Evaluation of the Violence Prevention Initiative TERMA in Forensic Psychiatric Inpatient Care (NCT05932108) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Evaluation of the Violence Prevention Initiative TERMA in Forensic Psychiatric Inpatient Care
300 participantsStarted 2023-07-15
Plain-language summary
The aim of this project is to evaluate the violence prevention method Therapeutic meeting with aggression (TERMA) regarding adverse events and perceived safety by patients and staff within forensic psychiatric inpatient care. Additionally, the project will investigate whether the organizational culture influences the implementation of the TERMA method and the experiences of patients and staff in situations involving threats, violence, and the use of coercive measures.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria Staff:
* ≥ 18 years of age who
* work in forensic psychiatric inpatient care,
* understand and speak Swedish or English, and are
* willing to participate and sign a consent form.
Exclusion Criteria Staff:
* not willing to participate
Inclusion Criteria Patients:
* ≥ 18 years of age who are
* admitted to forensic psychiatric inpatient care according to the Swedish Forensic Psychiatric Care Act,
* understand and speak Swedish or English,
* have approval to participate from the treating physician, and are
* willing to participate and sign a consent form.
Exclusion Criteria Patients:
* not willing to participate
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.