A Feasibility Study of Psychological First Aid Versus Dialectal Behavioral Intervention in Undergraduate Students With Suicide Risk: A Comparative Crossover Randomized ControlledTrial
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 进行中（未招募）
- 入组人数
- 70
- 试验地点
- 1
- 主要终点
- Suicidal Ideation Attributes Scale
研究概览
简要总结
his feasibility study aims to compare the effectiveness of Psychological First Aid (PFA) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) interventions in reducing suicide risk among undergraduate students. The study employs a crossover randomized controlled trial design, allowing participants to experience both interventions at different times.
详细描述
Suicide risk among undergraduate students is a pressing mental health concern, exacerbated by academic pressures and social isolation. Psychological First Aid (PFA) is a supportive intervention designed to reduce distress and foster coping in the immediate aftermath of a crisis. Conversely, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a structured, evidence-based therapy that focuses on emotional regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and distress tolerance. This study explores the feasibility and effectiveness of these two interventions in a university setting.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Randomized
- 干预模型
- Parallel
- 主要目的
- Prevention
- 盲法
- Single (Participant)
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 18 Years 至 27 Years（Adult）
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 否
入选标准
- •Participants in this feasibility study must be undergraduate students aged 18-25 years who are identified as at risk for suicide based on a validated screening tool. They must be currently enrolled in a degree program, able to provide informed consent, and proficient in English.
排除标准
- •Individuals with severe mental illnesses (e.g., schizophrenia, bipolar disorder), those in acute crisis requiring immediate intervention, current substance abuse issues, significant cognitive impairments, prior experience with DBT or similar therapies within the last year, and physical health conditions that could complicate participation.
研究组 & 干预措施
Intervention
Participants: Undergraduate students identified as at risk for suicide. Interventions: Participants will receive both PFA and DBT at different times. PFA: Focuses on immediate emotional support and connecting students to resources.
DBT: A structured program that teaches coping skills, emotional regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness.
干预措施: Psychological First Aid versus Dialectal behavioral Intervention (Behavioral)
Control
Group A: Begins with PFA followed by DBT. Group B: Begins with DBT followed by PFA.
干预措施: Psychological First Aid versus Dialectal behavioral Intervention (Behavioral)
结局指标
主要结局
Suicidal Ideation Attributes Scale
时间窗: 3 months
It is a brief and reliable tool for assessing the severity of suicidal ideation over the past month, was developed by Van Spijker et al, (2014). It comprises five items that evaluate the frequency of suicidal thoughts, the level of control over these thoughts, proximity to a suicide attempt, the distress caused by the thoughts, and their impact on daily functioning.
The Attitudes Toward Seeking Professional Psychological Help-Short Form
时间窗: 3 months
It is a 10-item scale to evaluate attitudes toward seeking psychological help. Responses are rated on a 4-point Likert scale ranging from 0 to 3, with higher scores indicating more favourable attitudes and lower stigma associated with mental illness
Perception of Academic Stress Scale
时间窗: 3 months
It was developed by Bedewy, D., \& Gabriel, A. (2015), to measure sources of academic stress among university students. PAS IS an 18-item, 5-point Likert-type questionnaire designed, with a higher score indicating higher academic stress.
The Brief Resilience Scale
时间窗: 3 months
It is a six-item self-report measure designed to assess resilience by Smith et al. (2008), specifically focusing on an individual's ability to bounce back or recover from stress. Unlike other resilience scales emphasizing resources or traits promoting resilience, the BRS directly evaluates recovery and adaptability following stressful events.
The Self-Compassion Scale
时间窗: 3 months
It was developed by Dr. Kristin Neff, is a widely recognized tool designed to measure self-compassion, which encompasses being kind and understanding toward oneself in times of difficulty.
次要结局
未报告次要终点
研究者
Mahmoud Khedr
Dr Mahmoud Khedr
Alexandria University