Trial Outcomes & Findings for Ottawa Suicide Prevention in Men Pilot Study (NCT NCT02718248)

NCT ID: NCT02718248

Last Updated: 2018-08-20

Results Overview

Measures change in the severity of depressive symptoms. Total scores on this scale range from 0 to 27, with higher scores indicating more severe depression symptoms. The scores on the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) scale should be interpreted as follows: 0-4: Minimal Depression; 5-9: Mild Depression 10-14: Moderate Depression; 15-19: Moderately Severe Depression; 20 and Above: Severe Depression.

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

NA

Target enrollment

7 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

Baseline, Week 1, Week 2, Week 3, Week 4, Week 5

Results posted on

2018-08-20

Participant Flow

Participant recruitment took place over a 6 month period from Sept. 2016 to Feb. 2017. TOH ED staff were asked to approach participants with information about the study and refer any eligible men to the Research Coordinator. Once participants were referred to the Research Coordinator, she contacted them by telephone and scheduled a Baseline Visit.

No participants were excluded from this study post-enrollment.

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
CHESS Mobile Health Group
The intervention will be six weekly one hour sessions of face-to-face problem solving therapy combined with the CHESS Mobile Health smart phone application (Comprehensive Health Enhancement Support System - CHESS). The CHESS Mobile Health smart phone application enables users to access relevant resources, create a support network and check in regularly with carers. The intervention will be delivered by Dr. Hatcher, a staff psychiatrist in Liaison Psychiatry at The Ottawa Hospital General Campus. CHESS Mobile Health smart phone application: A smart phone application designed to reduce intentional self-harm through problem solving e-therapy. Problem solving therapy: Face to face problem solving therapy every week for six weeks.
Overall Study
STARTED
7
Overall Study
COMPLETED
7
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
0

Reasons for withdrawal

Withdrawal data not reported

Baseline Characteristics

Race and Ethnicity were not collected from any participant.

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
CHESS Mobile Health Group
n=7 Participants
The intervention will be six weekly one hour sessions of face-to-face problem solving therapy combined with the CHESS Mobile Health smart phone application (Comprehensive Health Enhancement Support System - CHESS). The CHESS Mobile Health smart phone application enables users to access relevant resources, create a support network and check in regularly with carers. The intervention will be delivered by Dr. Hatcher, a staff psychiatrist in Liaison Psychiatry at The Ottawa Hospital General Campus. CHESS Mobile Health smart phone application: A smart phone application designed to reduce intentional self-harm through problem solving e-therapy. Problem solving therapy: Face to face problem solving therapy every week for six weeks.
Age, Categorical
<=18 years
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
Age, Categorical
Between 18 and 65 years
7 Participants
n=7 Participants
Age, Categorical
>=65 years
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
Age, Continuous
27.43 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 8.142 • n=7 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
7 Participants
n=7 Participants
Region of Enrollment
Canada
7 participants
n=7 Participants
Severity of Depression Symptoms
18.29 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 5.529 • n=7 Participants
Physical Functioning
82.14 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 18.898 • n=7 Participants
Physical Role Limitations
75 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 23.936 • n=7 Participants
Emotional Role Limitations
26.79 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 26.446 • n=7 Participants
Vitality
25.0 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 20.412 • n=7 Participants
General Health
42.14 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 29.277 • n=7 Participants
Mental Health Functioning
17.86 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 17.466 • n=7 Participants
Bodily Pain
71.43 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 30.375 • n=7 Participants
Social Functioning
28.57 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 22.493 • n=7 Participants
General Health Related Quality of Life
11223 units on a scale
n=7 Participants
EuroQol 5 Dimensions Visual Analytic Scale
47.57 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 11.530 • n=7 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, Week 1, Week 2, Week 3, Week 4, Week 5

Population: Throughout the course of the study, the following study time points were missed: Week 1 (2 participants), Week 3 (1 participant) and Week 4 (1 participant).

