Brief Crisis Therapy for Suicidal Children and Adolescents (NCT07627243) | Clinical Trial Compass
Not Yet RecruitingNot Applicable
Brief Crisis Therapy for Suicidal Children and Adolescents
Israel120 participantsStarted 2026-06
Plain-language summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if the Ultra-Brief Interpersonal Psychotherapy for Adolescents with Suicidal Ideation (IPT-A-SCI) works to reduce suicidal thoughts and behaviors in children and adolescents. The study will also examine whether treatment effects continue after treatment ends and whether some participants benefit more from the intervention than others. The main questions it aims to answer are:
Does IPT-A-SCI reduce suicidal thoughts and behaviors in children and adolescents? Do the effects of IPT-A-SCI continue three months after treatment ends? Do some children and adolescents benefit more from IPT-A-SCI than others?
Participants will:
Receive IPT-A-SCI treatment consisting of five weekly sessions Complete questionnaires before treatment, during treatment, at the end of treatment, and three months after treatment ends Have their parents complete questionnaires at the same time points
Who can participate
Age range
8 Years – 18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Children and adolescents aged 8-18 years presenting with suicidal ideation or behavior
* Suicide risk assessment indicating suitability for outpatient treatment,
* Fluency in Hebrew
* Ability to attend five weekly treatment sessions
* Written informed consent provided by parents or legal guardians
* Written informed assent/consent provided by participants in accordance with age and local ethical regulations
Exclusion Criteria:
* Acute medical or psychiatric condition requiring immediate inpatient treatment
* Linguistic, developmental, neurological, or intellectual limitations that prevent understanding of the treatment protocol or study procedures
* Inability to participate in outpatient psychotherapy
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.
1This trial is listed as 'not yet recruiting' — do you know when it's expected to open, and is there a way to get on a waitlist so we don't miss the enrollment window?
2Since this is a brief crisis therapy study focused specifically on reducing suicidal ideation in children and adolescents, how does the intensity and duration of this therapy compare to what my child would receive through standard care right now?
3The trial is listed as Phase NA, which often means it's a behavioral or psychosocial study rather than a drug trial — can you help me understand what that means for how much is already known about the safety and effectiveness of this specific approach?
4The primary outcome being measured is change in the severity of suicidal ideation — if my child enrolls and their ideation doesn't improve or gets worse during the study period, what is the plan to step up their care or exit them from the trial safely?
5Given that my child is in an active crisis situation, would you recommend starting standard treatment now rather than waiting for this trial to begin recruiting, or could both happen at the same time?
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.