Adapting a Telehealth Intervention for Suicide Prevention Among Patients With Alcohol Use Disorde… (NCT07475988) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Adapting a Telehealth Intervention for Suicide Prevention Among Patients With Alcohol Use Disorder in Tanzania
30 participantsStarted 2027-08
Plain-language summary
Together, alcohol use and suicide account for approximately 4 million deaths per year, with a considerable burden on low and middle-income countries. Tanzania is among the world's most underserved nations for mental health treatment, with very little capacity to treat suicidality or alcohol use disorders. In this study, the researchers will adapt an evidence-based intervention for suicide prevention to address the unique needs of people with alcohol use disorders in Tanzania, and rigorously pilot test the intervention to assess its feasibility and acceptability in a Tanzanian emergency department.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* 18 years of age or older
* screen positive for alcohol use disorder (AUDIT \>=8)
* have had suicidal thinking (C-SSRS item indicating "actual thoughts of suicide") in last 30 days
* clinically sober
* medically stable
* have the physical and cognitive capacity to provide consent and complete study procedures
* able to communicate in Swahili or English
Exclusion Criteria:
* prisoners
* decline or unable to complete informed consent
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
Acceptability of intervention
Timeframe: 3 months
2
Enrollment feasibility as measured by the percentage of ED patients with documented screening for study eligibility
Timeframe: up to 1 year
3
Enrollment feasibility as measured by the number of eligible participants who declined enrollment
Timeframe: up to 1 year
4
Enrollment feasibility as measured by the time needed to enroll 30 eligible participants
Timeframe: up to 1 year
5
Retention feasibility as measured by the number of participants retained for follow-up