What this study is
People with psychotic disorders are excluded from most suicide-focused clinical trials despite incredibly high rates of completed suicide, and interventions that have been tested for this population have shown limited impact on suicide. Emotion dysregulation is a significant suicidogenic factor that is understudied in people with psychotic disorders. The investigators propose to implement and evaluate an intervention targeting emotion dysregulation in people with psychotic disorders while employing rigorous statistical modeling and measurement techniques including Ecological Momentary Assessment, which will support future advanced research on suicide and suicide prevention for this high-risk group.
What's being tested
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Training
Intervention · BEHAVIORAL
Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Training (DBT-ST) is a group-based intervention focused on teaching skills for improving emotion regulation. The sessions will be offered in-person or via approved telehealth services.
Study details
- Sponsor
- University of Maryland, Baltimore
- Conditions
- Psychosis · Suicide
- Enrolling
- 68 people
- Starts
- 2022-12-02
- Est. completion
- 2026-12-30
- Design
- Single-blind, randomized, parallel groups
- Record
- View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Who can join
Age 18 Years and overSex ALLHealthy volunteers Not acceptedYou may qualify if
- At least 18 years old
- Psychosis spectrum disorder as assessed by the Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview (MINI) for Psychotic Disorder Studies
- Heightened suicide risk as determined by a score of 8+ on the Suicide Behaviors Questionnaire-Revised (SBQ-R). This cutoff may be revised downwards (toward lower suicide risk) if recruitment appears difficult, but will not be revised upwards.
- Enrollment and engagement in outpatient mental health services with at least one mental health service in the previous month
- 6+ grade equivalent reading level as assessed by the Wide Range Achievement Test 4 (WRAT-4)
You can't join if
- Chart diagnosis of intellectual disability (DSM5 317, 318), traumatic brain injury, or deafness.
Sign in and we'll check these against your records.Full criteria on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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Study locations (1)
1 openUniversity of Maryland
Baltimore, Maryland, United States
- Peter L Phalen · Contact2063711107pphalen@som.umaryland.edu
Recruiting
Study team
Sponsor
University of Maryland, Baltimore
Study ID 1K23MH125024-01A1
Frequently asked questions
The sponsor hasn't published answers to common questions for this trial.