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Telemental Health for Suicidal Thoughts

N/A
Waitlist Available
Led By Justin C Baker, PhD
Research Sponsored by Ohio State University
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
18 years of age or older
Ability to complete the informed consent process
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up baseline, 3, 6, 9, and 12 month follow-up.
Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial will compare the effectiveness of two therapies, one of which has been shown to be effective in the past, for reducing suicidal thoughts and behaviors. The therapies will be delivered via telehealth.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for adults over 18 who have suicidal thoughts or attempted suicide recently. Participants must speak English, own a device like a smartphone with internet access, and be able to consent. People can't join if they're unable to consent due to mental status issues, need immediate hospitalization for suicide risk, or have an acute substance use disorder.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study compares two types of therapy delivered via telehealth: Brief Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (BCBT) aimed at preventing suicide and Present-Centered Therapy (PCT), which serves as an active comparison treatment. The goal is to see if BCBT reduces suicidal thoughts and behaviors more effectively when done remotely.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since this trial involves psychological therapies conducted through telehealth services rather than medication, traditional side effects are not expected. However, participants may experience emotional discomfort discussing sensitive topics during therapy sessions.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I am 18 years old or older.
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I can understand and agree to the study's consent form.
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I am 18 years old or older.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~baseline, 3, 6, 9, and 12 month follow-up.
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and baseline, 3, 6, 9, and 12 month follow-up. 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 number of suicide attempts from baseline.
Feeling suicidal (finding)
Secondary outcome measures
Change in psychiatric symptom severity will be measured across multiple time points post-treatment.

Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Brief Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (BCBT)Experimental Treatment1 Intervention
Group II: Present-Centered Therapy (PCT)Active Control1 Intervention
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Brief Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (BCBT)
2011
N/A
~340

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Ohio State UniversityLead Sponsor
821 Previous Clinical Trials
500,975 Total Patients Enrolled
Justin C Baker, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorOhio State University

Media Library

Brief Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (BCBT) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT04844294 — N/A
Suicidal Thoughts Research Study Groups: Brief Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (BCBT), Present-Centered Therapy (PCT)
Suicidal Thoughts Clinical Trial 2023: Brief Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (BCBT) Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT04844294 — N/A
Brief Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (BCBT) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT04844294 — N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

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

How many individuals are participating in this medical experiment?

"Affirmative. The information available on clinicaltrials.gov confirms that recruitment for this trial, which was first announced on April 12th 2021, is currently ongoing. Around 160 participants must be sourced from a single medical centre."

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Are there any opportunities available for individuals to participate in this experiment?

"Evidenced by clinicaltrials.gov, this medical trial is presently enrolling individuals into its research cohort. The study was initially made available on April 12th 2021 and has been amended for the last time on November 17th 2022."

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Who else is applying?

What state do they live in?
Ohio
How old are they?
18 - 65
What site did they apply to?
The Ohio State University
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
Met criteria
Recent research and studies
~41 spots leftby Mar 2025