Trial Outcomes & Findings for An Initial Feasibility Study of Brief Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Suicidal Inpatients (NCT NCT03442699)

NCT ID: NCT03442699

Last Updated: 2020-01-02

Results Overview

The CSSRS intensity subscale measures frequency, duration, controllability, deterrents, and reasons for suicidal ideation. The scale ranges from 2-25 with higher scores indicating more severe suicidal ideation.

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

NA

Target enrollment

8 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

Pre-treatment, after treatment which was an average of 16 days, and through follow up, an average of 3 months post-treatment

Results posted on

2020-01-02

Participant Flow

8 participants were consented. Two were excluded for comorbid substance use disorder. 6 participants initiated treatment.

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Participants will receive up to 10 daily sessions of cognitive behavioral therapy (depending on length of stay), for about an hour each day. During this time the therapist will work to develop a crisis response plan and build coping skills to prevent future suicidal thoughts and behaviors. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: Up to 10 daily sessions of brief cognitive behavioral therapy for suicidal inpatients for about an hour each day.
Overall Study
STARTED
6
Overall Study
COMPLETED
6
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
0

Reasons for withdrawal

Withdrawal data not reported

Baseline Characteristics

An Initial Feasibility Study of Brief Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Suicidal Inpatients

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
n=6 Participants
Participants will receive up to 10 daily sessions of cognitive behavioral therapy (depending on length of stay), for about an hour each day. During this time the therapist will work to develop a crisis response plan and build coping skills to prevent future suicidal thoughts and behaviors. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: Up to 10 daily sessions of brief cognitive behavioral therapy for suicidal inpatients for about an hour each day.
Age, Continuous
33.50 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 15.36 • n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
6 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Hispanic or Latino
1 Participants
n=5 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Not Hispanic or Latino
5 Participants
n=5 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
1 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
5 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants
n=5 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Pre-treatment, after treatment which was an average of 16 days, and through follow up, an average of 3 months post-treatment

Population: On participant was lost to follow-up and did not complete the 3 month follow-up assessment

The CSSRS intensity subscale measures frequency, duration, controllability, deterrents, and reasons for suicidal ideation. The scale ranges from 2-25 with higher scores indicating more severe suicidal ideation.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Pre Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
n=6 Participants
Participants will receive up to 10 daily sessions of cognitive behavioral therapy (depending on length of stay), for about an hour each day. During this time the therapist will work to develop a crisis response plan and build coping skills to prevent future suicidal thoughts and behaviors. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: Up to 10 daily sessions of brief cognitive behavioral therapy for suicidal inpatients for about an hour each day.
Post Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
n=6 Participants
Participants will receive up to 10 daily sessions of cognitive behavioral therapy (depending on length of stay), for about an hour each day. During this time the therapist will work to develop a crisis response plan and build coping skills to prevent future suicidal thoughts and behaviors. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: Up to 10 daily sessions of brief cognitive behavioral therapy for suicidal inpatients for about an hour each day.
3 Month Follow-up
n=5 Participants
Participants will receive up to 10 daily sessions of cognitive behavioral therapy (depending on length of stay), for about an hour each day. During this time the therapist will work to develop a crisis response plan and build coping skills to prevent future suicidal thoughts and behaviors. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: Up to 10 daily sessions of brief cognitive behavioral therapy for suicidal inpatients for about an hour each day.
Suicidal Ideation Intensity as Measured by the Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS) Intensity Subscale.
13.0 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 6.51
2.50 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 6.12
2.60 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 5.81

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Pre-treatment through post-treatment up to 24 days, 16 days on average

The SIGH-D is a clinician rated measure of depression symptom severity. Scores range from 0 to 52 with higher total scores indicating more severe depression.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Pre Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
n=6 Participants
Participants will receive up to 10 daily sessions of cognitive behavioral therapy (depending on length of stay), for about an hour each day. During this time the therapist will work to develop a crisis response plan and build coping skills to prevent future suicidal thoughts and behaviors. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: Up to 10 daily sessions of brief cognitive behavioral therapy for suicidal inpatients for about an hour each day.
Post Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
n=6 Participants
Participants will receive up to 10 daily sessions of cognitive behavioral therapy (depending on length of stay), for about an hour each day. During this time the therapist will work to develop a crisis response plan and build coping skills to prevent future suicidal thoughts and behaviors. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: Up to 10 daily sessions of brief cognitive behavioral therapy for suicidal inpatients for about an hour each day.
3 Month Follow-up
Participants will receive up to 10 daily sessions of cognitive behavioral therapy (depending on length of stay), for about an hour each day. During this time the therapist will work to develop a crisis response plan and build coping skills to prevent future suicidal thoughts and behaviors. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: Up to 10 daily sessions of brief cognitive behavioral therapy for suicidal inpatients for about an hour each day.
Structured Interview Guide for the Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression (SIGH-D)
15.0 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 7.97
6.17 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 3.60

Adverse Events

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 1 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
n=6 participants at risk
All participants received cognitive-behavioral therapy
Gastrointestinal disorders
vomiting
16.7%
1/6 • Number of events 1 • Pre-treatment, after treatment up to 24 days, and through follow up, an average of 3 months post-treatment.

Additional Information

David Tolin, Ph.D.

Hartford Hospital/Institute of Living

Phone: 860-545-7685

Results disclosure agreements

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