RCT of Post-Suicide Attempt Case Management (ACTION-J)

A Randomized Controlled Multicenter Trial of Post-Suicide Attempt Case Management for the Prevention of Further Attempts in Japan (ACTION-J)

This study will determine the effectiveness of continuous follow-up care by case manager in preventing further suicide attempts

It is well known that many subjects who survived a suicide attempt will make further suicide attempts, even after the medical treatment at critical emergency unit. To examine the effectiveness of continuous follow-up care by case manager after the suicide attempt, a randomized, controlled, multicenter trial by J-MISP (Japanese Multimodal Intervention Trials).This research project is one of the strategic research projects funded by The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare. In this study, J-MISP will implement the intervention for suicide attempters, a considerably high-risk group of further suicide attempts, who are transported by emergency services.

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Over 20 years old
2. Suffering from Axis I disorder
3. Had intent for suicide (confirmed more than 2 times)
4. Able to understand this study and provide informed consent
5. Able to have interview before trial registry and psycho education at hospital
6. Able to have interview for assessment at continuous follow-up care by case manager at the hospital

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Not suffering from Axis I disorder as a primary diagnosis