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A risk assessment tool for self-harm in prisoners

Development and validation of a risk assessment tool for self-harm in prisoners

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
ISRCTN
Registry ID
ISRCTN41021444
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2018-04-26
Start date
2021-11-22
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-09-08

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Conditions

Risk of self-harm in prison settings Mental and Behavioural Disorders

Interventions

This study has three parts: 1. Development of a risk assessment tool. In the first year of this project, the trialists will develop the tool using routinely collected data from prison healthcare recor

Sponsors

University of Oxford
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Male prisoners who have been on ACCT for an episode of self harm (incl. threats of self harm) 2. Female prisoners who have been on ACCT for an episode of self harm (incl. threats of self harm) 3. Remand and sentenced prisons in UK (London, Buckinghamshire, Lancashire, Yorkshire)

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Male and female adult prisoners who have been on ACCT for reasons other than episodes of self harm (incl. threats of self harm)

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Risk of self-harm is measured using the new risk assessment tool (RAPS) developed at the time of ACCT closure. Outcome is the number of self-harm episodes (and suicide) as well as the number of days between completion of the tool and the end of follow-up period (3 months post ACCT closure)—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
No secondary outcome measures—

Countries

England, United Kingdom

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ISRCTN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026