Sleep Interventions for College Students at Risk of Suicide
Sleep and Circadian Interventions for College Students at High Risk of Suicide
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Sleep Disturbance
Sleep
Depression
Suicide
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 – 25
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Treatment
- Participants needed
- 90 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for college students who are at risk of suicide and have sleep problems. Participants will receive different sleep treatments in addition to regular care for depression and suicide risk over a period of 6 months.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
- I am enrolled or planning to enroll in treatment at COSTAR Intensive Outpatient Program.
- I can speak and read English well enough to understand the study.
- I have had thoughts of suicide or tried to commit suicide in the past month.
- I have significant sleep problems.
You may not be able to join if
- I have non-affective psychosis.
- I have conditions that prevent me from participating in sleep deprivation or bright light therapy.
- I have an intellectual disability that affects my understanding.
- I have untreated obstructive sleep apnea or restless legs syndrome.
- I have a life-threatening medical condition that needs immediate attention.
- I am pregnant.
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.
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About This Trial
The purpose of this study is to examine the extent to which delivering sleep and circadian focused interventions in addition to evidenced based psychiatric care for depression and suicide risk may contribute to decreasing suicide risk among high risk young adults. Investigators will evaluate three interventions targeting sleep in acutely suicidal college students enrolled in intensive outpatient t…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Enrolled or planning to enroll in treatment at COSTAR Intensive Outpatient Program
* English language fluency and literacy sufficient to engage in study protocol
* Suicidal ideation or suicide attempt in past month
* Clinically significant sleep disturbance, operationalized as…
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