Trial Outcomes & Findings for Motivational Interviewing to Prevent Suicide in High Risk Veterans (NCT NCT01544127)

NCT ID: NCT01544127

Last Updated: 2022-02-25

Results Overview

The number of participants with suicidal ideation and severity of suicidal ideation was measured using the Scale for Suicidal Ideation (SSI) at 1, 3, and 6 months after discharge. Scores range from 0-38, with scores of 1 or greater indicating the presence of suicidal ideation.

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

NA

Target enrollment

132 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

6 months

Results posted on

2022-02-25

Participant Flow

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
MI-SI
Motivational interviewing to address suicidal ideation (MI-SI) is an adaptation of motivational interviewing that is focused on exploring and resolving ambivalence about living.
MI-SI-R
Motivational interviewing to address suicidal ideation revised (MI-SI-R) is an adaptation of motivational interviewing that is focused on resolving ambivalence about living.
VA TAU
Treatment as usual is standard treatment received during acute psychiatric hospitalization in a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical center and after discharge.
Overall Study
STARTED
33
33
66
Overall Study
COMPLETED
22
27
52
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
11
6
14

Reasons for withdrawal

Reasons for withdrawal
Measure
MI-SI
Motivational interviewing to address suicidal ideation (MI-SI) is an adaptation of motivational interviewing that is focused on exploring and resolving ambivalence about living.
MI-SI-R
Motivational interviewing to address suicidal ideation revised (MI-SI-R) is an adaptation of motivational interviewing that is focused on resolving ambivalence about living.
VA TAU
Treatment as usual is standard treatment received during acute psychiatric hospitalization in a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical center and after discharge.
Overall Study
Lost to Follow-up
4
2
9
Overall Study
Withdrawal by Subject
2
2
1
Overall Study
Discharged out of catchment area
1
1
1
Overall Study
Death
1
0
0
Overall Study
Jail or Prison
1
1
2
Overall Study
Became Psychotic
1
0
0
Overall Study
Researcher withdrew
1
0
0
Overall Study
Went active duty
0
0
1

