Circles of Hope: Group Intervention for Adolescents With Suicidal Symptoms

NCT07818863 | Not Yet Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: COH-01-2026
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 40
• Locations: 0 countries
• Sites: N/A

Brief Summary

This pilot study examines the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary outcomes of a short-term group psychotherapy intervention for adolescents experiencing suicidal symptoms without immediate suicidal intent. The intervention is implemented within a public child and adolescent mental health clinic and includes emotional processing, interpersonal work, psychoeducation, and parental involvement. The study will evaluate participant engagement, attendance, and preliminary changes in suicidal ideation and related emotional and interpersonal functioning. The goal of the study is to contribute to the development of safe, feasible, and accessible group-based interventions for adolescents at suicide risk within public mental health services.

Conditions

Suicidal Ideation

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

• Suicidal Ideation - Suicidal Ideation Questionnaire (SIQ)

  Suicidal ideation will be assessed using the Suicidal Ideation Questionnaire (SIQ), a self-report measure assessing the frequency and intensity of suicidal thoughts.

  Baseline and immediately post-intervention (after completion of the 8-session intervention)

• Suicidal Ideation - Scale for Suicide Ideation (SSI)

  Suicidal ideation will be assessed using the Scale for Suicide Ideation (SSI), which assesses cognitive and motivational aspects of suicidal ideation, including planning, wish to die, and perceived ability to act.

  Baseline and immediately post-intervention (after completion of the 8-session intervention)

Study Arms (1)

Circles of Hope Group Intervention

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants will receive a short-term group psychotherapy intervention designed for adolescents experiencing suicidal symptoms without immediate suicidal intent. The intervention includes emotional processing, interpersonal group work, psychoeducational components, ongoing risk monitoring, and parental involvement within a public child and adolescent mental health clinic.

Behavioral: Circles of Hope Group Psychotherapy

Interventions

Circles of Hope Group Psychotherapy BEHAVIORAL

A short-term group psychotherapy intervention for adolescents experiencing suicidal symptoms without immediate suicidal intent. The intervention includes emotional processing, interpersonal group work, psychoeducational components, ongoing risk monitoring, and parental involvement within a public child and adolescent mental health clinic.

Circles of Hope Group Intervention

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 12 Years - 18 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Child (0-17), Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• Adolescents aged 12-18 years
• Presence of suicidal symptoms or suicidal ideation
• Ability to participate in a group psychotherapy intervention
• Ability to provide informed assent and parental consent

You may not qualify if:

• Immediate suicidal intent requiring urgent hospitalization or intensive intervention
• Acute psychotic symptoms or severe cognitive impairment interfering with group participation
• Clinical condition preventing participation in a group setting, as determined by clinical assessment

Sponsors & Collaborators

• University of Haifa: lead

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Suicidal Ideation

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Suicide; Self-Injurious Behavior; Behavioral Symptoms; Behavior

Central Study Contacts

Chen Mike, PhD Candidate

CONTACT

+972506555008; chenmik@gmail.com

Study Design

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

Model Details: Participants will receive a short-term group psychotherapy intervention delivered in small groups within a public child and adolescent mental health clinic. All participants will receive the same intervention, and outcomes will be assessed at baseline, post-intervention, and follow-up.

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: May 26, 2026
• First Posted: September 14, 2026
• Study Start (Estimated): November 1, 2026
• Primary Completion (Estimated): December 1, 2027
• Study Completion (Estimated): June 1, 2028
• Last Updated: September 14, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-09

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share