Give to Others Module for Suicidal Thoughts

VB
JP
Overseen ByJeremy Pettit, PhD
Age: < 18
Sex: Any
Trial Phase: Academic
Sponsor: Florida International University
No Placebo GroupAll trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

What You Need to Know Before You Apply

What is the purpose of this trial?

This project embeds the "Give to Others" (GO) talk therapy module in a standard, outpatient therapy protocol to demonstrate target engagement in the context of ongoing clinical care and testing the ability of the GO module to engage the target in a rigorous randomized controlled trial (RCT) of the intervention. We will target perceived burdensomeness (PB) among 80 clinic-referred youths (ages 12-17) who experience subacute suicidal ideation (SI; i.e., positive suicide risk screen; stable safety status).

Who Is on the Research Team?

VB

Victor Buitron, PhD

Principal Investigator

Florida International University

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

This trial is for youths aged 12-17 who have been referred to a clinic and are experiencing ongoing but not immediate suicidal thoughts. Participants must be considered stable in terms of safety.

Inclusion Criteria

Adolescents must score at or above 4 on the Interpersonal Needs Questionnaire- Burdensomeness Scale
Adolescents must have a positive screen for suicide risk (endorsement of suicidal ideation via self-report)
Adolescents must be fluent in English and have a parent fluent in English or Spanish available
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Exclusion Criteria

Adolescents showing imminent risk or history of self-harm or harm to others requiring intensive and restrictive services
Adolescents currently involved in psychosocial treatment
I have cognitive or developmental issues that make it hard to follow study instructions.

What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?

Interventions

  • Give to Others (GO) Module

Trial Overview

The study tests whether adding the 'Give to Others' (GO) talk therapy module to standard outpatient therapy, including safety planning and anxiety/depression modules, can help reduce feelings of being a burden and suicidal thoughts. Participants are randomly assigned to different groups.

How Is the Trial Designed?

2

Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: GO armExperimental Treatment3 Interventions
Group II: Comparison ArmActive Control2 Interventions

Find a Clinic Near You

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Florida International University

Lead Sponsor

Trials
114
Recruited
19,400+

National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)

Collaborator

Trials
3,007
Recruited
2,852,000+