Short therapy shows promise in preventing repeat suicide attempts

NCT ID NCT03894462

First seen Jul 01, 2026 · Last updated Jul 01, 2026

Summary

This study tests a short, three-session therapy program called ASSIP for adults who have attempted suicide within the past 60 days. The therapy helps participants understand the feelings and events leading up to their attempt and create a personalized safety plan. Researchers want to see if this low-cost approach can reduce the chance of another suicide attempt compared to standard care.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Attempted Suicide Short Intervention Program (ASSIP) - a brief, manualized behavioral therapy delivered in three sessions

What this could lead to

If effective, this could provide a practical, low-cost therapy that reduces suicide reattempts in real-world healthcare settings.

What could go wrong

This is a single study in one health system, and results may not apply everywhere. The therapy may not work for everyone, and some participants might still attempt suicide.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Suicide, Attempted

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • St. Joseph's Health Hospital

    Syracuse, New York, 13203, United States

  • University of Rochester Medical Center

    Rochester, New York, 14604, United States

  • Upstate University Hospital

    Syracuse, New York, 13210, United States