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Using Information and Communication Technologies to Prevent Suicide in Chile

NCT03514004 · Status: UNKNOWN · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 400

Last updated 2018-05-08

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Summary

A cluster randomized controlled trial (RCT) of a program based on information and communication technologies (ICT) will be conducted to prevent suicide and strengthen mental health among secondary school students in Chile. The program utilizes a web-based platform and a mobile application to cultivate a virtual community to promote mental health protective factors, such as self-esteem and self-expression, and reduce suicide risk. It is based on the principles of peer-support and inclusivity, and it has been inspired by previous studies in Europe and the US. The trial will take place in six public secondary schools in two cities of Chile: Santiago and Rancagua. Schools will be randomly assigned to either intervention or control conditions. Assessment will be conducted at baseline, 3-month (post intervention), and at 5-months (2 month follow-up).

Conditions

  • Suicide
  • Adolescent Behavior

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

ICT-based intervention

The ICT-based intervention, known as "Project Clan," includes both a web-platform and a mobile application. Project Clan includes both informational and interactive features, ranging from traditional suicide prevention strategies (e.g., a chat with a psychologist, emergency phone hotline, and tips) that seek to reduce barriers to access quality, useful, and evidence-based information and rapid professional assistance, to components designed to increase interactions between participants and promote a sense of belonging and connection with the other "Clan" members.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Ministry of Health, Chile

    collaborator OTHER_GOV

  • University of Chile

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
TRIPLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
14 Years
Max Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2018-05-30
Primary Completion
2018-09-30
Completion
2018-11-01

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