Suicide PreventionNCT07080736
Evaluation of E-learning on Suicide Prevention for Professionals in a Detention Context
A study testing E-learning in people with Suicide Prevention, run by University Ghent at 1 site in Belgium.
Trial summary
This study aims to investigate to what extent a gatekeeper training (e-learning) for people working in prison is applicable in their daily practice. Moreover the study wants to investigate the impact of the e-learning on the knowledge, the attitudes and perceptions of the people working in prison on suiicide… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Suicide Prevention
- What is being tested?
- E-learning
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 1,300 participants
- Where
- 1 siteBelgium
- Study dates
- 26 Jun 2025to 31 Mar 2026
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
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
Who may be able to join
- ≥ 18 years old Have access to internet Speak Dutch Working within a penitentiary institution, in particular in the establishments in Ypres, Merksplas, Bruges and Mechelen.
Who cannot join
- Staff of prisons not working in participating institutions
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
Kirsten Pauwels contact
Belgium1 site, 1 recruiting
- Recruiting
Flemish Centre of Expertise in Suicide Prevention, Ghent University
Ghent, 9000
About this study
This study aims to investigate to what extent a gatekeeper training (e-learning) for people working in prison is applicable in their daily practice.
Moreover the study wants to investigate the impact of the e-learning on the knowledge, the attitudes and perceptions of the people working in prison on suiicide (prevention) as well as their feeling of self-efficacy in dealing with people in prison suffering from suicidal ideation of behavior.
- Conditions
- Suicide Prevention
- Being tested
- E-learning
- Medical subject headings
- Suicide Prevention
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
E-learningBehavioural
The training consists of an e-learning module created on the RISE - Articulate platform, and is based on previously developed e-learning modules (SP-reflex) and physical training aimed at other target groups, but was adapted to the specific context of detention.
This specific training will consist of sensitising information, theoretical knowledge, as well as some concrete tools and tips for suicide prevention within detention. Relevant examples and cases will be discussed. The following topics, among others, will be discussed:
- How common is suicide?
- What myths exist about suicide?
- Why do people contemplate suicide?
- What is the process from suicidal thoughts to suicide?
- How do I recognise signs of suicidal thoughts?
- What can I do if I notice signs?
- What if someone attempts suicide or a suicide occurs?
- How do I take care of myself?
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| intervention group | Experimental | Once participants have given their consent online, they receive the first questionnaire. Once this questionnaire is completed, a link to the e-learning is provided. Participants then receive an invitation to complete the post-test. The measurements thus take place just before getting the formation (pretest) and after the formation (post-test). After three days, participants receive a reminder e-mail to complete the post-measurement which they can ignore if they have already completed it. Receives: Behavioral: E-learning |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Applicability
The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the e-learning module based on participants' perceptions. Specifically, it examines how prison staff assess the content, usability and practicality of the e-learning module. This evaluation provides insight into the extent to which the module meets the needs of the target group and the extent to which it is perceived as relevant and applicable in daily practice.
Applicability is measured using a self-developed 4-item questionnaire.
Measured: Post test (i.e., immediatly after e-learning of 60-90 minutes); assessed up to 3 days after pre-test
Secondary outcomes (2)
Attitudes
Attitudes are measured using the 15-item version of the Attitudes Toward Suicide Scale (ATTS; Renberg \& Jacobsson, 2003). Participants respond to 15 statements using a 5-point Likert scale ranging from 1 (Completely disagree) to 5 (Completely agree). The scale assesses various dimensions of participants' attitudes toward suicide.
Measured: Change from Baseline (before e-learning) to post-test (immediatly after e-learning of 60-90 minutes); assessed up to 3 days after pre-test
Self-efficacy
Gatekeeper Self Efficacy Scale (GKSES, Takahashi et al, 2020)is a 9-item self-report questionnaire designed to assess an individual's confidence in their ability to act as a suicide prevention gatekeeper. Each item is rated on a 7-point Likert scale ranging from 1 (Not at all confident) to 7 (Extremely confident), resulting in a total score ranging from 9 to 63.
