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A Feasibility Study of Psychological First Aid Versus Dialectal Behavioral Intervention in Undergraduate Students With Suicide Risk: A Comparative Crossover Randomized ControlledTrial

Egypt70 participantsStarted 2024-12-01

Plain-language summary

his feasibility study aims to compare the effectiveness of Psychological First Aid (PFA) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) interventions in reducing suicide risk among undergraduate students. The study employs a crossover randomized controlled trial design, allowing participants to experience both interventions at different times.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 27 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: Participants in this feasibility study must be undergraduate students aged 18-25 years who are identified as at risk for suicide based on a validated screening tool. They must be currently enrolled in a degree program, able to provide informed consent, and proficient in English. Exclusion Criteria: Individuals with severe mental illnesses (e.g., schizophrenia, bipolar disorder), those in acute crisis requiring immediate intervention, current substance abuse issues, significant cognitive impairments, prior experience with DBT or similar therapies within the last year, and physical health conditions that could complicate participation.

What they're measuring

Suicidal Ideation Attributes Scale

Timeframe: 3 months

The Attitudes Toward Seeking Professional Psychological Help-Short Form

Timeframe: 3 months

Perception of Academic Stress Scale

Timeframe: 3 months

The Brief Resilience Scale

Timeframe: 3 months

The Self-Compassion Scale

Timeframe: 3 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06825351

SponsorAlexandria University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-03-15

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