SuicideNCT01729377
The Meaning of Suicidality for Older Persons With Suicidal Tendencies and Their Families
An observational study of Suicide and Aged, run by Hillel Yaffe Medical Center at 1 site in Israel.
Trial summary
The purpose of the proposed study is to examine the phenomenon of suicidality in old age and its unique characteristics. This will be performed through observing the multigenerational aging family from the life-course perspective, which enables the researchers to address life transitions, including crises leading to… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 60 years and older
- What is being tested?
- Interview
- How many people
- 45 participants
- Where
- 1 siteIsrael
- Study dates
- Apr 2013to Apr 2016
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 60 years and older
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Study population: Aged individuals from tertiary and primary care and from the community who have experienced suicidality and their families.
Who may be able to join
- Hebrew speaking
- Suicidal
- Families of elderly suicides
- Cognitive ability
Who cannot join
- All others
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
The purpose of the proposed study is to examine the phenomenon of suicidality in old age and its unique characteristics. This will be performed through observing the multigenerational aging family from the life-course perspective, which enables the researchers to address life transitions, including crises leading to suicidal tendencies.
- Being tested
- Interview
- Medical subject headings
- Suicide
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
InterviewOther
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Suicidal older persons and their families | Suicidal older persons and their families will be interviewed Receives: Other: Interview |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Understanding older persons experiencing suicidality and their families
In-depth interviews with older persons experiencing suicidality and their families - in order to understand them.
Measured: One and a half hours
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted20 Nov 2012 (estimated)
- Study startApr 2013
- Primary completionApr 2014 (estimated)
- Study completionApr 2016 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for SuicideStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Enrolment
- 45 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Hillel Yaffe Medical Center
- Sponsor type
- Other government
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT01729377
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 290466-HYMC
- Status last verified
- Nov 2012
- First submitted
- 14 Nov 2012
- Last updated
- 20 Nov 2012
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 20 Nov 2012. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Meaning of Suicidality for Older Persons With Suicidal Tendencies and Their Families
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT01729377
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 290466-HYMC
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Unknown status
- Enrolment
- 45 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Hillel Yaffe Medical CenterOther government
- Study start
- Apr 2013
- Primary completion
- Apr 2014 (estimated)
- Study completion
- Apr 2016 (estimated)
- First posted
- 20 Nov 2012 (estimated)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The purpose of the proposed study is to examine the phenomenon of suicidality in old age and its unique characteristics. This will be performed through observing the multigenerational aging family from the life-course perspective, which enables the researchers to address life transitions, including crises leading to suicidal tendencies.
Study design
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Suicidal older persons and their families | – | Other: InterviewSuicidal older persons and their families will be interviewed |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 60 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- Aged individuals from tertiary and primary care and from the community who have experienced suicidality and their families.
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Hebrew speaking
- Suicidal
- Families of elderly suicides
- Cognitive ability
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- All others
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Interview | Other | Suicidal older persons and their families |
Primary outcome
Understanding older persons experiencing suicidality and their families
Time frame: One and a half hours
In-depth interviews with older persons experiencing suicidality and their families - in order to understand them.
Results and safety
Results are not available in the source record.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 20 Nov 2012.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Suicide and Aged, run by Hillel Yaffe Medical Center at 1 site in Israel.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 4 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: status not confirmed, as of the sponsor's last update on 20 Nov 2012. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Israel. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
Results are not available in the source record.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact Osnat Aharon, RN, MA (972-50-6246759, osnata@hy.health.gov.il), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Understanding older persons experiencing suicidality and their families (time frame: One and a half hours). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 20 Nov 2012.