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Behavioral Intervention

Cognitive Therapy for Suicide Prevention + Services as Usual for Suicide Prevention

N/A
Recruiting
Led By Natasha Slesnick
Research Sponsored by Ohio State University
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
15-24 years
Be younger than 65 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up baseline, 3, 6, 9 and 12 months
Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial aims to find a way to help young people who are at risk of suicide but often don't seek help. The researchers will compare the effects of a type of therapy called Cognitive Therapy for Suicide

Who is the study for?
This trial is for young people aged 15-24 who are experiencing homelessness, have a history of substance use, and show signs of suicidal behavior or have attempted suicide in the past year. They must be actively using alcohol or drugs.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study compares two approaches: usual support services alone versus those services plus Cognitive Therapy for Suicide Prevention (CTSP), delivered by outreach workers. The goal is to see which method better reduces suicidal thoughts, substance use, and depression over time.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since this trial involves therapy rather than medication, side effects may include emotional discomfort during sessions. However, these interventions typically do not cause physical side effects.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I am between 15 and 24 years old.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~baseline, 3, 6, 9 and 12 months
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and baseline, 3, 6, 9 and 12 months for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Suicidal Ideation: Scale for Suicidal Ideation-Worst Point (SSI-W)
Secondary outcome measures
Depressive Symptoms: Beck Depression Inventory II
Substance use: Form 90

Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Cognitive Therapy for Suicide Prevention + Services as UsualExperimental Treatment2 Interventions
10 sessions of Cognitive Therapy for Suicide Prevention (CTSP) provided over 6 months, with 9 optional booster sessions + services as usual (SAU) received by the community.
Group II: Services as UsualActive Control1 Intervention
Services as Usual involves utilizing Strengths-Based Outreach and Advocacy to link youth to community services for a period of 6 months.
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Services as Usual
2010
Completed Phase 1
~780
Cognitive Therapy for Suicide Prevention
2015
N/A
~150

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Ohio State UniversityLead Sponsor
830 Previous Clinical Trials
505,320 Total Patients Enrolled
4 Trials studying Suicide Prevention
5,048 Patients Enrolled for Suicide Prevention
Natasha SlesnickPrincipal InvestigatorOhio State University

Frequently Asked Questions

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Are individuals currently able to participate in this ongoing medical study?

"Indeed, as per the information provided on clinicaltrials.gov, this medical trial is currently in search of eligible patients. The initial posting for this study was made on November 20th, 2023 and it has been recently updated on January 30th, 2024."

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Is the inclusion criteria for this study limited to individuals aged 50 and above?

"To be eligible for enrollment in this clinical trial, potential participants must be between the ages of 15 and 24 years old."

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What is the upper limit for the number of individuals participating in this clinical investigation?

"Indeed, the data provided on clinicaltrials.gov confirms that this trial is actively seeking eligible participants. The study was initially posted on November 20th, 2023 and recently updated on January 30th, 2024. A total of 300 individuals are being recruited from a single designated site."

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Which specific group of individuals is the most suitable to participate in this study?

"- Report engaging in alcohol/drug use at least four times within the last 30 days."

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Recent research and studies
clinicaltrials.govStudy
Suicide Prevention for Substance Using Youth Experiencing Homelessness
2023. "Suicide Prevention for Substance Using Youth Experiencing Homelessness". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05994612.
~200 spots leftby Jan 2029
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