Status:
COMPLETED
Cognitive Therapy for Suicidal Older Men in Primary Care Settings
Lead Sponsor:
University of Pennsylvania
Collaborating Sponsors:
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Conditions:
Suicide, Attempted
Eligibility:
MALE
60+ years
Phase:
PHASE1
Brief Summary
This study will assess the effectiveness of cognitive therapy in reducing the incidence of suicide ideation and behavior in older men in a primary care setting.
Detailed Description
Older adult males have the highest suicide rate of any age group in the U.S. Over 70 percent of older suicide victims have been to their primary care physician within a month of their death, many with...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Currently experiencing death ideation or suicidal ideation (total score greater than 0 on the Scale for Suicide Ideation)
- English-speaking
- Lives within the area served by the research unit
- Able to provide at least 2 verifiable contacts (typically family members)
Exclusion
- Requires priority treatment for an acute, unstable, or severe Axis III disorder (e.g., dementia)
- Requires priority treatment for another debilitating problem (e.g., severe alcohol or drug dependence, mania, severe anorexia)
- Suffers from a psychotic disorder or psychotic thought processes
- Exhibits self-mutilating behavior without any intent to commit suicide (e.g., burning oneself with a cigarette)
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
May 1 2005
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
February 1 2011
Estimated Enrollment :
34 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00149773
Start Date
May 1 2005
End Date
February 1 2011
Last Update
April 8 2015
Active Locations (1)
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1
Psychopathology Research Unit - University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, 19104