A Multi-centric Trial to Evaluate the Efficacy of Electronic-Based Psychosocial Interventions on Future Suicide Risk Among Adolescent Suicide Attempters

What this Trial Is About

This research aims to evaluate the effectiveness of an electronic psycho-social intervention designed to improve coping and problem-solving skills to reduce suicidal behavior among adolescents who have attempted suicide. The study targets adolescents aged 12 to 18 years and seeks to bridge gaps in access to care for those at risk of suicide. It is a randomized controlled trial comparing two approaches to support this vulnerable group. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups: one group receives an electronic psycho-social intervention via video-based telepsychiatry sessions focused on brief interventions and coping skills, delivered in five sessions on days 10, 30, 45, 60, and 90 after initial assessment. The other group receives treatment as usual, consisting of five regular telephonic reminder calls on the same schedule, providing emotional support and reminders for follow-up. Both groups are followed over a one-year period. Participants undergo screening for eligibility, provide consent, and complete baseline assessments using several standardized questionnaires. Follow-up assessments occur at 1, 3, 6, and 12 months post-intervention, measuring outcomes such as persistent suicidal thoughts, suicide attempts, depression, and coping ability. The study includes careful monitoring and data collection to ensure proper conduct and evaluation of the interventions. The total duration of involvement for each participant is up to one year after the baseline intervention.

Efficacy of EBPSI on Future Suicide Risk Among Adolescent Suicide Attempters