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Effects of Sandplay Therapy on Emotional and Behavioral Outcomes in Adolescents at Risk of Suicide

Clinical effects of sandplay therapy on the emotions and behavior of adolescents who have experienced suicidal behavior

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CRIS
Registry ID
KCT0011385
Enrollment
120
Registered
2025-12-29
Start date
2026-03-23
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-03-16

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Behavioral : The interventions applied in this study consisted of psychological treatments provided in a school-based clinical setting for adolescents experiencing suicidal ideation, suicide attempts,

Sponsors

DANKOOK UNIVERSITY
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Children and adolescents aged 10 to 19years at the time of study participation 2. Identified as having suicidal ideation or self-harm risk during school-based psychological support services 3. Provision of written informed consent by a legal guardian and assent by the participant 4. Determined by school and clinical professionals to be appropriate for outpatient psychological intervention

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Acute risk status requiring immediate hospitalization or emergency intervention at enrollment History of hospitalization for suicidal behavior lasting longer than 1 month, or a current condition requiring inpatient care More than 1 year of psychiatric medication treatment for chronic psychiatric conditions such as depression, anxiety, or ADHD before enrollment Enrollment in a special school or special education class due to developmental disability or autism spectrum condition Receipt of sandplay therapy or a similar play therapy within 2 months before referral Failure to obtain informed consent/assent

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Changes in suicidal ideation and the frequency of self-injury

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Changes in emotional and behavioral functioning

Countries

Korea, Republic of

Contacts

Public ContactUnKyoung Ahn

DANKOOK UNIVERSITY

ahnunkyoung@dankook.ac.kr+82-41-554-0536

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CRIS (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Mar 20, 2026