Tracking suicide attempts and suicidal thoughts in Flanders

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 observational project registers the frequency and characteristics of suicidal ideation and suicide attempts among individuals presenting to emergency departments, psychiatric hospitals, mobile crisis teams, and general practitioners at participating centers in Flanders. Clinical staff conduct a semi-structured interview using the Guideline for Suicide Care and Evaluation (LOES) to record sociodemographic details, mental state, history of self-harm, method of attempt, and immediate care needs. The LOES basic assessment is done shortly after presentation to document cognition, observable behavior, psychiatric concerns, social support, hopelessness, and willingness to engage in follow-up. Data are compiled to map suicidal behaviors regionally and to identify gaps in aftercare and prevention pathways across sites.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Everyone who is admitted alive to the emergency department after a suicide attempt is included. All methods used during the suicide attempt are included. Regarding the method of suicide attempts, a distinction is made between self-injury (hanging, strangulation, drowning, stab and cut wounds, jumping from a height, etc.) and self-poisoning (ingestion of (psycho)pharmaceuticals, drugs, alcohol, chemicals, or other harmful substances).
* Everyone who is admitted with suicidal thoughts

Exclusion Criteria:

* Accidental overdose, e.g., someone taking medication for a medical condition without any intent to harm themselves
* Alcohol intoxication without any intent to harm oneself
* Accidental overdose involving party drugs
* Individuals who were deceased upon arrival at the hospital due to suicide

Where it's running

• Azorg
  Aalst, Belgium Recruiting
• Ziekenhuis aan de Stroom (UKJA)
  Antwerp, Belgium Recruiting
• Universitair ziekenhuis Antwerpen
  Antwerp, Belgium Recruiting
• Psychiatrisch ziekenhuis Bilzen-Hoeselt
  Bilzen, Belgium Recruiting
• Imeldaziekenhuis
  Bonheiden, Belgium Recruiting
• AZ Klina
  Brasschaat, Belgium Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Gwendolyn Portzky, Prof — University Ghent
• Study coordinator: Nikita Vancayseele, Msc
• Email: nikita.vancayseele@ugent.be
• Phone: +32 (0)9 332 07 75

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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.