A service system intervention for youth at risk of suicide
Official title: e-Connect: A Service System Intervention for Justice Youth at Risk for Suicide
Run by Columbia University · NCT03586895 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new program to help young people on probation who are at risk of suicide by connecting them with the right support and resources.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 10 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 12838 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Columbia University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (New York, New York) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | August 1, 2019 |
| Main results expected | June 30, 2025 |
| Study ends | December 1, 2025 |
| Registry record updated | June 24, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT03586895 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are youth aged 10-18 who are new intakes on probation in the participating counties.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who are not on probation or do not have access to the participating counties may not benefit from this intervention.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This project aims to implement e-Connect, a service delivery model designed to identify and refer youth at risk for suicidal behavior and related behavioral health issues. The intervention will involve collaboration between juvenile justice and behavioral health agencies, training probation staff, and utilizing a mobile application for screening and referral planning. The study will take place across 10 counties in New York, focusing on enhancing service access for youth on probation. The project includes phases of development, baseline assessment, implementation, and evaluation of outcomes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly improve access to mental health services for at-risk youth, potentially reducing suicidal behavior.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have shown success with similar multi-level service delivery models, indicating potential for this approach.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Sample: County Probation Leadership (Executive and Supervisory) and Line (Juvenile Probation Officers) Staff Inclusion Criteria: Probation Officers ages 21-70 years old with active employment at the probation department working with youth, or supervise those working with youth in one of the following capacities: probation supervision, assessment, and referral, or engage in work that is related to policies, procedures, and decisions around these activities in 10 site counties Exclusion Criteria: There are no exclusionary criteria and no special classes of participants. Sample: Youth on Probation Inclusion Criteria: All new intakes ages 10-18 years old Exclusion Criteria: There are no exclusionary criteria and no special classes of participants.
Where it's running
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Columbia University
New York, New York, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Katherine Elkington, PhD — Columbia University/New York State Psychiatric Institute
- Study coordinator: Katherine Elkington, PhD
- Email: ke2143@cumc.columbia.edu
- Phone: 16467746965
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.