Higher scores indicate greater self-efficacy, which reflects a more favorable outcome in terms of perceived gatekeeper competence.
Measured: Change from Baseline (before e-learning) to post-test (immediatly after e-learning of 60-90 minutes); assessed up to 3 days after pre-test
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted23 Jul 2025
- Study start26 Jun 2025
- Primary completion31 Mar 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion31 Mar 2026 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Suicide PreventionStudies 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
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 1,300 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- University Ghent
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Gwendolyn Portzky, PhD, Principal investigator, University Ghent
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07080736
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- ONZ-2025-0183
- Status last verified
- Jul 2025
- First submitted
- 20 Jun 2025
- Last updated
- 23 Jul 2025
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 23 Jul 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Evaluation of E-learning on Suicide Prevention for Professionals in a Detention Context
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07080736
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- ONZ-2025-0183
- Conditions
- Suicide Prevention
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Recruiting
- Enrolment
- 1,300 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- University GhentUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 26 Jun 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 31 Mar 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 31 Mar 2026 (estimated)
- First posted
- 23 Jul 2025 (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.
This study aims to investigate to what extent a gatekeeper training (e-learning) for people working in prison is applicable in their daily practice.
Moreover the study wants to investigate the impact of the e-learning on the knowledge, the attitudes and perceptions of the people working in prison on suiicide (prevention) as well as their feeling of self-efficacy in dealing with people in prison suffering from suicidal ideation of behavior.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| intervention group | Experimental | Behavioral: E-learningOnce participants have given their consent online, they receive the first questionnaire. Once this questionnaire is completed, a link to the e-learning is provided. Participants then receive an invitation to complete the post-test. The measurements thus take place just before getting the formation (pretest) and after the formation (post-test). After three days, participants receive a reminder e-mail to complete the post-measurement which they can ignore if they have already completed it. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- ≥ 18 years old Have access to internet Speak Dutch Working within a penitentiary institution, in particular in the establishments in Ypres, Merksplas, Bruges and Mechelen.
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Staff of prisons not working in participating institutions
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 |
|---|---|---|
| E-learningThe training consists of an e-learning module created on the RISE - Articulate platform, and is based on previously developed e-learning modules (SP-reflex) and physical training aimed at other target groups, but was adapted to the specific context of detention. This specific training will consist of sensitising information, theoretical knowledge, as well as some concrete tools and tips for suicide prevention within detention. Relevant examples and cases will be discussed. The following topics, among others, will be discussed: * How common is suicide? * What myths exist about suicide? * Why do people contemplate suicide? * What is the process from suicidal thoughts to suicide? * How do I recognise signs of suicidal thoughts? * What can I do if I notice signs? * What if someone attempts suicide or a suicide occurs? * How do I take care of myself? | Behavioural | intervention group |
Primary outcome
Applicability
Time frame: Post test (i.e., immediatly after e-learning of 60-90 minutes); assessed up to 3 days after pre-test
The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the e-learning module based on participants' perceptions. Specifically, it examines how prison staff assess the content, usability and practicality of the e-learning module. This evaluation provides insight into the extent to which the module meets the needs of the target group and the extent to which it is perceived as relevant and applicable in daily practice. Applicability is measured using a self-developed 4-item questionnaire.
2 secondary outcomes
Attitudes
Time frame: Change from Baseline (before e-learning) to post-test (immediatly after e-learning of 60-90 minutes); assessed up to 3 days after pre-test
Self-efficacy
Time frame: Change from Baseline (before e-learning) to post-test (immediatly after e-learning of 60-90 minutes); assessed up to 3 days after pre-test
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 23 Jul 2025.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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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.
Kirsten Pauwels contact
Gwendolyn Portzky, 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?
A study testing E-learning in people with Suicide Prevention, 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 1 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: looking for participants now, as of the sponsor's last update on 23 Jul 2025. 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?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact Eva De Jaegere, PhD (+32 (0)9 332.07.75, eva.dejaegere@ugent.be), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Applicability (time frame: Post test (i.e., immediatly after e-learning of 60-90 minutes); assessed up to 3 days after pre-test). 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 23 Jul 2025.