New crisis therapy aims to curb suicidal thoughts
NCT ID NCT05638204
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a new short-term treatment called Suicidal Crisis Intervention (SCI) for adults who have attempted suicide or are in a suicidal crisis. The goal is to reduce suicidal thoughts and related feelings like hopelessness. About 390 participants will be randomly assigned to receive SCI or standard care, and researchers will track changes over time.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 390 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Jul 2023
- Expected to finish
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Sep 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- 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.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria Patient: * After a suicide attempt or suicidal crisis * ≥ 18 years * Availability of a smartphone, tablet and/or computer with internet access, * Dutch-speaking. Exclusion Criteria Patient: * Limited comprehension, cognitive impairment * Psychotic disorder * Unsuitable for individual therapy * Receiving other forms of care is not an exclusion criterion. Inclusion Criteria Close one: * close one of the patient * ≥ 18 years * Dutch- speaking
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Conditions
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How to take part
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The places running it
12 sites. The list below names each one and where it is.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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AZ Groeninge (incl. Mobiel Crisis Team Kortrijk)
RECRUITINGKortrijk, Belgium
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Algemeen Ziekenhuis Glorieux
RECRUITINGRonse, Belgium
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Bethanië GGZ (incl. mobiel crisis team SARA Het Veer)
RECRUITINGZoersel, Belgium
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Medisch Centrum St. Jozef
RECRUITINGBilzen, Belgium
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Mobiel Crisis Team zorggroep Multiversum
RECRUITINGBoechout, Belgium
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Openbaar Psychiatrisch Zorgcentrum Geel
RECRUITINGGeel, Belgium
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Openbaar Psychiatrisch Zorgcentrum Rekem
RECRUITINGRekem, Belgium
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Psychiatrisch Centrum Ariadne
RECRUITINGLede, Belgium
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Psychiatrisch Centrum Sint Amandus (incl. Mobiel Crisis Team)
RECRUITINGBeernem, Belgium
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Psychiatrisch Ziekenhuis Heilige Familie Kortrijk
RECRUITINGKortrijk, Belgium
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Psychiatrisch Ziekenhuis Sint Lucia (incl. Mobiel Team Acute Zorgen)
RECRUITINGSint-Niklaas, Belgium
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UZ Gent
RECRUITINGGhent, 9000, Belgium
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