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Implementation of a Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Program in the University Setting

NCT07052240 · Status: ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 420

Last updated 2026-01-15

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Summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to assess the effectiveness of a suicide prevention training program (Gatekeepers) tailored to university students in Spain. The main questions it aims to answer are:

* Does the training program improve suicide-related knowledge, attitudes, perceived behavioral control, and gatekeeper behaviors among students?
* Are there differences in training outcomes by gender, and how do they affect program engagement and effectiveness? Researchers will compare a Immediate Intervention Group (GTK-IG), which will receive the full training immediately, with a 2) the Delayed Intervention Group (GTK-DG), which will be a waitlist control during the first phase of the study, to evaluate the program's short- and medium-term impact, using both in-person and online formats. which will be a waitlist control during the first phase of the study.

Participants will:

* Be randomly assigned to the intervention or control group, choosing between in-person or online training
* Complete online surveys at three timepoints: before the program (T0), immediately after (T1), 2-3 months later (T2), and 9-12 months follow-up (T3).
* Attend two 3-hour training sessions covering key suicide prevention competencies
* Participate in a follow-up session with focus group discussion to qualitatively assess retention and use of learned skills
* Complete validated questionnaires on suicide prevention literacy, attitudes, stigma, and self-reported gatekeeper behaviors This trial includes validation of the Spanish versions of the WISE (Willingness to Intervene Against Suicide Enhanced Questionnaire) and ACT as Gatekeeper measures. The study is registered at ClinicalTrials.gov and follows CONSORT and SPIRIT guidelines. Ethical approval was granted by the Human Research Ethics Committee at the University of Valencia.

Conditions

  • Suicide Prevention
  • Suicide Awareness
  • Suicide Behavior

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Gatekeeper Training Program (GTK)

Behavioral: Gatekeeper Training Program (GTK-UNI) The GTK program is a suicide prevention intervention for university students. It includes two sessions of 3 hours each (total: 6 hours), delivered over one week, either face-to-face or online. Content is organized into six modules: 1. Introduction to suicidal behavior. 2. Warning signs and risk/protective factors. 3. Crisis intervention and suicide first aid. 4. Safety planning and community resources. 5. Ethics and gatekeeper self-care. 6. Practical simulations and skill application. The program includes interactive exercises, role-plays, take-home materials, and a booster session plus a focus group at the 2-month follow-up.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • University of Valencia

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-12-15
Primary Completion
2027-07-31
Completion
2028-08-31

Countries

  • Spain

Study Locations

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