Measures change in the severity of depressive symptoms. Total scores on this scale range from 0 to 27, with higher scores indicating more severe depression symptoms. The scores on the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) scale should be interpreted as follows: 0-4: Minimal Depression; 5-9: Mild Depression 10-14: Moderate Depression; 15-19: Moderately Severe Depression; 20 and Above: Severe Depression.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
CHESS Mobile Health Group
n=7 Participants
The intervention will be six weekly one hour sessions of face-to-face problem solving therapy combined with the CHESS Mobile Health smart phone application (Comprehensive Health Enhancement Support System - CHESS). The CHESS Mobile Health smart phone application enables users to access relevant resources, create a support network and check in regularly with carers. The intervention will be delivered by Dr. Hatcher, a staff psychiatrist in Liaison Psychiatry at The Ottawa Hospital General Campus. CHESS Mobile Health smart phone application: A smart phone application designed to reduce intentional self-harm through problem solving e-therapy. Problem solving therapy: Face to face problem solving therapy every week for six weeks.
Change From Baseline in Scores on the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) Scale at Week 6
Week 1
19.8 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 5.07
Change From Baseline in Scores on the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) Scale at Week 6
Week 2
15.17 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 5.565
Change From Baseline in Scores on the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) Scale at Week 6
Week 3
16.86 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 6.619
Change From Baseline in Scores on the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) Scale at Week 6
Week 4
16.83 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 6.853
Change From Baseline in Scores on the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) Scale at Week 6
Week 5
13.71 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 9.995

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and Week 5

Physical Functioning was measured using the Physical Functioning subscale of the Medical Outcomes Survey Short Form 12 (SF-12). The SF-12 is a 12-item self-report survey that assesses general health and well-being using a total of 8 subscales. The Physical Functioning Subscale is scored using a range of 0-100, with a higher score indicating better physical functioning.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
CHESS Mobile Health Group
n=7 Participants
The intervention will be six weekly one hour sessions of face-to-face problem solving therapy combined with the CHESS Mobile Health smart phone application (Comprehensive Health Enhancement Support System - CHESS). The CHESS Mobile Health smart phone application enables users to access relevant resources, create a support network and check in regularly with carers. The intervention will be delivered by Dr. Hatcher, a staff psychiatrist in Liaison Psychiatry at The Ottawa Hospital General Campus. CHESS Mobile Health smart phone application: A smart phone application designed to reduce intentional self-harm through problem solving e-therapy. Problem solving therapy: Face to face problem solving therapy every week for six weeks.
Physical Functioning
Baseline
82.14 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 18.898
Physical Functioning
Week 5
92.86 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 18.898

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, Week 5

Physical Role Limitations was measured using the Physical Role Limitations subscale of the Medical Outcomes Survey Short Form 12 (SF-12). The SF-12 is a 12-item self-report survey that assesses general health and well-being using a total of 8 subscales. The Physical Role Limitations Subscale is scored using a range of 0-100, with a higher score indicating fewer role limitations due to physical health difficulties.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
CHESS Mobile Health Group
n=7 Participants
The intervention will be six weekly one hour sessions of face-to-face problem solving therapy combined with the CHESS Mobile Health smart phone application (Comprehensive Health Enhancement Support System - CHESS). The CHESS Mobile Health smart phone application enables users to access relevant resources, create a support network and check in regularly with carers. The intervention will be delivered by Dr. Hatcher, a staff psychiatrist in Liaison Psychiatry at The Ottawa Hospital General Campus. CHESS Mobile Health smart phone application: A smart phone application designed to reduce intentional self-harm through problem solving e-therapy. Problem solving therapy: Face to face problem solving therapy every week for six weeks.
Physical Role Limitations
Baseline
75.0 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 23.936
Physical Role Limitations
Week 5
83.93 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 18.70

