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NCT Number: NCT00081367

Community-Based Cognitive Therapy for Suicide Attempters

This study will determine the effectiveness of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) in preventing future suicide attempts in repeat suicide attempters.

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Key information

Conditions

Suicide, Attempted Behavior Behavioral Symptoms Self-Injurious Behavior Suicide

Age range

16 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Phase 3

Primary location

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States

About this study

Rates of mental health and substance use disorders are high among economically disadvantaged, ethnic minority populations. Studies have shown that CBT designed for this high-risk population is successful at reducing suicide attempts in people with suicidal thoughts or attempts. This study will implement a CBT intervention into the community and will focus on increasing compliance with psychiatric, substance abuse, and medical treatment.

Participants in this study will be randomly assigned to receive either CBT plus standard care or standard care alone. Participants who receive CBT will have ten weekly sessions of treatment. Suicidal thoughts or attempts, hopelessness, depression, health care utilization, and overall psychological and social adaptation will be assessed. Assessments will be made 1, 3, 6, 12, 18, and 24 months after study completion.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Suicide attempt within 48 hours prior to being evaluated at the hospital
  • English speaking
  • Able to provide 2 verifiable contacts

Exclusion criteria

  • Acute, unstable, or severe Axis III disorder or a severe Axis I disorder that may prevent safe participation in outpatient psychotherapy

Treatment and study plan

CBT

Behavioral

Participants will receive ten weekly sessions of treatment. Suicidal thoughts or attempts, hopelessness, depression, health care utilization, and overall psychological and social adaptation will be assessed.

Standard care alone

Behavioral

Participants will receive standard care for suicide prevention.

Primary outcomes

  1. Repeat suicide attempts

    Time frame: Measured during treatment and 1, 3, 6, 12, 18, and 24 months after study completion

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Pennsylvania

Other

Collaborators

  • National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)

Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2004
Primary completion
2009
Study completion
2009
First posted
Apr 12, 2004
Registry last updated
Jun 10, 2014

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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