Can a 90-Minute session curb suicidal thoughts? new trial aims to find out

NCT ID NCT06571916

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Unity Health Toronto Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 05, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tests a single 90-minute therapy session called Brief Skills for Safer Living (Brief-SfSL) to see if it can reduce suicidal thoughts in adults. Researchers will enroll 150 participants across Canada, with half receiving the therapy immediately and the other half after a 3-month wait. The goal is to find a quick, effective way to help people in crisis.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Brief-Skills for Safer Living (Brief-SfSL) – a single 90-minute behavioral therapy session
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a quick, accessible therapy to reduce suicidal thoughts and improve emotional well-being.
What could go wrong: This is an early-stage trial with only 150 participants. The therapy may not work for everyone, and results may not apply to all populations.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Self-Injurious Behavior Suicide Suicide Prevention

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

SUICIDE SUICIDE AND SELF-HARM SUICIDE PREVENTION

Contacts and locations

Locations

St. Michael's Hospital
RECRUITING

Toronto, Ontario, M5B 1M8, Canada

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