Suicide as an outcome for mental disorders. A meta-analysis.
E C Harris, B Barraclough
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9229027Actively Recruiting
Phase Not Applicable
Age: 18Years +
All Genders
Healthy Volunteers
ID05638204
A Randomized Controlled Study on the Effectiveness of the Suicidal Crisis Intervention (SCI)
Led by University Hospital, Ghent · Updated on 2025-11-18
390
Participants Needed
12
Research Sites
34 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
Researchers are evaluating the Suicidal Crisis Intervention (SCI) as a new short-term treatment method for people after a suicidal crisis or suicide attempt. This study aims to determine if SCI can reduce suicidality and also explore its effect on related factors such as hopelessness, defeat, entrapment, and interpersonal needs. The SCI was developed to provide evidence-based care in Flanders, addressing the limited interventions currently available for this high-risk group. The study compares two groups: one receiving the SCI alongside their usual treatment, and the other receiving only their usual treatment. The SCI includes four sessions focusing on providing insight into suicidal crises, involving loved ones, creating a safety plan, and ensuring continuity of care. It emphasizes a structured, person-centered approach and aims to motivate participants toward specialized care. Participants will be followed for approximately 222 days after randomization. Researchers will assess changes in suicidality using the Beck Scale for Suicide Ideation at multiple points, along with secondary measures such as suicidal behavior, hopelessness, defeat, entrapment, isolation, follow-up care readiness, and treatment satisfaction. Assessments are conducted at baseline, 42 days, 132 days, and 222 days to monitor progress and outcomes throughout the study period.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Effectiveness of the Suicidal Crisis Intervention (SCI)
Who Can Participate
Age: 18Years +
All Genders
Healthy Volunteers
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- After a suicide attempt or suicidal crisis
- 18 years or older
- Availability of a smartphone, tablet, or computer with internet access
- Dutch-speaking
- Close one of the patient, 18 years or older, Dutch-speaking (for close ones)
You will not qualify if you...
- Limited comprehension or cognitive impairment
- Psychotic disorder
- Unsuitable for individual therapy
- Receiving other forms of care is not an exclusion criterion
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Your Study Journey
Screening
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Treatment
Duration - Approximately 6 weeks (42 days)
Participants receive the Suicidal Crisis Intervention (SCI), a short-term treatment consisting of 4 sessions that aims to provide tools for dealing with future suicidal crises, involving close relatives and focusing on continuity of care. Participants in the control group receive their usual treatment.
4 treatment sessions over the course of the intervention
Follow-up
Duration - Approximately 6 months (180 days)
Participants are followed after treatment to assess changes in suicidality, hopelessness, suicidal behavior, and other related outcomes, as well as treatment satisfaction.
2 follow-up visits at 132 days and 222 days after randomization
Trial Site Locations
Total: 12 locations
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Psychiatrisch Centrum Sint Amandus (incl. Mobiel Crisis Team)
Beernem, Belgium
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Medisch Centrum St. Jozef
Bilzen, Belgium
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3
Mobiel Crisis Team zorggroep Multiversum
Boechout, Belgium
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4
Openbaar Psychiatrisch Zorgcentrum Geel
Geel, Belgium
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5
UZ Gent
Ghent, Belgium, 9000
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6
AZ Groeninge (incl. Mobiel Crisis Team Kortrijk)
Kortrijk, Belgium
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7
Psychiatrisch Ziekenhuis Heilige Familie Kortrijk
Kortrijk, Belgium
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Psychiatrisch Centrum Ariadne
Lede, Belgium
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9
Openbaar Psychiatrisch Zorgcentrum Rekem
Rekem, Belgium
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10
Algemeen Ziekenhuis Glorieux
Ronse, Belgium
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11
Psychiatrisch Ziekenhuis Sint Lucia (incl. Mobiel Team Acute Zorgen)
Sint-Niklaas, Belgium
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12
Bethanië GGZ (incl. mobiel crisis team SARA Het Veer)
Zoersel, Belgium
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Research Team
E
Eva De Jaegere, Msc
P
Pauline Stas, Msc
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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