Cost-effectiveness of ABFT for youth with suicidality
Treatments studied
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study looks at whether ABFT (a family-based therapy) works well and is worth the cost for young adults who have strong suicidal thoughts. It also uses your family’s involvement to see how treatment affects safety and well-being over time.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 to 25 years old.
- Your suicide-thoughts questionnaire result (SIQ-JR) is above 31.
- At least one main parent or caregiver will join the study assessments and sessions.
- You do not have severe substance dependence (especially severe alcohol or cannabis use disorder, or other serious substance use problems).
- You do not have severe conduct problems, psychosis, severe thinking/learning impairments, or planned major changes that would stop you from participating.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
Similar studies
Other trials that look related to this one.
This study tests a short-term therapy program designed to help children and teens ages 8–18 who are having thoughts of suicide or have attempted suicide. The treatment involves five weekly sessions and aims to keep young people safe while they receive support in an outpatient clinic.
This study tests a program to help young people who have thoughts about suicide but no immediate plan. It uses support and safety planning to keep them safe at home.
This study is for active duty service members who are getting mental health care and have had recent suicidal thoughts. The goal is to develop a tool that helps predict how well treatments may work for preventing suicide, so you and your provider can make better decisions.
This trial tests a therapy called dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) for teenagers who have hurt themselves or had suicidal thoughts in the last six months. The goal is to see if DBT helps reduce self-harm and suicidal feelings.
This study tests a short counseling program for older adults (65+) who have recently attempted suicide or had serious suicidal thoughts. The program is designed to help reduce the risk of future suicide attempts. It is offered alongside your regular mental health care.
This study is for teens aged 12 to 16 who have had recent suicidal thoughts or behaviors. It tests a program to help them understand and manage these feelings in a group setting with other teens.
Hear when a new Suicidal Ideation trial opens
We’ll email you when one opens — at most once a week, no account needed, unsubscribe anytime.