A Pilot Study of Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality With Suicidal Children ("CAMS-4Kids")

Last updated: May 7, 2024
Sponsor: Nationwide Children's Hospital
Overall Status: Terminated

Phase

N/A

Condition

Suicide

Treatment

CAMS-4Kids

Clinical Study ID

NCT04119648
00793
  • Ages 5-11
  • All Genders

Study Summary

The purpose of the study is to assess the feasibility and acceptability of CAMS-4Kids for children with suicidal ideation and/or behavior. During this open pilot trial, we will enhance treatment procedures, refine adherence measures, and develop a treatment manual. Our study sample will include 10 children, ages 5 - 11 years old, seeking outpatient services for suicidal ideation and/or behavior.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • children between the ages of 5 - 11 years old, inclusive, at the time of consent;
  • current suicidal ideation and/or behavior;
  • resides with primary caregiver who has legal authority to consent to researchparticipation
  • client of outpatient Behavioral Health Services
  • Outpatient or Mood and Anxiety Program visit scheduled at least 4 weeks from thediagnostic assessment and/or discharge from the Crisis Stabilization Unit.

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • the inability to understand study procedures (e.g. developmental disabilities, severecognitive impairments, actively psychotic)
  • inability of the child and/or parent to speak or read English
  • current participation in weekly therapy sessions with outpatient Behavioral HealthCrisis Team

Study Design

Total Participants: 3
Treatment Group(s): 1
Primary Treatment: CAMS-4Kids
Phase:
Study Start date:
March 17, 2023
Estimated Completion Date:
May 07, 2024

Study Description

The Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality (CAMS-Jobes, 2006; 2016) is an evidence-based, therapeutic framework for addressing suicide risk in the adult population. CAMS-4Kids, the research intervention used in this study, is a 10-session developmentally-sensitive adaptation of CAMS for children ages 5 - 11 years old.

Within the CAMS framework, clinicians treat patient-identified issues that contribute to their suicidal thoughts and/or behavior called "suicidal drivers." A "clinical road map" is provided through the Suicide Status Form (SSF) that guides treatment as an assessment, treatment planning, tracking and clinical outcome tool. Clinicians and children engage in the assessment and treatment planning sections of the SSF - Initial Form at the outset of treatment. A CAMS Stabilization Plan is also collaboratively developed which focuses on reducing access to lethal means, coping strategies, decreasing interpersonal isolation, and ways to address potential barriers to care.

Subsequent CAMS-4Kids sessions include ongoing assessment and treatment plan reviews using the SSF - Interim Sessions Form. The CAMS Stabilization Plan is also reviewed and updated as clinically indicated. Treatment involves clinical interventions most appropriate to treat the patient's "suicidal drivers." Clinical interventions may include coping cards, "Hope Journal," behavioral activation, Virtual Hope Box, increasing social support, guided imagery, DBT relaxation skills, positive self-talk, and other cognitive-behavioral techniques.

The conclusion of CAMS-4Kids occurs after 3 consecutive sessions of effectively managing suicidal ideation and behavior. The SSF Outcome/Dispositional Final Session Form is completed at the end of treatment.

Connect with a study center

  • Nationwide Children's Hospital

    Columbus, Ohio 43205
    United States

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