feelings of hopelessness and improve support from family and friends.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 390 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University Hospital, Ghent Academic / other |
| Locations | 12 sites (Beernem and 11 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | July 11, 2023 |
| Main results expected | December 31, 2025 |
| Study ends | September 1, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | November 18, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT05638204 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates include adults aged 18 and older who have recently attempted suicide or are in a suicidal crisis and can communicate in Dutch.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with cognitive impairments, psychotic disorders, or those unsuitable for individual therapy may not benefit from this intervention.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This project aims to evaluate the effectiveness of the Suicidal Crisis Intervention (SCI), a short-term treatment designed for individuals who have recently experienced a suicide attempt or suicidal crisis. The intervention focuses on reducing suicidality and addressing related factors such as hopelessness and interpersonal needs. The treatment involves the participation of relatives to enhance social support and aims to create a structured care plan that fosters hope and continuity of care. The study will assess both the feasibility of SCI and the experiences of patients and their close ones.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly reduce the risk of future suicide attempts and improve overall mental health outcomes for patients.
How similar studies have gone: While there is limited evidence-based short-term treatment specifically for this population in Flanders, similar interventions have shown promise in other contexts.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria Patient: * After a suicide attempt or suicidal crisis * ≥ 18 years * Availability of a smartphone, tablet and/or computer with internet access, * Dutch-speaking. Exclusion Criteria Patient: * Limited comprehension, cognitive impairment * Psychotic disorder * Unsuitable for individual therapy * Receiving other forms of care is not an exclusion criterion. Inclusion Criteria Close one: * close one of the patient * ≥ 18 years * Dutch- speaking
Where it's running
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Psychiatrisch Centrum Sint Amandus (incl. Mobiel Crisis Team)
Beernem, Belgium Recruiting -
Medisch Centrum St. Jozef
Bilzen, Belgium Recruiting -
Mobiel Crisis Team zorggroep Multiversum
Boechout, Belgium Recruiting -
Openbaar Psychiatrisch Zorgcentrum Geel
Geel, Belgium Recruiting -
UZ Gent
Ghent, Belgium Recruiting -
AZ Groeninge (incl. Mobiel Crisis Team Kortrijk)
Kortrijk, Belgium Recruiting
Show 6 more locations
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Psychiatrisch Ziekenhuis Heilige Familie Kortrijk
Kortrijk, Belgium Recruiting -
Psychiatrisch Centrum Ariadne
Lede, Belgium Recruiting -
Openbaar Psychiatrisch Zorgcentrum Rekem
Rekem, Belgium Recruiting -
Algemeen Ziekenhuis Glorieux
Ronse, Belgium Recruiting -
Psychiatrisch Ziekenhuis Sint Lucia (incl. Mobiel Team Acute Zorgen)
Sint-Niklaas, Belgium Recruiting -
Bethanië GGZ (incl. mobiel crisis team SARA Het Veer)
Zoersel, Belgium Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Gwendolyn Portzky, Phd — University Ghent
- Study coordinator: Eva De Jaegere, Msc
- Email: eva.dejaegere@ugent.be
- Phone: +32 (0)9 332.07.75
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.