Can a website persuade men in crisis to ask for help?

NCT ID NCT06810674

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First seen Sep 21, 2026 · Last updated Sep 21, 2026

Summary

Researchers at Ghent University are evaluating an online campaign and website called Get out of your head, which aims to help men who have experienced suicidal thoughts feel more willing to seek support. The study asks men aged 18 and older who have had suicidal thoughts in the past three years to review the campaign and updated website. Participants share their views on the materials and answer questions about their need for help and their attitudes toward seeking professional support. The goal is to learn how men respond to the campaign so it can be adjusted to better encourage help-seeking.

What this could mean

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Active substance
an online mental health campaign and website for men with suicidal thoughts
What this could lead to
If the campaign resonates, it could shape how public health messaging reaches men who are struggling and encourage more of them to ask for help.
What could go wrong
This is a small evaluation of how men react to campaign materials, not a test of whether the campaign prevents suicide. Men who volunteer to review the campaign may not represent all men with suicidal thoughts.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Started

Oct 2025

Finished

Oct 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Male participants only

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Men (≥ 18y/o) * Experienced suicidal thoughts in the past three year * Access to a smartphone, tablet, or computer with internet connection * Proficiency in Dutch Exclusion Criteria: * Does not meet the specified inclusion criteria.

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Conditions

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Suicidal Ideation Suicide

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Flemish Centre of Expertise in Suicide Prevention, Ghent University

    Ghent, 9000, Belgium

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