Status:

RECRUITING

Dynamic Deconstructive Psychotherapy Versus Brief Intervention and Contact for Suicidal Adolescents and Young Adults

Lead Sponsor:

State University of New York - Upstate Medical University

Conditions:

Suicidal Ideation

Eligibility:

All Genders

14-40 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The purpose of this clinical trial is to assess whether 6 months of treatment with Dynamic Deconstructive Psychotherapy (DDP) is more effective for reducing thoughts of suicide in suicidal adolescents...

Detailed Description

Currently, it is uncertain which treatments work best to reduce the frequency and intensity of suicidal thoughts in adolescents and young adults. Usual care typically involves a combination of counsel...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • CSSRS suicide ideation of ≥ 2 and PHQ-9 item 9 of ≥ 1
  • Ages 14 through 40 years old of both genders
  • Fluency in English
  • Willingness to enter outpatient treatment as evidenced by psychiatric consultation at the PHRP and attending a first session with their intake therapist
  • Willingness to be video-recorded
  • Completion of baseline outcomes measures

Exclusion

  • Previous or current clinical diagnosis of schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder or autism spectrum disorder as ascertained by self-report on the PHRP intake packet, or on their electronic medical records, or by psychiatric evaluation at the PHRP
  • BMI \< 18 for adults ≥ 18 years old, and BMI \< 17 for adolescents
  • Concurrent use of weekly ECT, ketamine, or esketamine
  • IQ \< 80 on the Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test
  • Current or previous treatment with Dynamic Deconstructive Psychotherapy

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

October 25 2023

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

March 1 2028

Estimated Enrollment :

106 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT05988489

Start Date

October 25 2023

End Date

March 1 2028

Last Update

December 3 2024

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SUNY Upstate Medical University, Psychiatry High Risk Program (PHRP)

Syracuse, New York, United States, 13210