Community-Based Cognitive Therapy for Suicide Attempters

Phase 3

Completed

• Conditions: Suicide, Attempted
• Interventions: Behavioral: CBT; Behavioral: Standard care alone

• Registration Number: NCT00081367
• Lead Sponsor: University of Pennsylvania

Brief Summary

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

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.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2004-02
• Study First Submitted: 2004-04-09
• Study First Submitted QC: 2004-04-09
• Study First Posted: 2004-04-12
• Primary Completion: 2009-11
• Study Completion: 2009-11
• Status Verified: 2014-06
• Last Update Submitted: 2014-06-09
• Last Update Posted: 2014-06-10

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 140

Inclusion Criteria

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

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Exclusion Criteria

• Acute, unstable, or severe Axis III disorder or a severe Axis I disorder that may prevent safe participation in outpatient psychotherapy

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Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) + standard care	Standard care alone	Participants will receive ten weekly sessions of treatment plus standard care for suicide prevention.
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) + standard care	CBT	Participants will receive ten weekly sessions of treatment plus standard care for suicide prevention.
Standard care alone	Standard care alone	Participants will receive standard care for suicide prevention.

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Repeat suicide attempts	Measured during treatment and 1, 3, 6, 12, 18, and 24 months after study completion

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

University of Pennsylvania; 🇺🇸 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States