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DBT-Based Parenting Intervention for Emotional Disturbance

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Research Sponsored by Stanford University
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
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Must have
Youth is currently hospitalized on the Stanford unit at Mills Peninsula Medical Center, on the Inpatient Adolescent Psychiatry Unit, for suicidal ideation, suicide attempt(s), or non-suicidal self-injury)
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 3, 6, 12 months from baseline
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Study Summary

This trial is testing a parent coaching intervention for parents of youth hospitalized for suicidal ideation, suicide attempt(s), or non-suicidal self-injury, to see if it improves youth treatment response on suicide-related outcomes.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for youth aged 12-18, hospitalized for suicidal thoughts or self-harm at the Stanford unit of Mills Peninsula Medical Center. They must be in high school and living with parents who can participate. Both youth and parents should speak English well enough for treatment and assessments.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests a parent coaching intervention against standard care. The new approach includes safety planning, behavioral skills training, and help with follow-up care to see if it improves outcomes related to suicide in hospitalized youth.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since this trial involves psychological interventions rather than medications, traditional side effects are not expected; however, participants may experience emotional discomfort or distress during therapy sessions.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I am currently hospitalized for thoughts or actions related to suicide or self-harm.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~3, 6, 12 months from baseline
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 3, 6, 12 months from baseline for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale (Posner et al., 2011) and the Suicide Attempt Self-Injury Interview (SASII; Linehan et al., 2006), Face Sheets
Suicide Ideation Questionnaire Jr. (Reynolds, 1988) (SIQ- Jr; Reynolds, 1988)
Secondary outcome measures
Caregiver Strain Questionnaire Short Form 7(CGSQ-SF7; Brannan et al., 1997) Questionnaire (CGSQ; Brannan et al., 1997)
Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale (CES-D, Radloff, 1977), scores range 0-60, greater than 16 = clinical concern for depressive episode
Conflict Behavior Questionnaire (CBQ; Robin & Foster, 1989)
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Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: PI+ Inpatient Treatment as UsualExperimental Treatment2 Interventions
Standard inpatient treatment delivered in the context of an adolescent psychaitric inpatient unit plus an 4 session DBT-based parenting intervention PI) Intervention: Behavioral: DBT-Based Parenting Intervention
Group II: Inpatient Treatment aloneActive Control1 Intervention
No parenting intervention provided beyond what is part of the inpatient treatment as usual. Intervention: Behavioral: Treatment as Usual
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
DBT-Based Parenting Intervention
2020
N/A
~100
Treatment as usual
2010
N/A
~6760

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Stanford UniversityLead Sponsor
2,394 Previous Clinical Trials
17,341,570 Total Patients Enrolled

Media Library

DBT-Based Parenting Intervention Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT04797455 — N/A
Suicide and Self-Harm Research Study Groups: PI+ Inpatient Treatment as Usual, Inpatient Treatment alone
Suicide and Self-Harm Clinical Trial 2023: DBT-Based Parenting Intervention Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT04797455 — N/A
DBT-Based Parenting Intervention 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT04797455 — N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Are there still enrollments available for this scientific experiment?

"According to clinicaltrials.gov, enrollment for this trial is currently closed; the study was initially posted on April 1st 2021 and last updated on March 11th 2021. However, 298 other trials are recruiting patients at present."

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Does this study only encompass individuals who are younger than 55 years of age?

"This medical experiment is seeking participants who are between 12 and 85 years of age."

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May I be considered for participation in this experiment?

"To be a part of this experiment, applicants must present as 12-85 years old. There are 40 vacancies available in total."

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What objectives is this research project hoping to accomplish?

"The principal outcome of this clinical trial will be measured by the Suicide Ideation Questionnaire Jr. (SIQ-Jr; Reynolds, 1988). Secondary endpoints include the Caregiver Strain Questionnaire Short Form 7(CGSQ-SF7; Brannan et al., 1997), Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale (CES-D, Radloff, 1977) and Conflict Behavior Questionnaire (CBQ; Robin & Foster 1989). These assessments span from baseline to 3 months, 6 months and 12 months respectively with scores ranging between 0 - 35 or 0 - 60 depending on the survey. A score above 16"

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~24 spots leftby Nov 2025