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Behavioral Intervention

Psychoeducational Intervention for Suicide Prevention in Abusive Relationships

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Recruiting

Led By Nadine J. Kaslow, PhD

Research Sponsored by Emory University

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

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

Must have

Identifies as an African-American female

Be between 18 and 65 years old

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up baseline, week 10, post-treatment months 6 and 12

Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial will test if teaching African-American women about their mental health and how to cope with abusive relationships can help reduce suicidal thoughts.

Who is the study for?

This trial is for African American women who have attempted suicide and experienced domestic violence within the last year. They must be seeking help at Grady Health System, with adequate mental status and literacy levels as measured by specific tests.Check my eligibility

What is being tested?

The study compares usual treatment methods against special group sessions designed to empower these women, focusing on their cultural needs. The goal is to see if these empowerment sessions are more effective in helping them.See study design

What are the potential side effects?

Since this trial involves psychoeducational interventions rather than medications, typical medical side effects are not expected. However, participants may experience emotional distress or discomfort during discussions.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below

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I am an African-American female.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ baseline, week 10, post-treatment months 6 and 12

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~baseline, week 10, post-treatment months 6 and 12

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and baseline, week 10, post-treatment months 6 and 12 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 Suicide Ideation Score

Change in Index of Spouse Abuse Score

Change in Suicide Attempt Index

Secondary outcome measures

Change in Beck Depression Inventory- II

Change in Beck Hopelessness Scale

Change in Self-Efficacy Scale for Battered Women

Trial Design

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: Psychoeducational intervention (PEI)Experimental Treatment1 Intervention

Culturally competent group empowerment psychoeducational treatment (group intervention that is culturally informed and educational in nature)

Group II: Enhanced Treatment as UsualActive Control1 Intervention

Enhanced treatment as usual that includes an adherence protocol (regular care at the hospital plus an adherence protocol)

0 / 1Eligibility criteria met

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Who is running the clinical trial?

National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)NIH

2,786 Previous Clinical Trials

2,689,370 Total Patients Enrolled

5 Trials studying Suicide Attempt

28,921 Patients Enrolled for Suicide Attempt

Emory UniversityLead Sponsor

1,640 Previous Clinical Trials

2,560,299 Total Patients Enrolled

Nadine J. Kaslow, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorEmory University

Media Library

Psychoeducational intervention (PEI) (Behavioral Intervention) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT00601939 — N/A

Suicide Attempt Research Study Groups: Enhanced Treatment as Usual, Psychoeducational intervention (PEI)

Suicide Attempt Clinical Trial 2023: Psychoeducational intervention (PEI) Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT00601939 — N/A

Psychoeducational intervention (PEI) (Behavioral Intervention) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT00601939 — N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Is there currently a recruitment drive underway for this clinical experiment?

"According to the clinicaltrials.gov records, this medical study is still recruiting patients since its launch date of March 1st 2008 and most recent update on September 28th 2022."

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Is the age of admission for this trial restricted to those aged 25 or younger?

"This investigation requires participants to be in the 18-64 age bracket."

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How many participants have joined the experiment?

"Affirmative. The information posted on clinicaltrials.gov confirms that the trial is still recruiting participants, with an initial posting date of March 1st 2008 and a final edit made on September 28th 2022. A total of 397 individuals are required for this single-site study."

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Who is eligible to partake in this research?

"This study is open to African-American women aged 18–64 who have experienced a physical abuse in the previous year and attempted parasuicide. All participants must also be registered with Grady Health System for services."

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Recent research and studies

clinicaltrials.govStudy

Effectiveness of Empowerment Group Sessions for Treating Suicidal African American Women in Abusive Relationships

Nadine Kaslow 2008. "Effectiveness of Empowerment Group Sessions for Treating Suicidal African American Women in Abusive Relationships". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT00601939.

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