An interventional study of Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Individual and Group Supportive Therapy group in Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Suicidal and Adolescent, sponsored by Tanta University. Completed at 1 site in Egypt. Open to participants aged 12 Years to 19 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-10-22.
Sponsored by Tanta University · Not applicable, Interventional, and Treatment
The aim of the current study is to:-Evaluate the efficacy of dialectical behavior therapy compared with individual and group supportive therapy for reducing suicide attempts and ideation among adolescence. Evaluate role of dialectical behavior therapy in improving emotional regulation and distress tolerance among adolescence with suicidal ideation and attempts
Suicide is a leading cause of death among adolescence in the United States. It accounts for more adolescent deaths than all natural causes combined, ranking as the third leading cause of death in this age group, preceded only by accidents and homicide. Although boys who complete suicide significantly outnumber girls, adolescent girls make two to four times as many suicide attempts as boys. Suicidal ideation refers to thoughts of harming or killing oneself. Attempted suicide is a non-fatal, self-inflicted destructive act with explicit or inferred intent to die. Suicide is a fatal self-inflicted destructive act with explicit or inferred intent to die. Suicidality refers to all suicide-related behaviors and thoughts including completing or attempting suicide, suicidal ideation or communications . In addition to the increased incidence of adolescent suicide over the past several decades , recent epidemiological studies suggest a parallel increase in the incidence of Adolescent suicide attempts, with lifetime rates among high school students ranging from 3.5% to 11% . For every death by suicide, there are an estimated 8 to 25 suicide attempts, and more youths engage in non-suicidal self-injury . Prior suicide attempts are indicators of suicide death, and prior suicide attempts and NSSI are indicators of future suicide attempts. The aim of the current study is to:-Evaluate the efficacy of dialectical behavior therapy compared with individual and group supportive therapy for reducing suicide attempts and ideation among adolescence. Evaluate role of dialectical behavior therapy in improving emotional regulation and distress tolerance among adolescence with suicidal ideation and attempts
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Individual and Group Supportive Therapy Group : Individual and group supportive therapy is a client centered treatment, consistent with the theory of Joiner et al that emphasized "thwarted belongingness" as a suicide risk factor, Individual and Group Supportive Therapy emphasized acceptance, validation, and feelings of connectedness and belonging
Behavioral: Individual and Group Supportive Therapy group
Dialectical behavior therapy group :It is a type of talk therapy , based on cognitive behavioral therapy , but it's specially adapted for people who experience emotions very intensely. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a type of talk therapy that helps people understand how thoughts affect emotions and behaviors. "Dialectical" means combining opposite ideas. Dialectical behavior therapy focuses on helping people accept the reality of their lives and their behaviors, as well as helping them learn to change their lives, including their unhelpful behaviors. Dialectical behavior therapy was developed in the 1970s by Marsha Linehan, an American psychologist. Dialectical behavior therapy is especially effective for people who have difficulty managing and regulating their emotions.
Behavioral: Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Dialectical behavior therapy: It is a type of talk therapy (psychotherapy), based on cognitive behavioral therapy , but it's specially adapted for people who experience emotions very intensely. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a type of talk therapy that helps people understand how thoughts affect emotions and behaviors. "Dialectical" means combining opposite ideas. Dialectical behavior therapy focuses on helping people accept the reality of their lives and their behaviors, as well as helping them learn to change their lives, including their unhelpful behaviors. Dialectical behavior therapy was developed in the 1970s by Marsha Linehan, an American psychologist. Dialectical behavior therapy is especially effective for people who have difficulty managing and regulating their emotions.
Individual and Group Supportive Therapy group:Individual and group supportive therapy is a client centered treatment, consistent with the theory of Joiner et al that emphasized "thwarted belongingness" as a suicide risk factor, Individual and Group Supportive Therapy emphasized acceptance, validation, and feelings of connectedness and belonging
Assessment of suicidal ideation and behavior by Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale
It is a suicidal ideation and behavior rating scale created by researchers at Columbia University, University of Pennsylvania, University of Pittsburgh and NewYork University to evaluate suicide risk. It rates an individual's degree of suicidal ideation on a scale, ranging from "wish to be dead" to "active suicidal ideation with specific plan and intent and behaviors." Questions are phrased for use in an interview format, but the C SSRS may be completed as a self-report measure if necessary. The scale identifies specific behaviors which may be indicative of an individual's intent to kill oneself. An individual exhibiting even a single behavior identified by the scale was 8 to 10 times more likely to die by suicide If the respondent answers "yes" to Question 2, he/she is instructed to answer Questions 3-5.
Time frame: 3 months
measure of emotional distress tolerance by Distress Tolerance Scale
It has been used to assess individual differences in the ability to experience and withstand negative psychological states. Individuals select on a 1-5 likert scale (Strongly Disagree, Mildly Disagree, Feel Neutral, Mildly Agree, Strongly Agree) about each of the 15 statements about distress.
Time frame: 3 months
Plan to share: Yes — It will be available if it needed
Supporting information: Study protocol, Informed consent form
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Ran from Jun 2024 to primary completion in Jun 2025, 12 months.
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