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Can group therapy help teens with suicidal thoughts?

NCT ID NCT07818863

Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Haifa Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Sep 14, 2026 · Last updated Sep 15, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

Researchers at the University of Haifa are testing a short-term group psychotherapy program called Circles of Hope for adolescents aged 12 to 18 who have suicidal thoughts but no immediate intent to act. The program combines emotional processing, interpersonal work, psychoeducation, and parent involvement in a public mental health clinic. The pilot study of 40 teens will track attendance and engagement, and measure changes in suicidal ideation and related emotional and interpersonal functioning. The goal is to see whether this kind of group support is practical and acceptable for young people at risk.

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Active substance
Circles of Hope group psychotherapy
What this could lead to
If the program proves practical and acceptable, it could offer public mental health clinics a group-based way to reach more adolescents with suicidal thoughts.
What could go wrong
This is a small pilot study of 40 teens, so it cannot prove the therapy works. Group formats may not suit every adolescent, and some participants may need more intensive individual care.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 40 people

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Expected to start

Nov 2026

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Expected to finish

Jun 2028

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

12 to 18 years

Sex

Anyone

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Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adolescents aged 12-18 years * Presence of suicidal symptoms or suicidal ideation * Ability to participate in a group psychotherapy intervention * Ability to provide informed assent and parental consent Exclusion Criteria: * Immediate suicidal intent requiring urgent hospitalization or intensive intervention * Acute psychotic symptoms or severe cognitive impairment interfering with group participation * Clinical condition preventing participation in a group setting, as determined by clinical assessment

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Conditions

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Suicidal Ideation

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Suicidal ideation

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