Study to Prevent Negative Thoughts of Life
Not Applicable
- Conditions
- Active Suicidal Ideations
- Registration Number
- NCT00862732
- Lead Sponsor
- Institute for Research & Development Sri Lanka
- Brief Summary
The purpose of the study is to test whether cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) offered by trained therapists, to people with current active suicidal ideations, is efficacious as a secondary prevention strategy in Sri Lanka, when compared with treatment as usual provided by Medical Officers (Mental Health; MO (MH)) of government hospitals
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- UNKNOWN
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 68
Inclusion Criteria
- Age between 18 - 64 years
- Self reported current active suicidal ideations
- Ability to speak and write Sinhala
Exclusion Criteria
- An acute intent and planning of suicide
- In-patient/out-patient treatment following an attempted suicide during the previous two-year period
- A diagnosis of mental retardation
- A diagnosis of sensory deficit
- A diagnosis of alcohol abuse
- A diagnosis of psychotic illness
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Presence of active suicidal ideations during the follow-up period three months after the cessation of intervention
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Impulsiveness Suicide attempts and completed suicides Client satisfaction Probability of common mental disorders Adherence to treatment regime Retention in the treatment regime Quality of life three months after the cessation of intervention
Related Research Topics
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What molecular mechanisms underlie cognitive behavioral therapy's efficacy in reducing active suicidal ideations in Sri Lankan populations?
How does cognitive behavioral therapy compare to standard care in preventing suicide attempts among individuals with active suicidal ideations in low-resource settings?
Are there specific biomarkers associated with response to cognitive behavioral therapy in patients with active suicidal ideations in Sri Lanka?
What are the potential adverse events associated with cognitive behavioral therapy for active suicidal ideations and how are they managed in clinical practice?
What combination approaches or alternative interventions are being explored alongside cognitive behavioral therapy for treating active suicidal ideations in resource-limited countries?
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Institute for Research & Development
🇱🇰Battaramulla, Sri Lanka
Institute for Research & Development🇱🇰Battaramulla, Sri Lanka