Support for suicidal adolescents at risk for psychosis
Youth Nominated Support Team for Suicidal Adolescents at Clinical High Risk for Psychosis
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA-IRVINE · NIH-10791775
This study is testing a new way to help teenagers who are at risk for serious mental health issues and having thoughts of suicide by involving their family and friends in providing support, to see if this can make a positive difference in their lives.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA-IRVINE (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (IRVINE, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10791775 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a support intervention for adolescents who are at clinical high risk for psychosis and experiencing suicidal thoughts. The Youth-Nominated Support Team (YST) intervention aims to provide tailored support to these youth by involving their family and friends, rather than directly treating the adolescents themselves. The project will adapt the YST intervention based on feedback from stakeholders, including clients and clinicians, and will pilot its implementation in a clinical setting to gather initial efficacy data. The goal is to create a supportive environment that can help reduce suicidal ideation and behavior in this vulnerable population.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adolescents aged 12-25 who are identified as being at clinical high risk for psychosis and experiencing suicidal ideation.
Not a fit: Patients who are not at risk for psychosis or do not experience suicidal thoughts may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce suicidal thoughts and attempts among adolescents at high risk for psychosis.
How similar studies have performed: Previous interventions similar to YST have shown promise in reducing mortality among adolescents, indicating potential for success in this adapted approach.
Where this research is happening
IRVINE, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA-IRVINE — IRVINE, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: SCHIFFMAN, JASON E — UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA-IRVINE
- Study coordinator: SCHIFFMAN, JASON E
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.