New study seeks to unravel the roots of suicidal thoughts
NCT ID NCT07284238
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study aims to develop a detailed model of how suicidal thoughts form, based on interviews with people who have attempted suicide, their family and friends, and healthcare professionals in Catalonia, Spain. Researchers will analyze these conversations to find common themes and patterns. The goal is to better understand the personal and social factors behind suicidal thinking, not to test any treatment.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could provide a deeper understanding of how suicidal thoughts develop, potentially improving prevention strategies and support for those at risk.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage qualitative study with only 45 participants in one region, so findings may not apply broadly. It aims to build theory, not test a treatment.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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About 45 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Mar 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Sep 2027
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.
Who is studied
The study population comprises three analytically complementary groups within the mental health system of Catalonia: (1) adults with a history of one or more suicide attempts within the past 6 months to 3 years; (2) members of their family, social, or community support networks who have provided meaningful accompaniment during or after the attempt; and (3) healthcare professionals directly involved in the care of individuals who have attempted suicide and with at least one year of experience in mental health services. These groups are independent from each other, ensuring contextual diversity, confidentiality and robust interpretive depth.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults ≥18 years of age. * Usual residence in Catalonia (Spain). * Ability to understand, speak, read, and write in Catalan or Spanish. * Belonging to one of the three defined analytical groups: (A) Individuals who have attempted suicide within the past 6 months to 3 years. (B) Members of their family, social, or community support networks. (C) Healthcare professionals directly involved in the care of individuals who have attempted suicide. * Demonstrated clinical/emotional stability ensuring safe participation, as confirmed by the referring clinician. * For individuals with lived experience (Group A): at least 6 months since the last suicide attempt or acute clinical crisis. * For support networks (Group B): having maintained meaningful proximity or involvement during or after the suicide attempt. * For healthcare professionals (Group C): minimum of 1 year of professional experience in mental health care. Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of acute clinical decompensation preventing safe participation. * Active suicidal risk or acute crisis at the time of recruitment. * Acute vulnerability identified during screening. * Inability to provide informed consent. * Direct hierarchical dependence or conflict of interest with the research team (for Group C).
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Conditions
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Locations
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Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau
Barcelona, Barcelona, 08041, Spain
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