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, Week 5

Emotional Role Limitations was measured using the Emotional Role Limitations subscale of the Medical Outcomes Survey Short Form 12 (SF-12). The SF-12 is a 12-item self-report survey that assesses general health and well-being using a total of 8 subscales. The Emotional Role Limitations Subscale is scored using a range of 0-100, with a higher score indicating fewer role limitations due to emotional health difficulties.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
CHESS Mobile Health Group
n=7 Participants
The intervention will be six weekly one hour sessions of face-to-face problem solving therapy combined with the CHESS Mobile Health smart phone application (Comprehensive Health Enhancement Support System - CHESS). The CHESS Mobile Health smart phone application enables users to access relevant resources, create a support network and check in regularly with carers. The intervention will be delivered by Dr. Hatcher, a staff psychiatrist in Liaison Psychiatry at The Ottawa Hospital General Campus. CHESS Mobile Health smart phone application: A smart phone application designed to reduce intentional self-harm through problem solving e-therapy. Problem solving therapy: Face to face problem solving therapy every week for six weeks.
Emotional Role Limitations
Baseline
26.79 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 26.446
Emotional Role Limitations
Week 5
44.64 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 25.877

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, Week 5

Vitality was measured using the Vitality subscale of the Medical Outcomes Survey Short Form 12 (SF-12). The SF-12 is a 12-item self-report survey that assesses general health and well-being using a total of 8 subscales. The Vitality subscale is scored using a range of 0-100, with a higher score indicating a higher degree of vitality.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
CHESS Mobile Health Group
n=7 Participants
The intervention will be six weekly one hour sessions of face-to-face problem solving therapy combined with the CHESS Mobile Health smart phone application (Comprehensive Health Enhancement Support System - CHESS). The CHESS Mobile Health smart phone application enables users to access relevant resources, create a support network and check in regularly with carers. The intervention will be delivered by Dr. Hatcher, a staff psychiatrist in Liaison Psychiatry at The Ottawa Hospital General Campus. CHESS Mobile Health smart phone application: A smart phone application designed to reduce intentional self-harm through problem solving e-therapy. Problem solving therapy: Face to face problem solving therapy every week for six weeks.
Vitality
Baseline
25.00 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 20.412
Vitality
Week 5
46.43 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 33.63

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, Week 5

General Health was measured using the General Health subscale of the Medical Outcomes Survey Short Form 12 (SF-12). The SF-12 is a 12-item self-report survey that assesses general health and well-being using a total of 8 subscales. The General Health Subscale is scored using a range of 0-100, with a higher score indicating higher levels of general health.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
CHESS Mobile Health Group
n=7 Participants
The intervention will be six weekly one hour sessions of face-to-face problem solving therapy combined with the CHESS Mobile Health smart phone application (Comprehensive Health Enhancement Support System - CHESS). The CHESS Mobile Health smart phone application enables users to access relevant resources, create a support network and check in regularly with carers. The intervention will be delivered by Dr. Hatcher, a staff psychiatrist in Liaison Psychiatry at The Ottawa Hospital General Campus. CHESS Mobile Health smart phone application: A smart phone application designed to reduce intentional self-harm through problem solving e-therapy. Problem solving therapy: Face to face problem solving therapy every week for six weeks.
General Health
Baseline
42.14 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 29.277
General Health
Week 5
48.57 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 23.755

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, Week 5

Mental Health Functioning was measured using the Mental Health subscale of the Medical Outcomes Survey Short Form 12 (SF-12). The SF-12 is a 12-item self-report survey that assesses general health and well-being using a total of 8 subscales. The Mental Health Functioning Subscale is scored using a range of 0-100, with a higher score indicating better mental health functioning.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
CHESS Mobile Health Group
n=7 Participants
The intervention will be six weekly one hour sessions of face-to-face problem solving therapy combined with the CHESS Mobile Health smart phone application (Comprehensive Health Enhancement Support System - CHESS). The CHESS Mobile Health smart phone application enables users to access relevant resources, create a support network and check in regularly with carers. The intervention will be delivered by Dr. Hatcher, a staff psychiatrist in Liaison Psychiatry at The Ottawa Hospital General Campus. CHESS Mobile Health smart phone application: A smart phone application designed to reduce intentional self-harm through problem solving e-therapy. Problem solving therapy: Face to face problem solving therapy every week for six weeks.
Mental Health Functioning
Baseline
17.86 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 17.466
Mental Health Functioning
Week 5
30.36 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 21.478

