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New treatment option for Suicidal Ideation
Official title WeCare: A System of Care for Black Youth
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05654207
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The overall goal of this study is to respond to the urgent need for an effective suicide prevention strategy for Black youth by examining the effectiveness of a systems-level strategy to recognize and respond to suicide risk among Black adolescents who present to emergency departments (EDs). The proposed strategy, WeCare, combines combines three components: (1) universal screening using the Computerized Adaptive Screen for Suicidal Youth (CASSY), (2) a brief intervention designed for Black youth with elevated suicide risk in for ED settings, Connections for Safety (CFS), that combines safety planning and strategies to support linkage to outpatient mental health services, and (3) supportive text messages to youth and parent/caregivers for six weeks following the youth's ED visit.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 12 to 19. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- adolescent and parent/guardians:
- Adolescents aged 12-17 years and their parents or guardians, and adolescents 18-19 years who have the option for their parent or guardian to...
- Having a parent/caregiver present in the ED to consent or available to consent remotely (12-17 year olds, only)
- Having a cellular phone with text messaging capacity
- Adolescent able to speak English, and understand study questions
You likely can't join if
- adolescent and parent/guardians:
- Adolescent is medically unstable
- Adolescent present with severe cognitive impairment
- Parents are not present in the ED, unable to consent remotely, and not able to give consent in either English, Spanish, French or Creole (12-17 year...
- Adolescent does not have access to cellular phone
- Adolescents active in mental health treatment (e.g., seen a therapist, social worker, or mental health provider in the last week)
See the full eligibility criteria
- adolescent and parent/guardians:
- Adolescents aged 12-17 years and their parents or guardians, and adolescents 18-19 years who have the option for their parent or guardian to participate
- Having a parent/caregiver present in the ED to consent or available to consent remotely (12-17 year olds, only)
- Having a cellular phone with text messaging capacity
- Adolescent able to speak English, and understand study questions
- Parents able to consent in English, Spanish, French or Creole
- Meet screening criteria
- adolescent and parent/guardians:
- Adolescent is medically unstable
- Adolescent present with severe cognitive impairment
- Parents are not present in the ED, unable to consent remotely, and not able to give consent in either English, Spanish, French or Creole (12-17 year olds, only)
- Adolescent does not have access to cellular phone
- Adolescents active in mental health treatment (e.g., seen a therapist, social worker, or mental health provider in the last week)
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- New York, New York, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 12 years to 19 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include New York, New York, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.