Baseline Characteristics

Motivational Interviewing to Prevent Suicide in High Risk Veterans

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
MI-SI+TAU
n=33 Participants
Motivational Interviewing to Address Suicidal Ideation (MI-SI) MI-SI focuses on exploring and resolving ambivalence about living. It consist of 1 or 2 in-person MI-SI sessions (50 mins.) on an inpatient unit, plus a telephone follow-up session (30-50 mins)
MI-SI-R+TAU
n=33 Participants
Motivational Interviewing to Address Suicidal Ideation Revised (MI-SI-R) MI-SI-R focuses on resolving ambivalence about living. It consists of 1 or 2 in-person MI-SI sessions (50 mins.) on an inpatient unit, plus a telephone follow-up MI-SI session (30-50 mins)
Treatment as Usual (TAU)
n=66 Participants
Treatment as Usual (TAU) TAU consisted of standard inpatient treatment that includes medication management, case management, meals and a bed, and milieu therapy consisting of creative and social activities. Some families of veterans also received education to create a supportive home environment. Suicidal patients also completed a safety plan prior to discharge, and their care was overseen by a local Suicide Prevention Coordinator and case managers.
Total
n=132 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Continuous
46.61 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 12.69 • n=5 Participants
43.91 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 12.44 • n=7 Participants
46.03 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 12.77 • n=5 Participants
45.64 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 12.61 • n=4 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
3 Participants
n=5 Participants
3 Participants
n=7 Participants
8 Participants
n=5 Participants
14 Participants
n=4 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
30 Participants
n=5 Participants
30 Participants
n=7 Participants
58 Participants
n=5 Participants
118 Participants
n=4 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Hispanic or Latino
1 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
2 Participants
n=5 Participants
3 Participants
n=4 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Not Hispanic or Latino
32 Participants
n=5 Participants
33 Participants
n=7 Participants
64 Participants
n=5 Participants
129 Participants
n=4 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=4 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
2 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
1 Participants
n=5 Participants
3 Participants
n=4 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=4 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
1 Participants
n=5 Participants
2 Participants
n=4 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
5 Participants
n=5 Participants
5 Participants
n=7 Participants
8 Participants
n=5 Participants
18 Participants
n=4 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
25 Participants
n=5 Participants
25 Participants
n=7 Participants
52 Participants
n=5 Participants
102 Participants
n=4 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
3 Participants
n=7 Participants
4 Participants
n=5 Participants
7 Participants
n=4 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=4 Participants
Marital Status
Married
13 Participants
n=5 Participants
9 Participants
n=7 Participants
22 Participants
n=5 Participants
44 Participants
n=4 Participants
Marital Status
Divorced/Separated
9 Participants
n=5 Participants
15 Participants
n=7 Participants
33 Participants
n=5 Participants
57 Participants
n=4 Participants
Marital Status
Never Married
8 Participants
n=5 Participants
7 Participants
n=7 Participants
10 Participants
n=5 Participants
25 Participants
n=4 Participants
Marital Status
Widowed
3 Participants
n=5 Participants
2 Participants
n=7 Participants
1 Participants
n=5 Participants
6 Participants
n=4 Participants
Employment
Part/Fulltime/Self-Employed
4 Participants
n=5 Participants
6 Participants
n=7 Participants
14 Participants
n=5 Participants
24 Participants
n=4 Participants
Employment
Student/Homemaker
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
2 Participants
n=5 Participants
2 Participants
n=4 Participants
Employment
Unemployed
11 Participants
n=5 Participants
6 Participants
n=7 Participants
18 Participants
n=5 Participants
35 Participants
n=4 Participants
Employment
Disabled/Retired
18 Participants
n=5 Participants
21 Participants
n=7 Participants
31 Participants
n=5 Participants
70 Participants
n=4 Participants
Employment
Other
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
1 Participants
n=5 Participants
1 Participants
n=4 Participants
Years of Service
6.21 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 7.05 • n=5 Participants
5.82 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 4.82 • n=7 Participants
7.09 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 6.78 • n=5 Participants
6.55 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 6.40 • n=4 Participants
Era
Post 9/11 (2001-Present)
7 Participants
n=5 Participants
13 Participants
n=7 Participants
17 Participants
n=5 Participants
37 Participants
n=4 Participants
Era
Desert Storm/Shield (1990-2001)
2 Participants
n=5 Participants
3 Participants
n=7 Participants
5 Participants
n=5 Participants
10 Participants
n=4 Participants
Era
Post-Vietnam Peace (1975-1990)
9 Participants
n=5 Participants
6 Participants
n=7 Participants
16 Participants
n=5 Participants
31 Participants
n=4 Participants
Era
Vietnam War (1964-1975)
6 Participants
n=5 Participants
1 Participants
n=7 Participants
5 Participants
n=5 Participants
12 Participants
n=4 Participants
Era
Post-Korea Peace (1955-1964)
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
2 Participants
n=5 Participants
2 Participants
n=4 Participants
Era
Multiple Eras
9 Participants
n=5 Participants
10 Participants
n=7 Participants
21 Participants
n=5 Participants
40 Participants
n=4 Participants
Deployed to Combat Zone
15 Participants
n=5 Participants
17 Participants
n=7 Participants
30 Participants
n=5 Participants
62 Participants
n=4 Participants
Scale for Suicidal Ideation (SSI)
Current (week before hospitalization)
