A system to prevent suicide in Black youth

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study aims to address the rising rates of suicidal ideation among Black youth by implementing a comprehensive care system called WeCare. The approach includes universal screening for suicide risk using the Computerized Adaptive Screen for Suicidal Youth (CASSY), a brief intervention tailored for Black adolescents in emergency departments, and supportive text messaging for both youth and their caregivers. The study will evaluate the effectiveness of this multi-faceted strategy in improving suicide risk detection and providing necessary support. By integrating input from various stakeholders, the study seeks to enhance the implementation of this intervention.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion 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

Exclusion 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)

Where it's running

• Kings County Hospital
  New York, New York, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Michael A Lindsey, PhD — New York University
• Study coordinator: Michael A Lindsey, PhD
• Email: michael.lindsey@nyu.edu
• Phone: (212) 998-5959

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.