Additional identifiers
EudraCT number
ClinicalTrials.gov number
Protocol/serial number
F1004
Study information
Scientific title
Acronym
Study hypothesis
The purpose of the project is to undertake a randomised clinical trial in order to:
1. Compare the use of cognitive-behavioural techniques in reducing suicidal potential, and acute symptoms of anxiety and depression in clients referred to the Rapid Response Team in the North Hull catchment area: after five sessions and after a 3-month period.
2. Evaluate current interventions already used within the Rapid Response Team in reducing suicidal potential and acute symptoms of anxiety and depression: after five sessions and a 3-month period.
Reduction of suicide rate has been identified as a key issue for the Health Service to address (Health of the Nation 1993). House et al. (1992) describes a three-part strategy for future interventions to reduce the suicide rate: assessment of need; identification of effective interventions; and the development of specific deliberate self-harm services. There is a large body of research which has sought to identify factors which increase an individual's suicide potential, and this research offers a general picture of individuals who are potentially at risk. Mental illness has been indicated as one of the risk factors for suicide in a number of studies (Goldacre et al., 1993), as has previous suicide attempts (Nordentoft et al., 1993). This would suggest that those referred to mental health services because of mental illness and/or a recent suicide attempt are more vulnerable to suicide. Whilst some of the studies identifying risk factors have used the results to suggest possible areas of intervention, the studies have not been able to evaluate the outcomes of the interventions suggested. There is a much smaller body of research which has been aimed at evaluating the effectiveness of clinical practice in reducing suicide. Hawton et al. (1987) undertook a clinical trial using brief problem-orientated counselling, whilst Salkovskis et al. (1990) used problem-solving therapy in a clinical trial: both indicate a reduction in repetition of attempted suicide and an improvement in Beck Depression Inventory scores. One of the essential elements for the future development of Mental Health Services which reduce suicide rates will be further research identifying clinical interventions which reduce suicide potential effectively. This study is specifically aimed at nursing interventions, and will compare the use of brief cognitive-behavioural interventions in reducing suicide potential.
Ethics approval
Not provided at time of registration
Study design
Randomised controlled trial
Primary study design
Interventional
Secondary study design
Randomised controlled trial
Trial setting
Not specified
Trial type
Not Specified
Patient information sheet
Condition
Mental and behavioural disorders
Intervention
Not provided at time of registration
Intervention type
Other
Phase
Not Applicable
Drug names
Primary outcome measure
Not provided at time of registration
Secondary outcome measures
Not provided at time of registration
Overall trial start date
25/09/1995
Overall trial end date
24/09/1996
Reason abandoned (if study stopped)
Eligibility
Participant inclusion criteria
Patients with suicidal tendencies
Participant type
Patient
Age group
Not Specified
Gender
Not Specified
Target number of participants
Not provided at time of registration
Participant exclusion criteria
Not provided at time of registration
Recruitment start date
25/09/1995
Recruitment end date
24/09/1996
Locations
Countries of recruitment
United Kingdom
Trial participating centre
University of Hull
Hull
HU6 7RX
United Kingdom
Sponsor information
Organisation
NHS R&D Regional Programme Register - Department of Health (UK)
Sponsor details
The Department of Health
Richmond House
79 Whitehall
London
SW1A 2NL
United Kingdom
+44 (0)20 7307 2622
dhmail@doh.gsi.org.uk
Sponsor type
Government
Website
Funders
Funder type
Government
Funder name
NHS Executive Northern and Yorkshire (UK)
Alternative name(s)
Funding Body Type
Funding Body Subtype
Location
Results and Publications
Publication and dissemination plan
Not provided at time of registration
Intention to publish date
Participant level data
Not provided at time of registration
Basic results (scientific)
Publication list