23.27 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 8.33 • n=5 Participants
20.06 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 7.73 • n=7 Participants
20.54 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 8.64 • n=5 Participants
21.11 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 24.85 • n=4 Participants
Scale for Suicidal Ideation (SSI)
Worst Point
26.75 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 8.50 • n=5 Participants
25.76 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 8.81 • n=7 Participants
23.45 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 9.07 • n=5 Participants
24.85 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 8.92 • n=4 Participants
Columbia- Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS): Suicide Attempt Last Month
6 Participants
n=5 Participants
7 Participants
n=7 Participants
17 Participants
n=5 Participants
30 Participants
n=4 Participants
C-SSRS: Lifetime Suicide Attempts
2.85 events
STANDARD_DEVIATION 3.44 • n=5 Participants
1.84 events
STANDARD_DEVIATION 2.81 • n=7 Participants
1.24 events
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.66 • n=5 Participants
1.80 events
STANDARD_DEVIATION 2.57 • n=4 Participants
Ohio State University Traumatic Brain Injury Identification Method (TBI-ID): Loss of Consciousness
#Times
2.03 events
STANDARD_DEVIATION 2.23 • n=5 Participants
1.91 events
STANDARD_DEVIATION 2.11 • n=7 Participants
1.18 events
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.71 • n=5 Participants
1.58 events
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.98 • n=4 Participants
Ohio State University Traumatic Brain Injury Identification Method (TBI-ID): Loss of Consciousness
# Times >= 30 mins
0.42 events
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.66 • n=5 Participants
0.21 events
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.42 • n=7 Participants
0.17 events
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.41 • n=5 Participants
0.24 events
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.50 • n=4 Participants
TBI-ID: Loss of Consciousness Before 15 Years of Age
11 Participants
n=5 Participants
12 Participants
n=7 Participants
12 Participants
n=5 Participants
35 Participants
n=4 Participants
TBI-ID: Worst TBI
3.00 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.06 • n=5 Participants
2.70 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.10 • n=7 Participants
2.44 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.18 • n=5 Participants
2.64 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.15 • n=4 Participants
Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9): Depression
18.54 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 4.29 • n=5 Participants
18.12 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 4.74 • n=7 Participants
17.92 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 5.28 • n=5 Participants
18.13 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 4.88 • n=4 Participants
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Checklist Civilian Version (PCL-C)
60.12 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 11.07 • n=5 Participants
58.39 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 12.73 • n=7 Participants
56.89 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 13.35 • n=5 Participants
58.08 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 12.64 • n=4 Participants
Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI)
26.09 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 10.72 • n=5 Participants
27.21 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 12.72 • n=7 Participants
28.24 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 10.20 • n=5 Participants
26.91 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 11.08 • n=4 Participants
Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT)
14.54 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 11.50 • n=5 Participants
9.67 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 10.19 • n=7 Participants
14.48 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 12.53 • n=5 Participants
12.80 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 11.81 • n=4 Participants
Drug Abuse Screening Test (DAST)
2.58 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 2.90 • n=5 Participants
2.85 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 3.38 • n=7 Participants
3.02 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 3.31 • n=5 Participants
2.86 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 3.21 • n=4 Participants
Addiction Severity Index (ASI) (past 28 days)
Any Mental Health Inpatient Days
0.27 days
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.15 • n=5 Participants
2.82 days
STANDARD_DEVIATION 7.38 • n=7 Participants
2.39 days
STANDARD_DEVIATION 6.32 • n=5 Participants
1.97 days
STANDARD_DEVIATION 5.87 • n=4 Participants
Addiction Severity Index (ASI) (past 28 days)
Any Mental Health Outpatient Days
2.58 days
STANDARD_DEVIATION 4.47 • n=5 Participants
2.83 days
STANDARD_DEVIATION 4.43 • n=7 Participants
3.58 days
STANDARD_DEVIATION 5.50 • n=5 Participants
2.82 days
STANDARD_DEVIATION 4.43 • n=4 Participants
Addiction Severity Index (ASI) (past 28 days)
Psychiatric Medication
14.82 days
STANDARD_DEVIATION 12.87 • n=5 Participants
18.70 days
STANDARD_DEVIATION 12.61 • n=7 Participants
17.20 days
STANDARD_DEVIATION 12.82 • n=5 Participants
16.98 days
STANDARD_DEVIATION 12.76 • n=4 Participants
Addiction Severity Index (ASI) (past 28 days)
Medical Medication
16.15 days
STANDARD_DEVIATION 12.96 • n=5 Participants
14.00 days
STANDARD_DEVIATION 14.00 • n=7 Participants
14.45 days
STANDARD_DEVIATION 13.36 • n=5 Participants
14.77 days
STANDARD_DEVIATION 13.35 • n=4 Participants
Addiction Severity Index (ASI) (past 28 days)
Substance Abuse Medication
1.85 days
STANDARD_DEVIATION 6.09 • n=5 Participants
0.03 days
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.17 • n=7 Participants
2.14 days
STANDARD_DEVIATION 7.08 • n=5 Participants
1.54 days
STANDARD_DEVIATION 5.89 • n=4 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 6 months

