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NCT Number: NCT05127330

Pilot RCT of a Video-based Intervention for Suicide Prevention

The investigators will develop a brief video-based intervention for suicide prevention, called LifePlans. LifePlans will be tested in a pilot randomized controlled trial (n = 40) to examine its feasibility and acceptability. Investigators will recruit patients admitted to a psychiatric hospital for suicidal thoughts and behaviors who will receive the intervention for 4 weeks post-discharge. Patients will be assessed at hospital baseline, 1 month post-discharge, and 6 months post-discharge.

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Key information

Conditions

Suicidal Ideation Behavior Behavioral Symptoms Self-Injurious Behavior Suicidal Behaviors Suicide

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Butler Hospital

Providence, Rhode Island, 02906, United States

About this study

In this project, we propose to develop a new intervention, called LifePlans. LifePlans will consist of brief videos that highlight patients' experiences. Episodes will cover these topics: 1) developing a personalized "Life Plan" to stay safe and restrict means, 2) clarifying valued life domains and related goals to improve hopefulness, 3) using informal problem solving to cope better with illness, 4) improving communication with family/friends to increase social support, and 5) adhering to primary treatments including pharmacotherapy and psychotherapy to promote illness management. LifePlans will be tested in a pilot randomized controlled trial (n = 40) to examine its feasibility and acceptability. Investigators will recruit patients admitted to a psychiatric hospital for suicidal thoughts and behaviors who will receive the intervention for 4 weeks post-discharge. Patients will be assessed at hospital baseline, 1 month post-discharge, and 6 months post-discharge.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

  • current psychiatric hospitalization for suicidal thoughts and behaviors
  • 18 years or older
  • ability to speak and read English
  • access to means for viewing videos (computer, tablet, smartphone)

Exclusion criteria

  • current psychotic symptoms
  • current cognitive impairment

Treatment and study plan

LifePlans

Behavioral

LifePlans is a video-based intervention, in which patients watch episodes starting during a psychiatric hospitalization and continuing through 1 month post-discharge. Other mental health treatment is unrestricted.

Treatment as Usual

Behavioral

Individuals will receive unrestricted routine mental health care in the community as appropriate for their condition.

Primary outcomes

  1. Client Satisfaction Questionnaire (CSQ)

    Time frame: 1 Month

    The Client Satisfaction Questionnaire is a self-report measure of patient satisfaction with treatment. The total score will be used and ranges from 8 to 32 with increased scores indicating greater satisfaction with treatment.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS)

    Time frame: 1 Month

    The Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale is an interviewer-rated measure of suicidal thoughts and behaviors. The total score (sum of items) will be used and ranges from 2 to 25 with higher scores indicating higher suicidal thoughts and behaviors.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Butler Hospital

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Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2022
Primary completion
2023
Study completion
2023
First posted
Nov 19, 2021
Registry last updated
May 13, 2025

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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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