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BIC Program for Suicidal Ideation (BIC Trial)
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Recruiting
Led By Zainab Samaan, MD/PhD
Research Sponsored by St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton
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Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 6 months
Awards & highlights
BIC Trial Summary
This trial looks into how follow-up with people after hospitalization for suicide attempts reduces suicide attempts & deaths by suicide.
Who is the study for?
This trial is for individuals in Canada who are at least 16 years old, have been admitted due to suicidal behavior or ideation, and can provide consent. They must be able to understand English, share their health card number, and allow access to their medical records.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests a Brief Intervention and Contact (BIC) program based on WHO guidelines. It involves follow-up with patients through messages, calls, and letters after discharge from the hospital to reduce suicide attempts.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since this intervention involves communication rather than medication or medical procedures, there aren't typical side effects. However, participants may experience emotional discomfort during the process.
BIC Trial Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ 6 months
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~6 months
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary outcome measures
Crisis services
Healthcare service utilization
Suicidal behaviour
Secondary outcome measures
Experiences with healthcare services post discharge
Experiences with the BIC intervention
BIC Trial Design
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Intervention Arm - Brief Intervention & ContactExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Brief education about suicidal behaviour and follow up contacts for 6 months in addition to treatment as usual. follow up will occur at the following time points post discharge: weeks 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 12, 16 and 20. this will occur in addition to treatment as usual.
Group II: ControlActive Control1 Intervention
Control will continue treatment as usual which is whatever the clinical team decides upon post discharge. Data will be collected on repeated suicidal behaviour through medical records with consent.
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Who is running the clinical trial?
St. Joseph's Healthcare HamiltonLead Sponsor
196 Previous Clinical Trials
25,324 Total Patients Enrolled
Zainab Samaan, MD/PhDPrincipal InvestigatorMcMaster Unversity
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:- I am 16 years old or older.I understand both written and spoken English.
Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:- Group 1: Intervention Arm - Brief Intervention & Contact
- Group 2: Control
Awards:
This trial has 1 awards, including:- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Timeline:
This trial has the following timeline:- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
Are there still vacancies available for those wishing to enter this trial?
"According to clinicaltrials.gov, this experiment is still looking for volunteers and has been active since August 1st 2022 with its most recent update being on December 12th of the same year."
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How many persons are included in this experiment?
"Indeed, the information hosted on clinicaltrials.gov suggests this medical experiment is actively seeking participants. The study was opened for recruitment on August 1st 2022 and has since been updated once in December 12th 2022. It calls for 220 patients from a single trial site."
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