RecruitingNCT06248268

Neuropsychological Patterns of Suicide Ideators and Suicide Attempters

Differences Between Suicide Attempters and Suicide Ideators. Influence of the Brief Therapy ASSIP on Neuropsychological Correlates and Psychological Process Factors (NePsyASSIP HT) - Project 1

Sponsor

University of Bern

Enrollment

180 participants

Start Date

Aug 8, 2024

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Conditions

Self Efficacy Suicidal Ideation Suicide, Attempted Inhibitory Control Attention Locus of Control

Summary

The present study consists of 3 projects in total and aims to investigate the (neuro-) psychological patterns from suicidal ideation to suicidal behavior as well as the effects and feasibility of ASSIP Home Treatment. The overall aim of project 1 is to determine (neuro-) psychological differences between suicide attempters, suicide ideators, a clinical control group, and healthy controls. Study participants in project 1 will participate in a one-time (neuro-) psychological assessment. Project 1 of this study is an observational cross-sectional study with four groups that will be conducted at the University Hospital of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy Bern (Switzerland): Patients with at least one suicide attempt in their past (SUAT), patients with suicidal ideation (SUID), patients from the same clinical cohort, without neither suicidal behavior or ideation (CLIN) and the healthy group (HLTH). The cohorts to be examined (SUAT \& SUID) will be compared to the two control groups (CLIN \& HLTH). Only people who have signed the informed consent and meet the eligibility criteria can participate in this study.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Inclusion Criteria7

Informed consent as documented by signature
Age ≥ 18 years
Additional inclusion criterion for the SUAT group in project 1:
• At least one previous suicide attempt
Additional inclusion criterion for the SUID group in project 1:
• Suicidal ideation
Additional inclusion criterion for the CLIN group in project 1:

Exclusion Criteria10

Serious cognitive impairment
Any current psychotic disorder
Any current medication, which substantially impairs the attention span, reaction rate or any other relevant cognitive functions
Inability to follow the procedures of the study (e.g., insufficient mastery of the German language, previous enrolment into the current study)
Additional exclusion criterion for the SUID group:
• Previous suicidal behavior
Previous suicidal behavior
Suicidal ideation
Additional exclusion criterion for the HLTH group:
• Current psychiatric disorder treated on an inpatient, day-care or outpatient basis

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Interventions

OTHER(Neuro-)psychological assessment

The measurement, which takes place 1 week after the informed consent, aims to determine the distinct (neuro-) psychological patterns of suicidal behavior versus suicidal ideation, in comparison to two control groups.