Adapting a brief suicide intervention for teens in pediatric primary care
Official title: Adapting a Brief Suicide Intervention for Pediatric Primary Care: Enhancing Uptake and Impact
Run by University of Washington · NCT06499740 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This project tests a teen-focused suicide-prevention program in three pediatric clinics to see if it’s acceptable, feasible, and may reduce suicide risk compared with usual care.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 10 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 48 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University of Washington Academic / other |
| Locations | 3 sites (Centralia, Washington and 2 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | May 4, 2026 |
| Main results expected | October 2027 |
| Study ends | March 2028 |
| Registry record updated | July 16, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06499740 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are adolescents aged 10–18 with current or recent suicide risk, fluent in English, and with an established primary care provider, along with their caregiver.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients at imminent risk needing crisis stabilization or those without an English-speaking caregiver or primary care connection may not benefit from this adapted model.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This is a pre-post, quasi-experimental pilot study in three pediatric primary care clinics to adapt and test a brief suicide prevention model for adolescents with suicidal thoughts or behaviors. It uses a user-centered design approach and adapts the SAFETY-Acute intervention to fit primary care workflows. The study will compare the adapted model of care to treatment as usual, enrolling 48 participants aged 10–18 along with their caregivers, and will assess acceptability, feasibility, and preliminary impact on risk and engagement. Outcomes will inform needed refinements and future larger studies.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the intervention could improve access to timely, effective suicide prevention support for adolescents in primary care and reduce suicide risk.
How similar studies have gone: Prior work with SAFETY-Acute and related interventions in youth has shown potential benefits, but this specific primary care–based adaptation is exploratory and requires further evidence.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Adolescent Inclusion Criteria: * adolescent between the ages of 10 and 18 years old * speaks fluent English * current or recent suicide risk Adolescent Exclusion Criteria: * high suicide risk (in need of immediate crisis stabilization services such as inpatient medical or psychiatric hospitalization) * does not speak fluent English * does not have a primary care provider Caregiver Inclusion Criteria: * has a child who meets inclusion criteria * Age 18 years or older Caregiver Exclusion Criteria: * does not have a child who meets inclusion criteria * does not speak English Provider Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18 years or older * works in primary care/outpatient healthcare setting
Where it's running
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Northwest Pediatrics
Centralia, Washington, United States Recruiting -
Richmond Pediatrics
Mountlake Terrace, Washington, United States Recruiting -
Olympia Pediatrics
Olympia, Washington, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Sarah Danzo, PhD — University of Washington
- Study coordinator: Sarah Danzo, PhD
- Email: sdanzo@uw.edu
- Phone: 206-987-1786
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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.