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, Week 5

Bodily Pain was measured using the Bodily Pain subscale of the Medical Outcomes Survey Short Form 12 (SF-12). The SF-12 is a 12-item self-report survey that assesses general health and well-being using a total of 8 subscales. The Bodily Pain Subscale is scored using a range of 0-100, with a higher score indicating lower levels of bodily pain.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
CHESS Mobile Health Group
n=7 Participants
The intervention will be six weekly one hour sessions of face-to-face problem solving therapy combined with the CHESS Mobile Health smart phone application (Comprehensive Health Enhancement Support System - CHESS). The CHESS Mobile Health smart phone application enables users to access relevant resources, create a support network and check in regularly with carers. The intervention will be delivered by Dr. Hatcher, a staff psychiatrist in Liaison Psychiatry at The Ottawa Hospital General Campus. CHESS Mobile Health smart phone application: A smart phone application designed to reduce intentional self-harm through problem solving e-therapy. Problem solving therapy: Face to face problem solving therapy every week for six weeks.
Bodily Pain
Baseline
71.43 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 30.375
Bodily Pain
Week 5
82.14 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 18.898

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, Week 5

Social Functioning was measured using the Social Functioning subscale of the Medical Outcomes Survey Short Form 12 (SF-12). The SF-12 is a 12-item self-report survey that assesses general health and well-being using a total of 8 subscales. The Social Functioning Subscale is scored using a range of 0-100, with a higher score indicating higher social functioning.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
CHESS Mobile Health Group
n=7 Participants
The intervention will be six weekly one hour sessions of face-to-face problem solving therapy combined with the CHESS Mobile Health smart phone application (Comprehensive Health Enhancement Support System - CHESS). The CHESS Mobile Health smart phone application enables users to access relevant resources, create a support network and check in regularly with carers. The intervention will be delivered by Dr. Hatcher, a staff psychiatrist in Liaison Psychiatry at The Ottawa Hospital General Campus. CHESS Mobile Health smart phone application: A smart phone application designed to reduce intentional self-harm through problem solving e-therapy. Problem solving therapy: Face to face problem solving therapy every week for six weeks.
Social Functioning
Baseline
28.57 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 22.493
Social Functioning
Week 5
35.71 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 19.67

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and Week 5

Generic health-related quality of life index. The total scores on this measure range from 11111 to 33333, with lower values indicating higher levels of health-related quality of life.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
CHESS Mobile Health Group
n=7 Participants
The intervention will be six weekly one hour sessions of face-to-face problem solving therapy combined with the CHESS Mobile Health smart phone application (Comprehensive Health Enhancement Support System - CHESS). The CHESS Mobile Health smart phone application enables users to access relevant resources, create a support network and check in regularly with carers. The intervention will be delivered by Dr. Hatcher, a staff psychiatrist in Liaison Psychiatry at The Ottawa Hospital General Campus. CHESS Mobile Health smart phone application: A smart phone application designed to reduce intentional self-harm through problem solving e-therapy. Problem solving therapy: Face to face problem solving therapy every week for six weeks.
Health-Related Quality of Life
Week 5
11313 units on a scale
Interval 11111.0 to 22223.0
Health-Related Quality of Life
Baseline
11223 units on a scale
Interval 11113.0 to 21223.0

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, Week 5

Participants were asked to use the EuroQol 5 Dimensions Visual Analytic Scale to assess their overall health on a scale from 0 to 100, with 100 being the best possible health state.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
CHESS Mobile Health Group
n=7 Participants
The intervention will be six weekly one hour sessions of face-to-face problem solving therapy combined with the CHESS Mobile Health smart phone application (Comprehensive Health Enhancement Support System - CHESS). The CHESS Mobile Health smart phone application enables users to access relevant resources, create a support network and check in regularly with carers. The intervention will be delivered by Dr. Hatcher, a staff psychiatrist in Liaison Psychiatry at The Ottawa Hospital General Campus. CHESS Mobile Health smart phone application: A smart phone application designed to reduce intentional self-harm through problem solving e-therapy. Problem solving therapy: Face to face problem solving therapy every week for six weeks.
Perceived Overall Health
Baseline
47.57 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 11.53
Perceived Overall Health
Week 5
60.29 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 14.795

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: within 4 months of study completion

