Pilot RCT of a Video-based Intervention for Suicide Prevention

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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The investigators will develop a brief video-based intervention for suicide prevention, called LifePlans. LifePlans will be tested in a pilot randomized controlled trial (n = 40) to examine its feasibility and acceptability. Investigators will recruit patients admitted to a psychiatric hospital for suicidal thoughts and behaviors who will receive the intervention for 4 weeks post-discharge. Patients will be assessed at hospital baseline, 1 month post-discharge, and 6 months post-discharge.

Official Title
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Pilot RCT of a Video-based Intervention for Suicide Prevention

Conditions
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Suicidal Ideation, Suicidal Behaviors, Suicide

Intervention / Treatment
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* Behavioral: LifePlans
* Behavioral: Treatment as Usual


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: current psychiatric hospitalization for suicidal thoughts and behaviors 18 years or older ability to speak and read English access to means for viewing videos (computer, tablet, smartphone) Exclusion Criteria: current psychotic symptoms current cognitive impairment

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 18 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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No

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Design Details

Primary Purpose: Treatment
Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: None (Open Label)


Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Experimental: LifePlans<br>LifePlans is a video series using real patients telling their stories of overcoming suicidal thoughts and behaviors to help others who are struggling with these issues. | Behavioral: LifePlans<br>* LifePlans is a video-based intervention, in which patients watch episodes starting during a psychiatric hospitalization and continuing through 1 month post-discharge. Other mental health treatment is unrestricted.<br>|
| Active Comparator: Treatment as Usual<br>Individuals will receive unrestricted routine care only. | Behavioral: Treatment as Usual<br>* Individuals will receive unrestricted routine mental health care in the community as appropriate for their condition.<br>|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Client Satisfaction Questionnaire (CSQ) | The Client Satisfaction Questionnaire is a self-report measure of patient satisfaction with treatment. The total score will be used and ranges from 8 to 32 with increased scores indicating greater satisfaction with treatment. | 1 Month | 

Secondary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS) | The Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale is an interviewer-rated measure of suicidal thoughts and behaviors. The total score (sum of items) will be used and ranges from 2 to 25 with higher scores indicating higher suicidal thoughts and behaviors. | 1 Month | 

 Terms related to the study
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Keywords Provided by Centre Hospitalier Valida
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Psychiatric Hospitalization