Peer Mentorship to Reduce Suicide Attempts Among High-Risk Adults (NCT03373916) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Peer Mentorship to Reduce Suicide Attempts Among High-Risk Adults
United States455 participantsStarted 2018-06-22
Plain-language summary
This is a single-blind, randomized controlled trial to test the effectiveness of a peer mentorship intervention (PREVAIL) for reducing suicide risk compared to enhanced usual care among participants (N=455) at high-risk for suicide recruited from inpatient psychiatric units.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. are age 18 years or older,
. are currently admitted to an inpatient psychiatric unit and have medical record documentation of suicidal ideation or suicide attempt at the time of admission,
. have a Beck Suicide Scale score of 5 or higher for the 1-week period prior to admission,
. are fluent in English,
. are able to be reached reliably by telephone.
Exclusion criteria
. substantially cognitively impaired (according to the Mini-Cog),
. unable to provide informed consent for any reason (including incompetency),
. determined by the patient's attending psychiatrist that peer mentorship is not appropriate due to unstable psychosis, cognitive disorder, or severe personality disorder,
. already receiving or intending to receive peer mentorship (i.e., sponsor from Alcoholics Anonymous) or group-based peer support on a biweekly or more frequent basis,
. residing more than 50 miles from any peer mentor,
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.
What they're measuring
1
Suicide Attempts, as Measured by the Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale (CSSRS)
Timeframe: 3 months, 6 months
2
Suicidal Ideation (Current), as Measured by the Beck Suicide Scale (BSS)