Men and Providers Preventing Suicide (MAPS) (NCT02986113) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Men and Providers Preventing Suicide (MAPS)
United States93 participantsStarted 2016-12
Plain-language summary
This study will determine if suicidal middle-aged men who use a personalized computer program addressing suicide risk before a primary care visit are more likely to discuss suicide and accept treatment, reducing their suicide preparatory behaviors and thoughts.This is important because half of all men who die by suicide visit primary care within a month of death, yet few broach the topic, missing chances for prevention.
Who can participate
Age range
35 Years – 64 Years
Sex
MALE
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Self-identified male gender
* Aged 35-74
* Has a PCP at a primary care office in one of the two participating health systems who is actively enrolled in the RCT
* Active suicide thoughts within past 4 weeks
* Able to read and speak English; and self-reported adequate vision, hearing, and hand function to engage with an interactive computer program on a touchscreen electronic tablet device.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Reported or apparent highly unstable medical status (e.g. acute decompensated heart failure requiring immediate care)
* Reported or apparent highly unstable mental health status (e.g. acute uncontrolled psychosis)
* Presence of terminal illness with death anticipated within 3 months
* Plan to leave the current primary care office (e.g., transfer care) within 3 months
* Incarcerated
* Inability to understand and/or provide informed consent, following appropriate explanation
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.