Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy + Safety Planning For Suicidal Behavior

Suicidal and Self-injurious Behaviour Clinical Trial

Official title: Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy + Safety Planning For Suicidal Behavior: A Treatment Development Study

Status Completed

Clinical Trial Summary

The purpose of this study is to combine and adapt Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) + Safety Planning Intervention (SPI) for individuals with suicidal behavior and to determine its feasibility, acceptability, safety and preliminary effectiveness. An exploratory aim is to collect data on the cognitive changes underlying treatment gains.

Clinical Trial Description

• The study is a nine-week clinical trial combining Safety Planning Intervention plus Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for patients with a recent history of suicidal thoughts or behavior and current or past depressive symptoms.

• These treatments work for depression and some preliminary data suggest they may work to prevent suicidal behavior.

• Participation includes:

• Nine weeks of free treatment

• Clinical assessments

• An opportunity to offer your views on treatment and suggestions for improving the treatment in focus groups ;

Study Design

Endpoint Classification: Safety/Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment, Masking: Open Label, Primary Purpose: Treatment

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Monopolar Depression, Single Episode or Unspecified
• Self-Injurious Behavior
• Suicidal and Self-injurious Behaviour

• NCT number: NCT01826240
• Study type: Interventional
• Source: New York State Psychiatric Institute
• Status: Completed
• Phase: Phase 1
• Start date: March 2013
• Completion date: February 2015