Health Condition 1: F101- Alcohol abuse
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Suicide Risk Prevention Intervention for Alcohol Users: A structured behavioral intervention including psychoeducation, coping skills training, emotional regulation, and psychosocial su
Sponsors
JSS Academy of Higher Education Research Mysuru
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Adults aged 18 years and above diagnosed with Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) according to clinical criteria. Participants must be identified at an elevated risk of suicide using the Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS), with eligibility restricted to individuals scoring 4 or higher (representing a severity threshold greater than 50%). Participants must demonstrate explicit willingness to actively participate in the behavioral intervention module and commit to the scheduled follow-up assessments.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1.Individuals experiencing acute psychotic symptoms (e.g., hallucinations, delusions) or manic episodes, as these may interfere with participation and informed consent. 2.Individuals not meeting the AUD criteria or not at suicide risk as per C-SSRS. 3.Individuals with severe cognitive impairment, traumatic brain injury, severe neurological conditions, delirium tremens, or alcohol-related severe medical conditions (e.g., Wernicke s encephalopathy, advanced liver failure) that limit their ability to participate in behavioral interventions. 4.Primary dependence on substances other than alcohol (e.g., opioids, stimulants) as the main clinical concern. 5.Participants requiring immediate psychiatric hospitalization due to imminent or active suicide risk (e.g., active plan and means) will be excluded and referred for emergency care. 6.Severe or terminal illnesses (e.g., advanced liver disease, cancer) that would limit the participant s ability to attend sessions or complete follow-up. 7.Participants unwilling or unable to adhere to the structured suicide prevention protocol or complete required follow-ups.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Change in suicide risk scores measured using the Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS).Timepoint: Baseline, 5 weeks (immediate post-intervention), and 9 weeks (4 weeks post-intervention follow-up). | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Changes in scores for alcohol dependence (SAD-Q), readiness to change (SOCRATES), depression (BDI-II), anxiety (BAI), coping strategies (Brief COPE), suicide stigma (SOSS), & perceived social support (MSPSS).Timepoint: Baseline, 5 weeks (immediate post-intervention), & 9 weeks (4 weeks post-intervention follow-up) | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactVedavathi
JSS Medical College and Hospital
Outcome results
None listed