Your session is about to expire
← Back to Search
Desperation Scale Evaluation for Suicide Risk
N/A
Waitlist Available
Research Sponsored by National Center for Research Resources (NCRR)
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial Must have
Be younger than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up up to 5 years
Awards & highlights
Study Summary
This trial is testing a new desperation scale to see if it can better predict suicide than existing measures. The scale consists of three elements: a sense of entrapment, feelings of anxiety/agitation, and a sense of time urgency.
Who is the study for?
This trial is for young adolescents aged 10-16 who visit the pediatric emergency room at Yale-New Haven Hospital and need a psychiatric consultation. They must be able to give consent, read English, and not have psychotic or organic brain disorders, low IQ, or learning disabilities.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests 'The Desperation Scale,' a new tool designed to measure desperation in suicidal youths by assessing feelings of entrapment, anxiety/agitation, and urgency. It aims to differentiate between suicidal and non-suicidal individuals more effectively than current methods.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since this trial involves completing a questionnaire rather than taking medication or undergoing medical procedures, there are no direct physical side effects associated with participating in this study.
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ up to 5 years
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~up to 5 years
Treatment Details
Find a Location
Who is running the clinical trial?
National Center for Research Resources (NCRR)Lead Sponsor
537 Previous Clinical Trials
317,016 Total Patients Enrolled
Media Library
Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:- I have been diagnosed with a psychotic or brain disorder.I am a young person at Yale-New Haven Hospital agreeing to a psychiatric evaluation.
Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:Awards:
This trial has 1 awards, including:- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Timeline:
This trial has the following timeline:- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
Does this research encompass individuals of 18 years and older?
"Applicants between 10 and 16 years of age satisfy the inclusion criteria for this medical trial. In contrast, there are 58 studies recruiting participants below 18 and 120 that seek elderly adults over 65 years old."
Answered by AI
Recent research and studies
Other Trials to Consider
Popular Categories
Share this study with friends
Copy Link
Messenger