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Community-Based Cognitive Therapy for Suicide Attempters
This study is currently recruiting participants.
Verified by National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), August 2006
First Received: April 9, 2004   Last Updated: January 29, 2008   History of Changes
Sponsored by: National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Information provided by: National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00081367
  Purpose

This study will determine the effectiveness of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) in preventing future suicide attempts in repeat suicide attempters.


Condition Intervention Phase
Suicide, Attempted
Behavioral: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Phase III

Study Type: Interventional
Study Design: Treatment, Randomized, Open Label, Active Control, Parallel Assignment, Efficacy Study
Official Title: Community-Based Cognitive Therapy for Suicide Attempters

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Further study details as provided by National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH):

Estimated Enrollment: 120
Detailed Description:

Rates of mental health and substance use disorders are high among economically disadvantaged, ethnic minority populations. Studies have shown that CBT designed for this high-risk population is successful at reducing suicide attempts in people with suicidal thoughts or attempts. This study will implement a CBT intervention into the community and will focus on increasing compliance with psychiatric, substance abuse, and medical treatment.

Participants in this study will be randomly assigned to receive either CBT plus standard care or standard care alone. Participants who receive CBT will have ten weekly sessions of treatment. Suicidal thoughts or attempts, hopelessness, depression, health care utilization, and overall psychological and social adaptation will be assessed. Assessments will be made 1, 3, 6, 12, 18, and 24 months after study completion.

  Eligibility

Ages Eligible for Study:   16 Years and older
Genders Eligible for Study:   Both
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:   No
Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Suicide attempt within 48 hours prior to being evaluated at the hospital
  • English speaking
  • Able to provide 2 verifiable contacts

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Acute, unstable, or severe Axis III disorder or a severe Axis I disorder that may prevent safe participation in outpatient psychotherapy
  Contacts and Locations
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00081367

Locations
United States, Pennsylvania
University of Pennsylvania - Psychopathology Research Unit Recruiting
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, 19104
Contact: Barbara Marinelli     215-898-4102     marinell@mail.med.upenn.edu    
Principal Investigator: Aaron T. Beck, MD            
Sponsors and Collaborators
  More Information

Publications:
Study ID Numbers: R01 MH67805, DSIR 83-ATP
Study First Received: April 9, 2004
Last Updated: January 29, 2008
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00081367     History of Changes
Health Authority: United States: Federal Government

Keywords provided by National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH):
Minority Groups

Study placed in the following topic categories:
Suicide, Attempted
Suicide
Behavioral Symptoms
Self-Injurious Behavior

Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Suicide, Attempted
Suicide
Behavioral Symptoms
Self-Injurious Behavior

ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on September 10, 2009