Text support for parents of adolescents at risk of suicide after emergency visits
Effectiveness of text-based support for parents of suicidal adolescents following emergency department visits
This study is testing a helpful text message program for parents of teens who have gone through a tough time with suicidal thoughts, aiming to support both the parents and their kids over six weeks after a hospital visit.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Michigan at Ann Arbor NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Ann Arbor, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11145215 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the effectiveness of a text-based support system designed for parents of adolescents who have experienced suicidal crises and visited the emergency department. The approach utilizes a Just-In-Time Adaptive Intervention (JITAI) framework, which tailors messages to meet the evolving needs of parents over a six-week period following their child's discharge. The intervention includes adolescent-centered texts to encourage parental involvement in suicide prevention and parent-centered texts to support the parents' own well-being. By focusing on both the youth and their caregivers, the research aims to improve outcomes and reduce the risk of future suicide attempts.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are parents of adolescents aged 0-21 who have recently visited the emergency department for suicidal ideation or attempts.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have a recent history of suicidal ideation or attempts and whose parents are not involved in their care may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide parents with effective tools and support to help prevent further suicidal behavior in their adolescents.
How similar studies have performed: Previous pilot studies have shown promising results with similar text-based interventions, indicating potential for success in this larger trial.
Where this research is happening
Ann Arbor, United States
- University of Michigan at Ann Arbor — Ann Arbor, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Czyz, Ewa Karina — University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
- Study coordinator: Czyz, Ewa Karina
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.