Population: Analytical sample consists of participants who completed at least one follow-up.

The number of participants with suicidal ideation and severity of suicidal ideation was measured using the Scale for Suicidal Ideation (SSI) at 1, 3, and 6 months after discharge. Scores range from 0-38, with scores of 1 or greater indicating the presence of suicidal ideation.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
MI-SI+TAU
n=28 Participants
Motivational Interviewing to Address Suicidal Ideation MI-SI+TAU: MI-SI focuses on exploring and resolving ambivalence about living. It consists of 1 or 2 in-person MI-SI sessions (50 mins.) on an inpatient unit, plus a telephone follow-up MI-SI session (30-50 mins)
MI-SI-R+TAU
n=31 Participants
Motivational Interviewing to Address Suicidal Ideation Revised MI-SI-R+TAU: MI-SI-R focuses on resolving ambivalence about living. It consists of 1 or 2 in-person MI-SI sessions (50 mins.) on an inpatient unit, plus a telephone follow-up MI-SI session (30-50 mins)
TAU Alone
n=63 Participants
Treatment as usual TAU: Inpatient treatment includes medication management, case management, meals and a bed, milieu therapy consisting of creative and social activities, and a safety plan. Some families of veterans also received education to create a supportive home environment. As part of Veterans Health Administration(VHA) suicide prevention policy, the care of suicidal patients is also overseen by a local Suicide Prevention Coordinator and case managers.
Number of Participants With Suicidal Ideation
1 Month
16 Participants
19 Participants
38 Participants
Number of Participants With Suicidal Ideation
3 Months
17 Participants
16 Participants
42 Participants
Number of Participants With Suicidal Ideation
6 Months
13 Participants
18 Participants
40 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 6 months

Population: Analyses were limited to the participants who reported suicidal ideation over follow-up.

Severity of suicidal ideation was measured by the Scale for Suicidal Ideation at 1, 3, and 6 months after discharge. Scores range from 0 to 38, with higher scores indicating more severe suicidal ideation.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
MI-SI+TAU
n=25 Participants
Motivational Interviewing to Address Suicidal Ideation MI-SI+TAU: MI-SI focuses on exploring and resolving ambivalence about living. It consists of 1 or 2 in-person MI-SI sessions (50 mins.) on an inpatient unit, plus a telephone follow-up MI-SI session (30-50 mins)
MI-SI-R+TAU
n=27 Participants
Motivational Interviewing to Address Suicidal Ideation Revised MI-SI-R+TAU: MI-SI-R focuses on resolving ambivalence about living. It consists of 1 or 2 in-person MI-SI sessions (50 mins.) on an inpatient unit, plus a telephone follow-up MI-SI session (30-50 mins)
TAU Alone
n=54 Participants
Treatment as usual TAU: Inpatient treatment includes medication management, case management, meals and a bed, milieu therapy consisting of creative and social activities, and a safety plan. Some families of veterans also received education to create a supportive home environment. As part of Veterans Health Administration(VHA) suicide prevention policy, the care of suicidal patients is also overseen by a local Suicide Prevention Coordinator and case managers.
Severity of Suicidal Ideation Among Those With It
1 month
16.94 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 9.05
14.26 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 9.70
14.21 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 9.62
Severity of Suicidal Ideation Among Those With It
3 months
8.88 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 9.05
15.25 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 9.39
12.74 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 8.57
Severity of Suicidal Ideation Among Those With It
6 months
18.15 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 10.52
16.89 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 9.18
15.45 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 10.06

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 1 month

Population: Analyses were limited to participants who were immediately discharged to outpatient treatment.

Treatment engagement was measured using the Treatment Services Review-6 (TSR-6) at 1 month after discharge.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
MI-SI+TAU
n=21 Participants
Motivational Interviewing to Address Suicidal Ideation MI-SI+TAU: MI-SI focuses on exploring and resolving ambivalence about living. It consists of 1 or 2 in-person MI-SI sessions (50 mins.) on an inpatient unit, plus a telephone follow-up MI-SI session (30-50 mins)
MI-SI-R+TAU
n=25 Participants
Motivational Interviewing to Address Suicidal Ideation Revised MI-SI-R+TAU: MI-SI-R focuses on resolving ambivalence about living. It consists of 1 or 2 in-person MI-SI sessions (50 mins.) on an inpatient unit, plus a telephone follow-up MI-SI session (30-50 mins)
TAU Alone
n=41 Participants
Treatment as usual TAU: Inpatient treatment includes medication management, case management, meals and a bed, milieu therapy consisting of creative and social activities, and a safety plan. Some families of veterans also received education to create a supportive home environment. As part of Veterans Health Administration(VHA) suicide prevention policy, the care of suicidal patients is also overseen by a local Suicide Prevention Coordinator and case managers.
Number of Participants With Two Outpatient Mental Health or Substance Treatment Sessions
16 Participants
17 Participants
31 Participants

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: 1, 3, and 6 months

Population: All participants were entered into analyses and censored at suicide attempt or the last follow-up assessment. Follow-up assessments were completed by 122 participants.

