RecruitingNot Applicable

The Epidemiology of Suicide Attempts and Suicidal Thoughts in Flanders

Belgium50,000 participantsStarted 2006-12-31

Plain-language summary

The objective of this study is to collect data in Flanders on the incidence of suicide attempts and suicidal ideation across various healthcare settings. The study also aims to assess the proportion of individuals who receive adequate aftercare following a suicide attempt and to systematically document the methods and means used in suicidal behavior.

Who can participate

Age range

12 Years

Sex

ALL

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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: * Everyone who is admitted alive to the emergency department after a suicide attempt is included. All methods used during the suicide attempt are included. Regarding the method of suicide attempts, a distinction is made between self-injury (hanging, strangulation, drowning, stab and cut wounds, jumping from a height, etc.) and self-poisoning (ingestion of (psycho)pharmaceuticals, drugs, alcohol, chemicals, or other harmful substances). * Everyone who is admitted with suicidal thoughts Exclusion Criteria: * Accidental overdose, e.g., someone taking medication for a medical condition without any intent to harm themselves * Alcohol intoxication without any intent to harm oneself * Accidental overdose involving party drugs * Individuals who were deceased upon arrival at the hospital due to suicide

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

Baseline Demographic and Socioeconomic Characteristics

Timeframe: Day 1

Baseline Demographic, Socioeconomic and Clinical Admission Characteristics

Timeframe: Day 1

Method of Suicide Attempt Classified by ICD-10 Category

Timeframe: Day 1

Assessment of Current Emotional State (Open-Ended Response)

Timeframe: Day 1

Suicidal Ideation Attributes (Modified SIDAS)

Timeframe: Day 1

Assessment of Suicidal Planning and Intent (Mixed-Methods Interview)

Timeframe: Day 1

History of Suicidal Behavior and Post-Attempt Treatment (Structured Interview)

Timeframe: Day 1

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07021404

SponsorUniversity Hospital, Ghent

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2033-03-31

Contact for this trial

Nikita Vancayseele, Msc

+32 (0)9 332 07 75 nikita.vancayseele@ugent.be

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Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Age range

12 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.

What they're measuring

Baseline Demographic and Socioeconomic Characteristics

Timeframe: Day 1

Baseline Demographic, Socioeconomic and Clinical Admission Characteristics

Timeframe: Day 1

Method of Suicide Attempt Classified by ICD-10 Category

Timeframe: Day 1

Assessment of Current Emotional State (Open-Ended Response)

Timeframe: Day 1

Suicidal Ideation Attributes (Modified SIDAS)

Timeframe: Day 1

Assessment of Suicidal Planning and Intent (Mixed-Methods Interview)

Timeframe: Day 1

History of Suicidal Behavior and Post-Attempt Treatment (Structured Interview)

Timeframe: Day 1