RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT05613972

Integrated Suicide & Trauma Therapy for Suicide Risk

Using Integrated Suicide and Trauma Therapy to Reduce Suicide Risk Among Adults With a History of Childhood Trauma


Sponsor

Unity Health Toronto

Enrollment

20 participants

Start Date

Dec 8, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

The investigators have developed a novel suicide intervention, Integrated Suicide and Trauma Therapy (ISTT). ISTT combines Brief-Skills for Safer Living (Brief-SfSL)-a promising method to enhance coping skills and reduce suicidality-with a trauma therapy component to alleviate the specific impacts of childhood trauma on suicide risk. The aim of this pilot is to test 12-weeks of ISTT to alleviate suicide risk among individuals with a history of childhood trauma and current suicidality.


Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is testing a combined therapy called Integrated Suicide and Trauma Therapy (ISTT) — a structured talking therapy — for people who are experiencing suicidal thoughts and have a history of childhood trauma. **You may be eligible if...** - You are experiencing current suicidal thoughts above a certain threshold on a standard assessment - You have experienced childhood trauma (such as emotional, physical, or sexual abuse or neglect) - You have at least one psychiatric diagnosis - You are able to give informed consent and understand the therapy in English - You are not currently receiving another form of psychotherapy **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You have active psychosis (such as hallucinations or delusions) - You have cognitive difficulties that would prevent you from understanding the treatment - You are unable or unwilling to give informed consent Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

OTHERIntegrated Suicide and Trauma Therapy

12-week trauma therapy for suicide risk


Locations(1)

St. Michael's Hospital

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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