Presence of a suicide attempt was measured with the Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS) at 1, 3, and 6 months after discharge.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
MI-SI+TAU
n=28 Participants
Motivational Interviewing to Address Suicidal Ideation MI-SI+TAU: MI-SI focuses on exploring and resolving ambivalence about living. It consists of 1 or 2 in-person MI-SI sessions (50 mins.) on an inpatient unit, plus a telephone follow-up MI-SI session (30-50 mins)
MI-SI-R+TAU
n=31 Participants
Motivational Interviewing to Address Suicidal Ideation Revised MI-SI-R+TAU: MI-SI-R focuses on resolving ambivalence about living. It consists of 1 or 2 in-person MI-SI sessions (50 mins.) on an inpatient unit, plus a telephone follow-up MI-SI session (30-50 mins)
TAU Alone
n=63 Participants
Treatment as usual TAU: Inpatient treatment includes medication management, case management, meals and a bed, milieu therapy consisting of creative and social activities, and a safety plan. Some families of veterans also received education to create a supportive home environment. As part of Veterans Health Administration(VHA) suicide prevention policy, the care of suicidal patients is also overseen by a local Suicide Prevention Coordinator and case managers.
Number of Participants With a Suicide Attempt
1 Month
2 Participants
1 Participants
5 Participants
Number of Participants With a Suicide Attempt
3 Months
2 Participants
1 Participants
1 Participants
Number of Participants With a Suicide Attempt
6 Months
2 Participants
0 Participants
2 Participants

Adverse Events

MI-SI+TAU

Serious events: 7 serious events
Other events: 10 other events
Deaths: 1 deaths

MI-SI-R+TAU

Serious events: 3 serious events
Other events: 10 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

TAU Alone

Serious events: 12 serious events
Other events: 21 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Serious adverse events
Measure
MI-SI+TAU
n=33 participants at risk
Motivational Interviewing to Address Suicidal Ideation MI-SI+TAU: MI-SI focuses on exploring and resolving ambivalence about living. It consists of 1 or 2 in-person MI-SI sessions (50 mins.) on an inpatient unit, plus a telephone follow-up MI-SI session (30-50 mins)
MI-SI-R+TAU
n=33 participants at risk
Motivational Interviewing to Address Suicidal Ideation Revised MI-SI-R+TAU: MI-SI-R focuses on resolving ambivalence about living. It consists of 1 or 2 in-person MI-SI sessions (50 mins.) on an inpatient unit, plus a telephone follow-up MI-SI session (30-50 mins)
TAU Alone
n=66 participants at risk
Treatment as usual TAU: Inpatient treatment includes medication management, case management, meals and a bed, milieu therapy consisting of creative and social activities, and a safety plan. Some families of veterans also received education to create a supportive home environment. As part of VHA suicide prevention policy, the care of suicidal patients is also overseen by a local Suicide Prevention Coordinator and case managers.
Psychiatric disorders
Suicide Attempt
15.2%
5/33 • Number of events 6 • 6 months
For this study, serious adverse events were death and other life-threatening events including suicide attempts and accidental overdose. Adverse events were suicidal ideation or psychiatric symptoms that led to an Emergency Department visit and/or hospitalization.
9.1%
3/33 • Number of events 4 • 6 months
For this study, serious adverse events were death and other life-threatening events including suicide attempts and accidental overdose. Adverse events were suicidal ideation or psychiatric symptoms that led to an Emergency Department visit and/or hospitalization.
15.2%
10/66 • Number of events 11 • 6 months
For this study, serious adverse events were death and other life-threatening events including suicide attempts and accidental overdose. Adverse events were suicidal ideation or psychiatric symptoms that led to an Emergency Department visit and/or hospitalization.
Psychiatric disorders
Accidental Overdose
3.0%
1/33 • Number of events 1 • 6 months
For this study, serious adverse events were death and other life-threatening events including suicide attempts and accidental overdose. Adverse events were suicidal ideation or psychiatric symptoms that led to an Emergency Department visit and/or hospitalization.
0.00%
0/33 • 6 months
For this study, serious adverse events were death and other life-threatening events including suicide attempts and accidental overdose. Adverse events were suicidal ideation or psychiatric symptoms that led to an Emergency Department visit and/or hospitalization.
3.0%
2/66 • Number of events 2 • 6 months
For this study, serious adverse events were death and other life-threatening events including suicide attempts and accidental overdose. Adverse events were suicidal ideation or psychiatric symptoms that led to an Emergency Department visit and/or hospitalization.
Cardiac disorders
Death
3.0%
1/33 • Number of events 1 • 6 months
For this study, serious adverse events were death and other life-threatening events including suicide attempts and accidental overdose. Adverse events were suicidal ideation or psychiatric symptoms that led to an Emergency Department visit and/or hospitalization.
0.00%
0/33 • 6 months
For this study, serious adverse events were death and other life-threatening events including suicide attempts and accidental overdose. Adverse events were suicidal ideation or psychiatric symptoms that led to an Emergency Department visit and/or hospitalization.
0.00%
0/66 • 6 months
For this study, serious adverse events were death and other life-threatening events including suicide attempts and accidental overdose. Adverse events were suicidal ideation or psychiatric symptoms that led to an Emergency Department visit and/or hospitalization.

