A Pilot Study of Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality With Suicidal Children ("CAMS-4Kids")

NCT ID: NCT04119648

Last Updated: 2024-05-09

Study Results

Results pending

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

TERMINATED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

3 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2023-03-17

Study Completion Date

2024-05-07

Brief Summary

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The purpose of the study is to assess the feasibility and acceptability of CAMS-4Kids for children with suicidal ideation and/or behavior. During this open pilot trial, we will enhance treatment procedures, refine adherence measures, and develop a treatment manual. Our study sample will include 10 children, ages 5 - 11 years old, seeking outpatient services for suicidal ideation and/or behavior.

Detailed Description

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The Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality (CAMS-Jobes, 2006; 2016) is an evidence-based, therapeutic framework for addressing suicide risk in the adult population. CAMS-4Kids, the research intervention used in this study, is a 10-session developmentally-sensitive adaptation of CAMS for children ages 5 - 11 years old.

Within the CAMS framework, clinicians treat patient-identified issues that contribute to their suicidal thoughts and/or behavior called "suicidal drivers." A "clinical road map" is provided through the Suicide Status Form (SSF) that guides treatment as an assessment, treatment planning, tracking and clinical outcome tool. Clinicians and children engage in the assessment and treatment planning sections of the SSF - Initial Form at the outset of treatment. A CAMS Stabilization Plan is also collaboratively developed which focuses on reducing access to lethal means, coping strategies, decreasing interpersonal isolation, and ways to address potential barriers to care.

Subsequent CAMS-4Kids sessions include ongoing assessment and treatment plan reviews using the SSF - Interim Sessions Form. The CAMS Stabilization Plan is also reviewed and updated as clinically indicated. Treatment involves clinical interventions most appropriate to treat the patient's "suicidal drivers." Clinical interventions may include coping cards, "Hope Journal," behavioral activation, Virtual Hope Box, increasing social support, guided imagery, DBT relaxation skills, positive self-talk, and other cognitive-behavioral techniques.

The conclusion of CAMS-4Kids occurs after 3 consecutive sessions of effectively managing suicidal ideation and behavior. The SSF Outcome/Dispositional Final Session Form is completed at the end of treatment.

Conditions

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Suicidal Ideation Suicide, Attempted

Study Design

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Allocation Method

NA

Intervention Model

SINGLE_GROUP

This study is an open pilot trial of one treatment without control or comparison group.
Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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CAMS-4Kids

Participants will receive up to 10 sessions of CAMS-4Kids

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

CAMS-4Kids

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

The Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality (CAMS-Jobes, 2006; 2016) is an evidence-based, therapeutic framework for addressing suicide risk in the adult population. CAMS-4Kids, the research intervention used in this study, is a 10-session developmentally-sensitive adaptation of CAMS for children ages 5 - 11 years old.

Interventions

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CAMS-4Kids

The Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality (CAMS-Jobes, 2006; 2016) is an evidence-based, therapeutic framework for addressing suicide risk in the adult population. CAMS-4Kids, the research intervention used in this study, is a 10-session developmentally-sensitive adaptation of CAMS for children ages 5 - 11 years old.

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* children between the ages of 5 - 11 years old, inclusive, at the time of consent;
* current suicidal ideation and/or behavior;
* resides with primary caregiver who has legal authority to consent to research participation
* client of outpatient Behavioral Health Services
* Outpatient or Mood and Anxiety Program visit scheduled at least 4 weeks from the diagnostic assessment and/or discharge from the Crisis Stabilization Unit.

Exclusion Criteria

* the inability to understand study procedures (e.g. developmental disabilities, severe cognitive impairments, actively psychotic)
* inability of the child and/or parent to speak or read English
* current participation in weekly therapy sessions with outpatient Behavioral Health Crisis Team
Minimum Eligible Age

5 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

11 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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The Catholic University of America

OTHER

Sponsor Role collaborator

Nationwide Children's Hospital

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Jeff Bridge

Director, Center for Suicide Prevention and Research

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Principal Investigators

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Jeffrey A Bridge, PhD

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Abigail Wexner Research Institute at NCH

Locations

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Nationwide Children's Hospital

Columbus, Ohio, United States

Site Status

Countries

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United States

References

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Jobes, D. A. (2016). Managing suicidal risk: A collaborative approach 2nd Ed. New York: Guilford Press.

Reference Type BACKGROUND

Anderson, A. R., Keyes, G. M. & Jobes, D. A. (2016). Understanding and treating suicidal risk in young children. Practice Innovations, 1(1), 3-19.

Reference Type BACKGROUND

Comtois KA, Jobes DA, S O'Connor S, Atkins DC, Janis K, E Chessen C, Landes SJ, Holen A, Yuodelis-Flores C. Collaborative assessment and management of suicidality (CAMS): feasibility trial for next-day appointment services. Depress Anxiety. 2011 Nov;28(11):963-72. doi: 10.1002/da.20895. Epub 2011 Sep 21.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 21948348 (View on PubMed)

Ellis TE, Green KL, Allen JG, Jobes DA, Nadorff MR. Collaborative assessment and management of suicidality in an inpatient setting: results of a pilot study. Psychotherapy (Chic). 2012 Mar;49(1):72-80. doi: 10.1037/a0026746.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 22369081 (View on PubMed)

Ellis TE, Rufino KA, Allen JG, Fowler JC, Jobes DA. Impact of a Suicide-Specific Intervention within Inpatient Psychiatric Care: The Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality. Suicide Life Threat Behav. 2015 Oct;45(5):556-566. doi: 10.1111/sltb.12151. Epub 2015 Jan 12.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 25581595 (View on PubMed)

Ellis TE, Rufino KA, Allen JG. A controlled comparison trial of the Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality (CAMS) in an inpatient setting: Outcomes at discharge and six-month follow-up. Psychiatry Res. 2017 Mar;249:252-260. doi: 10.1016/j.psychres.2017.01.032. Epub 2017 Jan 14.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 28126581 (View on PubMed)

Jobes DA, Wong SA, Conrad AK, Drozd JF, Neal-Walden T. The collaborative assessment and management of suicidality versus treatment as usual: a retrospective study with suicidal outpatients. Suicide Life Threat Behav. 2005 Oct;35(5):483-97. doi: 10.1521/suli.2005.35.5.483.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 16268766 (View on PubMed)

Ryberg W, Zahl PH, Diep LM, Landro NI, Fosse R. Managing suicidality within specialized care: A randomized controlled trial. J Affect Disord. 2019 Apr 15;249:112-120. doi: 10.1016/j.jad.2019.02.022. Epub 2019 Feb 7.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 30771641 (View on PubMed)

O'Connor, S. S., Brausch, A. M., Anderson, A. R., & Jobes, D. A. (2014). Applying the Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality (CAMS) to suicidal adolescents. International Journal of Behavioral Consultation and Therapy, 9(3), 53-58.

Reference Type BACKGROUND

Other Identifiers

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00793

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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