Co-creation of Tools for Children and Adolescents with Suicidal Thoughts And/or Behaviour

NCT06776328 | Recruiting

• 2 other identifiers: ONZ-2024-0211GE0-1GDF2JA
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 30
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Evidence shows that there are very few evidence-based tools or interventions specifically targeting suicidality in children and adolescents. It is crucial to address suicidal thoughts in these populations, as research indicates that discussing suicidality does not increase suicidal behavior but may instead reduce the associated risk. Furthermore, the field of suicide prevention increasingly incorporates digital technologies. Studies suggest that digital interventions targeting suicidality in young people show promise in enhancing knowledge, regulating emotions, developing coping skills, and managing suicidal thoughts and behaviors. As part of this project, we will develop the following practical tools:

• A creative methodology for professionals to engage children and adolescents in talking about their suicidal thoughts.
• A self-help app for suicidal young people and their support networks. The development process will involve co-creation, with input from children and adolescents playing a central role. A total of 30 children and adolescents aged 10 to 18 years, who have experienced suicidal thoughts in the past, will participate in this project. The co-creation sessions will be conducted in groups of up to 10 participants. Participants can attend a minimum of 1 and a maximum of 10 sessions, each lasting up to 1.5 hours. The sessions will be facilitated by researchers from VLESP and will take place at a location convenient for participants or in Ghent (the primary location of the research team). If preferred by participants, one or more sessions may also be held online. For participants who do not wish to join a group, individual sessions can be arranged. Each session will be attended by two researchers, with the potential involvement of professionals specializing in tool development. Several potential developers will be invited to submit proposals for creating the tools, and the selection of the developer will be based on these submissions. During the sessions, participants will review and evaluate various prototypes of the app. However, the prototypes will not be tested for effectiveness by the young participants.

Conditions

Suicide Prevention; Suicidal Ideation; Suicidal Behaviors

Keywords

co-creation; participatory research; children; adolescents; suicide prevention; suicidal ideation; suicidal behaviour; suicide

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Co-creation questions

  In the co-creation sessions, participants will be asked about: * Current app usage * Preferences and needs regarding an app/creative methodology * Accessibility and usability of the tools * Privacy and confidentiality * Social support and community engagement * Sensitivity and language * Seeking help and professional support * Sustained engagement * Feedback on tool prototypes * Reflections on how they experienced the session

  From enrolment to end of co-creation sessions (10 sessions of 1.5 hours max over the course of the study)

Study Arms (1)

Co-creation meetings

OTHER

All participants will be invited to participate in the co-creation meetings.

Other: Tools

Interventions

Tools OTHER

In the co-creation meetings, developed tools will be presented. Participants will be asked to provide feedback and input to tailor these tools to the needs and preferences of children and adolescents with suicidal thoughts/behavior.

Co-creation meetings

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 10 Years - 18 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Child (0-17), Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• Aged 10-18 years
• Proficient in Dutch
• Has experienced suicidal thoughts in the past

You may not qualify if:

• Limited cognitive ability
• Currently experiencing an acute suicidal crisis

Sponsors & Collaborators

• University Ghent: lead

Study Sites (1)

Flemish Centre of Expertise in Suicide Prevention, Ghent University

Ghent, 9000, Belgium

RECRUITING

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Suicide Prevention; Suicidal Ideation; Suicide

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Self-Injurious Behavior; Behavioral Symptoms; Behavior

Study Officials

• Gwendolyn Portzky, PhD

  Flemish Centre of Expertise in Suicide Prevention, Department of Head and Skin, UGent

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Central Study Contacts

Eva De Jaegere, PhD

CONTACT

+32 9 332.07.75; eva.dejaegere@ugent.be

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: NA
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: PREVENTION
• Intervention Model: SINGLE GROUP
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: January 9, 2025
• First Posted: January 15, 2025
• Study Start: December 12, 2024
• Primary Completion: April 1, 2026
• Study Completion: April 1, 2026
• Last Updated: January 15, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-01

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

BE (1)