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
MI-SI+TAU
n=33 participants at risk
Motivational Interviewing to Address Suicidal Ideation MI-SI+TAU: MI-SI focuses on exploring and resolving ambivalence about living. It consists of 1 or 2 in-person MI-SI sessions (50 mins.) on an inpatient unit, plus a telephone follow-up MI-SI session (30-50 mins)
MI-SI-R+TAU
n=33 participants at risk
Motivational Interviewing to Address Suicidal Ideation Revised MI-SI-R+TAU: MI-SI-R focuses on resolving ambivalence about living. It consists of 1 or 2 in-person MI-SI sessions (50 mins.) on an inpatient unit, plus a telephone follow-up MI-SI session (30-50 mins)
TAU Alone
n=66 participants at risk
Treatment as usual TAU: Inpatient treatment includes medication management, case management, meals and a bed, milieu therapy consisting of creative and social activities, and a safety plan. Some families of veterans also received education to create a supportive home environment. As part of VHA suicide prevention policy, the care of suicidal patients is also overseen by a local Suicide Prevention Coordinator and case managers.
Psychiatric disorders
Suicidal ideation
27.3%
9/33 • Number of events 11 • 6 months
For this study, serious adverse events were death and other life-threatening events including suicide attempts and accidental overdose. Adverse events were suicidal ideation or psychiatric symptoms that led to an Emergency Department visit and/or hospitalization.
24.2%
8/33 • Number of events 10 • 6 months
For this study, serious adverse events were death and other life-threatening events including suicide attempts and accidental overdose. Adverse events were suicidal ideation or psychiatric symptoms that led to an Emergency Department visit and/or hospitalization.
28.8%
19/66 • Number of events 24 • 6 months
For this study, serious adverse events were death and other life-threatening events including suicide attempts and accidental overdose. Adverse events were suicidal ideation or psychiatric symptoms that led to an Emergency Department visit and/or hospitalization.
Psychiatric disorders
Psychiatric Symptoms
6.1%
2/33 • Number of events 2 • 6 months
For this study, serious adverse events were death and other life-threatening events including suicide attempts and accidental overdose. Adverse events were suicidal ideation or psychiatric symptoms that led to an Emergency Department visit and/or hospitalization.
9.1%
3/33 • Number of events 4 • 6 months
For this study, serious adverse events were death and other life-threatening events including suicide attempts and accidental overdose. Adverse events were suicidal ideation or psychiatric symptoms that led to an Emergency Department visit and/or hospitalization.
7.6%
5/66 • Number of events 5 • 6 months
For this study, serious adverse events were death and other life-threatening events including suicide attempts and accidental overdose. Adverse events were suicidal ideation or psychiatric symptoms that led to an Emergency Department visit and/or hospitalization.

Additional Information

Dr. Peter Britton

Canandaigu VA Medical Center

Phone: 585-393-7926

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
  • Publication restrictions are in place