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Group Therapy for Suicidal Thoughts (ProjectGRRIT Trial)

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Led By Robert J Cramer, PhD

Research Sponsored by University of North Carolina, Charlotte

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Report current suicide ideation within the last week and/or a suicide attempt within the past month

Be of treatment-seeking status in outpatient mental health or substance abuse rehabilitation clinics, and/or inpatient psychiatry discharge

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up from pre-intervention baseline to 3- and 6-months post-treatment completion.

Awards & highlights

ProjectGRRIT Trial Summary

This trial will evaluate a group therapy intervention for suicide ideation, ability to use coping strategies, and mental health. The group therapy intervention will be delivered via a 12-session group therapy treatment and is expected to be no worse than an existing gold standard intervention.

Who is the study for?

This trial is for active duty service members over 18 who are seeking treatment for mental health or substance abuse, can understand English, and consent to participate. They must have had suicidal thoughts with intent or a suicide attempt in the past month. Those with conditions like psychosis that prevent informed consent or outpatient treatment cannot join.Check my eligibility

What is being tested?

The study compares two group therapies: Group Brief Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (G-BCBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills Group. G-BCBT aims to reduce suicide risk through coping strategies and mental health improvement in a shorter time frame than DBT.See study design

What are the potential side effects?

While specific side effects are not listed, therapy interventions may sometimes lead to emotional discomfort due to discussing personal issues, temporary increases in distress, and changes in relationships.

ProjectGRRIT Trial Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I have thought about or attempted suicide recently.

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I am currently seeking treatment for mental health or substance abuse.

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I am 18 years old or older.

ProjectGRRIT Trial Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ from pre-intervention baseline to 3- and 6-months post-treatment completion.

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~from pre-intervention baseline to 3- and 6-months post-treatment completion.

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and from pre-intervention baseline to 3- and 6-months post-treatment completion. for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary outcome measures

Change in Beck Scale for Suicidal Ideation score

Secondary outcome measures

Change in Patient Health Questionnaire-9 score

Frequency of suicide attempts

ProjectGRRIT Trial Design

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: G-BCBTExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

68 active duty service member participants assigned to G-BCBT will undergo 12 group therapy sessions scheduled on a weekly basis.

Group II: DBTActive Control1 Intervention

68 active duty service member participants in the DBT condition will receive 24 weekly group therapy sessions each lasting 90 minutes.

0 / 3Eligibility criteria met

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Ohio State UniversityOTHER

829 Previous Clinical Trials

505,607 Total Patients Enrolled

University of North Carolina, CharlotteLead Sponsor

23 Previous Clinical Trials

13,082 Total Patients Enrolled

United States Naval Medical Center, PortsmouthFED

31 Previous Clinical Trials

4,196 Total Patients Enrolled

Media Library

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills Group Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT05401838 — N/A

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Research Study Groups: G-BCBT, DBT

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Clinical Trial 2023: Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills Group Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT05401838 — N/A

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills Group 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT05401838 — N/A

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Patient Testimony for trial: Trial Name: NCT05401838 — N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Are any further participants currently being sought for this experiment?

"As evidenced by clinicaltrials.gov, the recruitment window for this particular trial has closed. Initially posted on May 1st 2023 and last modified August 29th 2022, though there are no more spots available here; 1779 other trials remain in active search of participants."

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Does this clinical trial accept participants who are middle-aged or older?

"According to the inclusion criteria, individuals aged between 18 and 99 are qualified for this trial. On the other hand, there are 303 clinical trials available to those under 18 years of age and an additional 1,309 studies open to people over 65."

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Who meets the qualifications to enter this experiment?

"This study is targeting 136 individuals aged 18-99 who suffer from suicidal ideation and satisfy the following requirements: being an active duty service member, currently in outpatient mental health or substance abuse rehabilitation clinics/inpatient psychiatry discharge, having reported suicide intent and/or a suicide attempt within the last 30 days, possessing ability to communicate fluently in English as well as competency for completing informed consent."

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