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Testing an Intergenerational Model of Suicide Risk in Mother-child Dyads

Who can join

All ages · All sexes

Inclusion Criteria:

* Biological mothers with legal custody of target child between 9-11
* Confirmed lifetime Biological mothers with legal custody of target child between 9-11
* Confirmed lifetime history of suicidal behavior for mothers of suicidal behavior for mothers

Exclusion Criteria:

* Any mothers and children with major medical illnesses that might be associated with organic personality changes or ER difficulties (e.g. Parkinson's Disease, seizure disorders)
* Cardiac nervous system abnormalities that would influence physiological readings
* Previous DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) in the last six months

About the study

The investigators are interested in learning more about how the role of mothers' emotions has on the transmission of suicide risk to children. Eligible participants will be invited to participate in a baseline assessment, and 4 follow-up assessments in the next year. This research study is a randomized control trial. Participants that choose to enroll are randomly assigned, that is by chance (like by flipping a coin) to receive DBT Skills Training or treatment as usual (TAU). Participants may also be selected for DBT skills training, it which would occur once a week for 6 months.

What is being tested

• Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Group Training (behavioral)
• Safety Planning Intervention (behavioral)

Sponsor: University of Pittsburgh · Participants: 150 · Started: Apr 1, 2024

Contact the study team

• Jennifer Wilson · Phone: 412-952-7132
• Jennifer Stahler · Phone: 4123833555

Official record on ClinicalTrials.gov — NCT06463054

Locations in the U.S.

From ClinicalTrials.gov, data retrieved Oct 1, 2026. Each study sets its own eligibility; the study team decides who can join.