Recovery-focused therapy for Veterans after suicidal episodes

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 aims to develop a recovery-oriented psychotherapy specifically for Veterans who have recently experienced a post-acute suicidal episode (PASE). The approach involves using Continuous Identity Cognitive Therapy (CI-CT) through multiple treatment development trials to refine the therapy protocol based on participant feedback. A total of 15 Veterans will be recruited from the NYC region, who have had a recent acute suicidal episode, to participate in group therapy sessions designed to enhance their mental health and promote recovery. The study will assess the acceptability and feasibility of the therapy to ensure it meets the needs of this population.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* suicide attempt, or creation of a suicide plan with intent or preparatory behavior, within the past year, as assessed using the Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale (CSSRS) - to provide this information, in addition to the standard lifetime/3 months categories in the CSSRS a 1 year category will be added
* participation in mental health services at the JJPVA
* sufficient clinical stability and readiness to participate in a group therapy as deemed by a mental health treatment provider
* sufficient medical stability as deemed by a medical provider
* Veteran of US Military
* resides in NYC region

Exclusion Criteria:

* active alcohol or opiate dependence requiring medically supervised withdrawal
* imminent risk of suicidal or homicidal behavior
* acute suicidal episode within past week
* current acute suicidal symptoms (based on scores of the BSI and SBQ-R - see above)
* inability to perform CI-CT treatment tasks based on their performance on a sample reading and writing task from the CI-CT manual (given during screening), operationalized as an ability to read the sample material, understand the instructions, and write a response connected with the material and in line with the writing instructions
* unable to speak English
* lack of capacity to consent
* unable or unwilling to provide at least one contact for emergency purposes
* unable to attend outpatient group treatment program
* participation in another intervention RCT
* insufficient interpersonal functioning to function appropriately within the group assessed through a consultation with the referrer and the Veterans' mental health provider about their interpersonal functioning and ability to tolerate group therapy, and a chart review searching for disruptive behavior in group therapy

Where it's running

• James J. Peters VA Medical Center, Bronx, NY
  The Bronx, New York, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Yosef A Sokol, PhD — James J. Peters Veterans Affairs Medical Center
• Study coordinator: Yosef A Sokol, PhD
• Email: Yosef.Sokol@va.gov
• Phone: (718) 584-9000

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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.