Protocol update to a study protocol for the Multimodal Approach to Preventing Suicide in Schools (MAPSS) project: a regionally based randomised trial of an integrated response to suicide risk among secondary school students.
Samuel McKay, Michelle Lamblin, India Bellairs-Walsh, Maria Veresova, Bridget Kenny, Eleanor Bailey, Sadhbh J Byrne, Jane Pirkis, Cathrine Mihalopoulos, Matthew J Spittal, Simon Rice, Ellie Brown, Sarah Hetrick, Matthew Hamilton, Hok Pan Yuen, Yong Yi Lee, Jo Robinson
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Background: This update outlines amendments to the MAPSS trial protocol in response to both the COVID-19 pandemic and broader feasibility considerations. While many changes were necessary to navigate pandemic-related disruptions-such as school closures and remote learning-others were made to improve feasibility in the school-based setting, independent of COVID-19. The protocol was updated to align with public health guidelines and general school practices, ensuring feasibility for continued school participation and increased support and flexibility for school communities.
Methods: Key adjustments included changes to participant-facing documentation, including implementing digital consent processes, extending timelines for participant recruitment and participation, and enhancing remote engagement strategies. Modifying outcome measures and risk management protocols, including adverse event reporting, ensured both participant safety and data continuity. Lastly, new study measures were added, such as a custom-designed questionnaire to assess study acceptability. Despite the updates, the core trial design, eligibility criteria, and primary outcomes remained unchanged.
Conclusion: These protocol amendments reflect the pragmatic challenges of conducting school-based mental health research during a global pandemic and as part of ongoing efforts to enhance feasibility. The adjustments enabled the trial to proceed safely, prioritizing participant engagement and maintaining alignment with public health measures.
Trial registrations: Australian New Zealand Clinical Trial Registry, ACTRN12621000279820, originally registered on 12 March 2021, and currently awaiting update approval. Australian New Zealand Clinical Trial Registry, ACTRN12621000770864, originally registered on 21st June 2021, and updated on 16th February 2025.
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Trials is an open access, peer-reviewed, online journal that will encompass all aspects of the performance and findings of randomized controlled trials. Trials will experiment with, and then refine, innovative approaches to improving communication about trials. We are keen to move beyond publishing traditional trial results articles (although these will be included). We believe this represents an exciting opportunity to advance the science and reporting of trials. Prior to 2006, Trials was published as Current Controlled Trials in Cardiovascular Medicine (CCTCVM). All published CCTCVM articles are available via the Trials website and citations to CCTCVM article URLs will continue to be supported.
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