TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2020//
TI  - Protocol of a multi-centric randomized controlled trial to evaluate efficacy of telephone-based psychosocial interventions on future suicide risk in suicide attempters
JO  - Indian journal of psychological medicine
A1  - Beniwal, Ram Pratap
A1  - Sreedaran, Priya
A1  - Chari, Uttara
A1  - Mv, Ashok
A1  - Bhatia, Triptish
SP  - S39
EP  - S45
VL  - 42
IS  - Suppl 6
N2  - BACKGROUND: Persons with previous history of a suicide attempt are at increased future risk of death by suicide. These vulnerable individuals, however, do not seek receive or seek help from mental health services. Telephone-based psychosocial interventions are potential strategies in augmenting mental health care in such persons. <br><br>METHODS: We aim to compare the efficacy of telephone-based psychosocial interventions (TBPI) with routine telephone reminders in persons with recent suicide attempts using a multi-site, parallel group, rater-blind, two-arm randomized controlled trial design in 362 participants. In the first group, participants will receive three sessions of TBPI comprising of brief supportive interventions, problem-solving strategies, and reminders for adherence to prescribed mental health treatment at weekly intervals. In the second group, participants will receive three telephone reminders for adherence to prescribed mental health treatment at weekly intervals. We will follow up participants for 6 months. Primary outcomes are suicidal ideation scores on Beck's Scale for Suicide Ideation and number of repeat suicide attempts. Secondary outcomes are scores on Beck's Hopelessness Scale, Beck's Depression Inventory, Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale and Visual Analogue Rating Scales for acceptability of interventions. Outcomes will be assessed at 1, 3, and 6 months after receiving telephone interventions or reminders. <br><br>RESULTS: The trial is currently underway after prospective registration under Clinical Trials Registry of India and has recruited 260 participants till August 15, 2020. <br><br>CONCLUSION: This study has potential to generate evidence on additional strategies for use along with standard mental health treatments in management of high-risk suicide behaviors.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0253-7176
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0253717620971199
ID  - ref1
ER  -