Survey of 2,200 carers reveals hidden needs in suicide prevention
NCT ID NCT06611956
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study surveyed over 2,200 people who care for someone with suicidal thoughts, a suicide attempt, or who died by suicide. The goal was to learn what these carers need in terms of information, support, and healthcare. The findings will help develop better tools and initiatives to support carers.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this research could lead to better support programs and tools for people caring for someone with suicidal thoughts.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational survey, not a treatment trial. It identifies needs but does not test any intervention, so direct benefits are uncertain.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Flemish Centre of Expertise in Suicide Prevention, Ghent University
Ghent, 9000, Belgium
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