New class aims to reduce suicidal thoughts after an attempt
NCT ID NCT04140149
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study tested a 12-week class called 'Living with Hope' for people who recently attempted suicide. The class teaches coping skills based on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). Researchers wanted to see if it could lower suicidal thoughts, hopelessness, and depression. The study included 26 adults who had made a suicide attempt in the past 3 months.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Living with Hope (12-week CBT-based psychoeducational skills class)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a practical, low-cost class to help people cope after a suicide attempt and reduce suicidal thoughts.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small, early study with only 26 participants and no control group. Results may not apply to everyone, and the class may not prevent future attempts.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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26 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jul 2021
- Finished
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Aug 2023
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Adults ages 18 years and older who have made a suicide attempt in the past 3 months and have sought mental health help through a local crisis response centre or emergency department.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Made a suicide attempt in the past 3 months 2. Sought mental health crisis services, and referred to the Living with Hope program \- Exclusion Criteria: 1. Not proficient in English 2. Exhibiting active psychotic symptoms 3. Significant cognitive impairment, are 4. Currently expressing anger or disappointment about the outcome of their attempt, 5. Recent history of violence or verbal aggression towards others, or are exhibiting other signs of behavior that would pose a threat to the safety or wellbeing of class participants 6. Primary substance use disorder -
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Crisis Response Centre
Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3E 0Y1, Canada
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