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Development of a Video-based Intervention for Suicide Prevention

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Psychiatric Hospitalization
Suicide
Registration Number
NCT04307394
Lead Sponsor
Butler Hospital
Brief Summary

The investigators will develop a brief video-based intervention for suicide prevention, called LifePlans. LifePlans will be tested in an initial open trial (n = 10) to examine its feasibility and acceptability. Investigators will recruit patients admitted to a psychiatric hospital for suicidal thoughts and behaviors who will receive the intervention for 4 weeks post-discharge. Patients will be assessed at hospital baseline, 1 month post-discharge, and 6 months post-discharge.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
10
Inclusion Criteria
  • current psychiatric hospitalization for suicidal thoughts and behaviors
  • 18 years or older
  • ability to speak and read English
  • plan to continue outpatient treatment
  • access to means for viewing videos (computer, tablet, smartphone)
Exclusion Criteria
  • current psychotic symptoms

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Client Satisfaction Questionnaire (CSQ)1 month

The Client Satisfaction Questionnaire is a self-report measure of patient satisfaction with treatment. The total score will be used and ranges from 8 to 32 with increased scores indicating greater satisfaction with treatment.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS)1 month

The Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale is an interviewer-rated measure of suicidal thoughts and behaviors. The total score (sum of items) will be used and ranges from 2 to 25 with higher scores indicating higher suicidal thoughts and behaviors.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Butler Hospital

🇺🇸

Providence, Rhode Island, United States

Butler Hospital
🇺🇸Providence, Rhode Island, United States

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