Can DBT training break the cycle of suicide risk in families?
NCT ID NCT06463054
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at how a mother's emotions and history of suicidal behavior might influence her child's risk of suicidal thoughts or actions. About 150 mother-child pairs (children aged 9-11) will be randomly assigned to either a 6-month DBT skills training program or standard care. The goal is to see if the training reduces suicidal thoughts and behaviors in children over one year.
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 150 people
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- Started
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Apr 2024
- Expected to finish
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Mar 2028
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Biological mothers with legal custody of target child between 9-11 * Confirmed lifetime Biological mothers with legal custody of target child between 9-11 * Confirmed lifetime history of suicidal behavior for mothers of suicidal behavior for mothers Exclusion Criteria: * Any mothers and children with major medical illnesses that might be associated with organic personality changes or ER difficulties (e.g. Parkinson's Disease, seizure disorders) * Cardiac nervous system abnormalities that would influence physiological readings * Previous DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) in the last six months
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Locations
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University of Pittsburgh
RECRUITINGPittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15213, United States
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