Can a 6-Hour course turn students into suicide prevention gatekeepers?

NCT ID NCT07052240

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tests a suicide prevention training program called GTK-UNI for university students in Spain. About 420 students will either take the training right away or wait and take it later. The program teaches how to spot warning signs, talk to someone in distress, and connect them to help. Researchers will check if the training improves students' knowledge, attitudes, and willingness to intervene.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Gatekeeper Training Program (GTK-UNI) - a behavioral intervention

What this could lead to

If effective, this program could become a widely used tool to train university students to recognize warning signs and help peers at risk of suicide.

What could go wrong

This is an early-stage study with 420 participants, and results may not apply to all universities or cultures. The program requires time and commitment, and its long-term impact on actual suicide rates is not yet known.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Help-Seeking Behavior Suicide Prevention

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Universidad de Valencia

    Valencia, 46010, Spain