Psychoeducational course aimed at preventing suicide
Psychoeducational Course for Suicide Prevention - a Randomized Controlled Trial
This study tests whether a new psychoeducational course can help people who have had thoughts of suicide learn to manage their feelings and create a safety plan better than standard individual sessions.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 80 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 99 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | St. Olavs Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Levanger, Trøndelag and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT06466356 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This intervention involves patients with a history of increased suicide risk participating in a psychoeducational course following an imminent suicide risk episode. The course provides information on suicidal thoughts, triggers, and early warning signals, culminating in the development of a personalized safety plan. Patients are randomized into either the psychoeducational course or a control group receiving individual sessions focused on safety planning, while both groups receive standard treatment. The study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of the psychoeducational approach compared to traditional methods.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include individuals with a recent history of suicide attempts or suicidal behavior and a clinician's assessment indicating an intention to die.
Not a fit: Patients who are not fluent in Norwegian or have severe mental health conditions such as ongoing psychosis or borderline personality disorder may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly reduce the risk of future suicide attempts among at-risk patients.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown promise in using psychoeducational approaches for suicide prevention, indicating potential for success in this intervention.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients with a suicide attempt, suicidal behavior, or risk of suicidal behavior and a clinician evaluating that the patient has an intention to die * Patients with a suicide attempt or suicidal behavior defined as "a self-inflicted, potentially injurious behavior with a non-fatal outcome for which there is evidence of intention of death and/or considered to have had or been close to a suicidal crisis syndrome. Exclusion Criteria: * Not being sufficiently fluent in Norwegian to provide informed consent, valid responses on psychometric testing or to benefit from a psychoeducative course. * A known diagnosis of ICD-10 F 60.3 (borderline personality disorder) with similar symptoms at previous admittances. * Ongoing psychosis. * A substance abuse condition to such a degree that they are unable to comply with the protocol and are considered to be at risk when attending psychoeducational courses. * Organic brain disorders or mental disabilities in such a degree that they are unable to comply with the protocol. * Not being able to give an informed consent
Where this trial is running
Levanger, Trøndelag and 1 other locations
- Helse Nord-Trøndelag — Levanger, Trøndelag, Norway (Recruiting)
- St. Olav Hospital — Trondheim, Trøndelag, Norway (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Katrine K Fjukstad, PhD — Helse Nord Trøndelag
- Study coordinator: Katrine K Fjukstad, PhD
- Email: katrine.k.fjukstad@ntnu.no
- Phone: +4774098600
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.