Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy + Safety Planning For Suicidal Behavior

Completed · Phase 1

Conditions studied: Monopolar Depression, Single Episode or Unspecified, Suicidal and Self-injurious Behaviour

In brief

The purpose of this study is to combine and adapt Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) + Safety Planning Intervention (SPI) for individuals with suicidal behavior and to determine its feasibility, acceptability, safety and preliminary effectiveness. An exploratory aim is to collect data on the cognitive changes underlying treatment gains.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT01826240

Run by

New York State Psychiatric Institute

People needed

20

Starts

2013-03-01

Expected to finish

2015-02-01

Last updated by the study team

2015-12-04

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 65. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• 18-65
• History of depression
• Suicidal behavior or thoughts (i.e., current suicidal thoughts at screening and history of at least one suicide attempt or suicide-related behavior (aborted or interrupted suicide attempt) or suicidal ideation with plan or method in the past 6 months)
• In active treatment (e.g., receiving psychiatric medications)

You may not qualify if…

• Current mania, psychosis, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Traumatic Brain Damage, Organic or Acute Brain Syndrome, Mental Retardation or pervasive developmental disorder
• Requires priority treatment for an acute illness or debilitating problem such as severe primary substance dependence or anorexia nervosa
• Inability to complete psychiatric interview or group treatment due to lack of cooperation or lack of comprehension.

Where it is running

• Columbia University/New York State Psychiatric Institute — New York, New York, United States

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