Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Suicidal Thoughts

Recruiting at 1 trial location

Overseen By Yovanska Duarte-Velez, PhD

Age: < 18

Sex: Any

Trial Phase: Academic

Sponsor: Bradley Hospital

Disqualifiers: Psychosis, severe substance use, others

No Placebo Group All trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

Compensation: Varies

Number of Visits: 3

Duration: 12 months

114 Participants Needed

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

The primary aim of the proposed research is to test the effect of a culturally centered treatment protocol, the Socio-cognitive behavioral therapy (SCBT), versus Treatment as Usual on suicidal thoughts and attempts, and depressive symptoms, in a clinical sample of Latinx adolescents. The study is trying to determine, if we take into account perspectives of Latin immigrant families and minority youth, whether better outcomes can be found for this high risk group.

Research Team

Yovanska Duarte-Velez, PhD

Principal Investigator

Bradley Hospital

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for Latinx adolescents experiencing severe suicidal thoughts or who have attempted suicide in the last 3 months. Participants must be fluent in Spanish or English and have a caregiver willing to join. They can't take part if they have a severe substance use disorder, an IQ below 85, or psychosis.

Inclusion Criteria

You were either born in a Latin American country or have a biological parent, grandparent, or ancestor who was born in a Latin American country.

You have had suicidal thoughts or attempted suicide in the last 3 months or have a high score on a test for suicidal thoughts.

I, and my legal guardian if I'm an adolescent, can communicate fluently in English or Spanish.

Exclusion Criteria

You have a severe addiction to drugs or alcohol according to a standardized guide called DSM-5.

You have a lower than average IQ score indicating cognitive impairment.

You have a mental illness called psychosis.

Timeline

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

Treatment

Participants receive either the SCBT-SB or Treatment as Usual at a community mental health clinic

12 months

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment

12 months

Follow-up assessments at 3, 6, and 12 months

Treatment Details

Interventions

• Socio-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Suicidal Behavior (SCBT-SB)

Trial Overview The study compares culturally centered Socio-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (SCBT) with standard treatment to see if it better helps Latinx youth with suicidal behavior and depression by considering their cultural background.

Participant Groups

Group I: SCBT-SB Experimental Treatment 1 Intervention

A culturally centered CBT treatment protocol called Socio-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Suicidal Behavior (SCBT-SB)

Group II: Treatment as Usual Active Control 1 Intervention

Treatment as usual is base on the standard care for teens and their parents under a community mental health center.

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Bradley Hospital

Lead Sponsor

Trials

22

Recruited

1,900+

Brown University

Collaborator

Trials

480

Recruited

724,000+