Dynamic Deconstructive Psychotherapy Versus Brief Intervention and Contact for Suicidal Adolescents and Young Adults

Part of paid clinical trials in Syracuse, New York.

Sponsor
State University of New York - Upstate Medical University
Study ID
NCT05988489
Status
Recruiting
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Conditions

  • Suicidal Ideation

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
14 Years - 40 Years
Healthy Volunteers
Not accepted

Interventions

  • Dynamic Deconstructive Psychotherapy (DDP) — BEHAVIORAL
    DDP treatment with an assigned therapist for up to 12 months
  • Brief Intervention and Contact (BIC) — BEHAVIORAL
    BIC treatment with an assigned therapist for up to 12 months

Study Details

The purpose of this clinical trial is to assess whether 6 months of treatment with Dynamic Deconstructive Psychotherapy (DDP) is more effective for reducing thoughts of suicide in suicidal adolescents and young adults than usual care in the community supplemented with Brief Intervention and Contact (BIC). DDP and BIC are two evidence-based practices shown to be more effective than usual care at reducing suicidality. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive DDP treatment with safety planning and optional medication management or BIC treatment with safety planning and optional medication management. Participants in both groups will receive the assigned treatment at SUNY Upstate Medical University's Psychiatry High Risk Program (PHRP). Each participant is anticipated to take part in this trial for up to one year.

Key Dates

Start date
Oct 25, 2023
Status verified
Apr 2026
Primary completion
Sep 30, 2027
Completion
Sep 30, 2027

Study Design

Enrollment
106 participants (estimated)
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT

Arms

  • Experimental: Dynamic Deconstructive Psychotherapy (DDP)
    53 participants will meet with an assigned DDP therapist in-person or through televideo for 50 to 60 minutes on a weekly basis for 12 months. Participants will also meet with a psychiatric provider for a 60-minute psychiatric consultation with at least monthly 30-minute follow-up visits. In addition, participants in this arm will have the option of attending family and group therapy if interested and indicated. At baseline, 3, 6, 9, and 12 months, participants will meet with a research coordinator for 60-minute visits to complete outcome measures.
  • Active Comparator: Brief Intervention and Contact (BIC)
    53 participants will meet with an assigned BIC therapist in-person or through televideo for an initial 60-minute visit with eight 30-minute follow-up contacts at 1, 2, 4 weeks and 2, 3, 4, 6 and 12 months after study entry. Participants will also meet with a psychiatric provider for a 60-minute psychiatric consultation with at least monthly 30 minute follow-up visits. In addition, participants in this arm will be encouraged to receive services in the community, such as weekly individual psychotherapy, family and group therapy. At baseline, 3, 6, 9, and 12 months, participants will meet with a research coordinator for 60-minute visits to complete outcome measures.

Primary Outcome Measure

Change from Baseline in Suicide Ideation on the Combined Suicide Ideation (CSI) Score at 6 Months of Treatment [ Time Frame: Baseline and 6 Months ]

Central Contacts

Locations (1)

FacilityCityStateZIPSite coordinators
SUNY Upstate Medical University, Psychiatry High Risk Program (PHRP)SyracuseNew York13210-

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