The investigators will ask participants about the user comprehension, user practicality and the methods of data collection with regards to the CHESS Mobile Health smart phone application. The Participant Exit Questionnaire will also ask that users make comments or suggestions for future use and development of the application. This will test the acceptability of the intervention and the acceptability of using routine data sources as outcome measures.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
CHESS Mobile Health Group
n=7 Participants
The intervention will be six weekly one hour sessions of face-to-face problem solving therapy combined with the CHESS Mobile Health smart phone application (Comprehensive Health Enhancement Support System - CHESS). The CHESS Mobile Health smart phone application enables users to access relevant resources, create a support network and check in regularly with carers. The intervention will be delivered by Dr. Hatcher, a staff psychiatrist in Liaison Psychiatry at The Ottawa Hospital General Campus. CHESS Mobile Health smart phone application: A smart phone application designed to reduce intentional self-harm through problem solving e-therapy. Problem solving therapy: Face to face problem solving therapy every week for six weeks.
Participant Exit Questionnaire
Application Easy to Install
100.0 percentage of participants who agreed
Participant Exit Questionnaire
Application is User Friendly
85.7 percentage of participants who agreed
Participant Exit Questionnaire
Application was easy to use
71.4 percentage of participants who agreed
Participant Exit Questionnaire
PST is a good fit for me
71.4 percentage of participants who agreed
Participant Exit Questionnaire
In PST we worked on what I wanted
85.7 percentage of participants who agreed
Participant Exit Questionnaire
Application was useful
28.6 percentage of participants who agreed
Participant Exit Questionnaire
I would use the application again
42.9 percentage of participants who agreed

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: Within 6 months of study launch

Population: This group includes all participants referred to the study (N=15).

Will be used to assess the feasibility of recruitment for a larger, multicentre cluster randomized controlled trial (RCT). To test feasibility in patients the investigators aim to recruit at least half of the men the study team ask to take part in the pilot study. To test feasibility in referring clinicians, the aim is that at least half of men who present with intentional self-harm to the psychiatric emergency service will be approached and complete the The Ottawa Hospital (TOH) form allowing contact details to be passed on to researchers.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
CHESS Mobile Health Group
n=15 Participants
The intervention will be six weekly one hour sessions of face-to-face problem solving therapy combined with the CHESS Mobile Health smart phone application (Comprehensive Health Enhancement Support System - CHESS). The CHESS Mobile Health smart phone application enables users to access relevant resources, create a support network and check in regularly with carers. The intervention will be delivered by Dr. Hatcher, a staff psychiatrist in Liaison Psychiatry at The Ottawa Hospital General Campus. CHESS Mobile Health smart phone application: A smart phone application designed to reduce intentional self-harm through problem solving e-therapy. Problem solving therapy: Face to face problem solving therapy every week for six weeks.
Recruitment Rates at 6 Months
46.6 percentage of participants enrolled

Adverse Events

CHESS Mobile Health Group

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 5 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
CHESS Mobile Health Group
n=7 participants at risk
The intervention will be six weekly one hour sessions of face-to-face problem solving therapy combined with the CHESS Mobile Health smart phone application (Comprehensive Health Enhancement Support System - CHESS). The CHESS Mobile Health smart phone application enables users to access relevant resources, create a support network and check in regularly with carers. The intervention will be delivered by Dr. Hatcher, a staff psychiatrist in Liaison Psychiatry at The Ottawa Hospital General Campus. CHESS Mobile Health smart phone application: A smart phone application designed to reduce intentional self-harm through problem solving e-therapy. Problem solving therapy: Face to face problem solving therapy every week for six weeks.
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Subsequent Self-Harm
42.9%
3/7 • Number of events 4 • 6 weeks
Adverse events related to subsequent self-harm were collected from participants by their therapist at each study visit.
Infections and infestations
Tooth Abscess
14.3%
1/7 • Number of events 1 • 6 weeks
Adverse events related to subsequent self-harm were collected from participants by their therapist at each study visit.
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Trip
14.3%
1/7 • Number of events 1 • 6 weeks
Adverse events related to subsequent self-harm were collected from participants by their therapist at each study visit.

Additional Information

Sarah MacLean

Ottawa Hospital Research Institute

Phone: 6137378899

Results disclosure agreements

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