SuicideNCT03703128
Suicide in People Aged 45-60: A Case-control Psychological Autopsy Study
An observational study of Suicide, run by University Ghent at 1 site in Belgium.
Trial summary
The purpose of this study is to learn about the possible causes of the negative trend in suicide rates in both males and females aged 45-60 in Flanders, Belgium. This will be carried out using a psychological autopsy study. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Suicide
- How many people
- 97 participants
- Where
- 1 siteBelgium
- Study dates
- 28 Sep 2018to 9 Dec 2019
- 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 18 years and older
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Study population: community sample
Who may be able to join
- close to suicide victim or person who has mental health problems
- suicide victim or person with mental health problems was/is 45-60 years old
- the suicide happened more than 3 months and less than 5 years ago
Who cannot join
- not Dutch-speaking
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Psychological Autopsy Study: A Case-control Research Into 45-60 Year Old Suicide Victims in Flanders, Belgium
The purpose of this study is to learn about the possible causes of the negative trend in suicide rates in both males and females aged 45-60 in Flanders, Belgium. This will be carried out using a psychological autopsy study.
Read the detailed description
A case-control psychological autopsy study will be carried out to identify what risk factors are related to suicide in people aged 45-60. People close to the person who died by suicide (next of kin or close friends) will be interviewed. To increase the validity of our findings, a control group will also be interviewed. The control group will be someone who is very close to someone with mental health problems.
- Conditions
- Suicide
- Keywords
- psychological autopsy, prevention
- Medical subject headings
- Suicide
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Informants of suicide victims | Partners, children, parents, siblings, other relatives, peers or other informants of adults (aged 45-60 years) who received a definitive verdict of suicide in the Dutch-speaking part of Belgium (Flanders). The suicide should have taken place more than 3 months ago and less than 5 years ago. | |
| Control group | Informants i.e., partners, children, parents, siblings, other relatives, peers or other informants of adults (aged 45-60 years) who have mental health problems. |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
History of suicidal behaviour (presuicidal communication, method, intent)
Measured: baseline
Exposure to suicidal behavior
Measured: baseline
Sociodemographics
Measured: Baseline
Living situation
Measured: Baseline
Work situation
Measured: Baseline
Religion
Measured: Baseline
Interpersonal relationships (intimate, children, social contact, family)
Measured: Baseline
Financial problems
Measured: Baseline
Legal problems
Measured: Baseline
Life events
Measured: Baseline
Medical history
Measured: Baseline
Psychiatric history
Measured: Baseline
Psychiatric disorders
Measured: Baseline
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted11 Oct 2018
- Study start28 Sep 2018
- Primary completion9 Dec 2019
- Study completion9 Dec 2019
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.
- More trials run by University GhentThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- 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
- Case-control
- Time perspective
- Retrospective
- Enrolment
- 97 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- University Ghent
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- Flemish Ministry of Welfare, Public Health, and Family, Belgium
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Kees van Heeringen, MD, PhD, Principal investigator, University Ghent
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT03703128
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- B670201836751
- Status last verified
- Dec 2021
- First submitted
- 27 Sep 2018
- Last updated
- 6 Dec 2021
- Results posted
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 6 Dec 2021. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Psychological Autopsy Study: A Case-control Research Into 45-60 Year Old Suicide Victims in Flanders, Belgium
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT03703128
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- B670201836751
- Conditions
- Suicide
- Keywords
- psychological autopsy, prevention
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 97 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- University GhentUniversity, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- Flemish Ministry of Welfare, Public Health, and Family, Belgium
- Study start
- 28 Sep 2018 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 9 Dec 2019 (actual)
- Study completion
- 9 Dec 2019 (actual)
- First posted
- 11 Oct 2018 (actual)
- 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 this study is to learn about the possible causes of the negative trend in suicide rates in both males and females aged 45-60 in Flanders, Belgium. This will be carried out using a psychological autopsy study.
Detailed description
A case-control psychological autopsy study will be carried out to identify what risk factors are related to suicide in people aged 45-60. People close to the person who died by suicide (next of kin or close friends) will be interviewed. To increase the validity of our findings, a control group will also be interviewed. The control group will be someone who is very close to someone with mental health problems.
Study design
- Observational model
- Case-control
- Time perspective
- Retrospective
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Informants of suicide victims | – | –Partners, children, parents, siblings, other relatives, peers or other informants of adults (aged 45-60 years) who received a definitive verdict of suicide in the Dutch-speaking part of Belgium (Flanders). The suicide should have taken place more than 3 months ago and less than 5 years ago. |
| Control group | – | –Informants i.e., partners, children, parents, siblings, other relatives, peers or other informants of adults (aged 45-60 years) who have mental health problems. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- community sample
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- close to suicide victim or person who has mental health problems
- suicide victim or person with mental health problems was/is 45-60 years old
- the suicide happened more than 3 months and less than 5 years ago
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- not Dutch-speaking
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Primary outcome
History of suicidal behaviour (presuicidal communication, method, intent)
Time frame: baseline
Exposure to suicidal behavior
Time frame: baseline
Sociodemographics
Time frame: Baseline
Living situation
Time frame: Baseline
Work situation
Time frame: Baseline
Religion
Time frame: Baseline
Interpersonal relationships (intimate, children, social contact, family)
Time frame: Baseline
Financial problems
Time frame: Baseline
Legal problems
Time frame: Baseline
Life events
Time frame: Baseline
Medical history
Time frame: Baseline
Psychiatric history
Time frame: Baseline
Psychiatric disorders
Time frame: Baseline
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 6 Dec 2021.
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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.
Kees van Heeringen, MD, PhD principal investigator
University Ghent
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, run by University Ghent at 1 site in Belgium.
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 3 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: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 6 Dec 2021. 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 Belgium. 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?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
History of suicidal behaviour (presuicidal communication, method, intent) (time frame: baseline). The study lists 13 primary outcomes in all. 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 6 Dec 2021.