A study of the use of safety plans to reduce self-harm and suicide for autistic adults

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Intentional self-harm, autism spectrum disorder; Mental and Behavioural Disorders; Intentional self-harm, autism spectrum disorder, ASD

• Registration Number: ISRCTN70594445
• Lead Sponsor: ewcastle University

Brief Summary

2023 Protocol article in https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36855212/ (added 02/03/2023) 2024 Results article in https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38864075/ external pilot results (added 25/06/2024)

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2020-07-06
• Study Completion: 2023-12-14
• Last Update Posted: 8 July 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 49

Inclusion Criteria

1. Adults with a clinical diagnosis of ASD
2. Accessing services via charities or third sector autism or third sector mental health services
3. A self-reported history of self-harm, suicidal thoughts or behaviours within the last 6 months
4. Sufficient spoken English to take part in assessments
5. Aged =18 years

Exclusion Criteria

1. Insufficient English language skills or literacy to complete the SP and outcome measures (in a future definitive trial we will aim to develop versions of the materials in a range of languages)
2. Current psychotic symptoms

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Self-harm without intent to die will be assessed using a semi-structured interview; the Self Injurious Thoughts and Behaviours Interview (SITBI), at baseline, 1 and 6 months