Connecting jail release data with health records for suicide prevention
Official title: Project 1 (Signature): Syncing Screening and Services for Suicide Prevention Across Health and Jail Systems
Run by Henry Ford Health System · NCT06506344 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing if linking jail release records with health records can help people get better mental health support after leaving jail to prevent suicide.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 5250 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Henry Ford Health System Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Detroit, Michigan and 1 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | June 24, 2024 |
| Main results expected | July 2027 |
| Study ends | July 2027 |
| Registry record updated | June 4, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06506344 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are adults aged 18 and older who have been released from jail and have a history of healthcare engagement within the last three years.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who do not reside in Michigan or Minnesota, or those who require a translator to participate, may not benefit from this study.
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 integrate jail release records with electronic health records to create a seamless care pathway for individuals upon their release from jail. The intervention focuses on enhancing engagement with behavioral health services to prevent suicide attempts. It evaluates the effectiveness of this approach on suicide outcomes, the utilization of behavioral health services, and various implementation factors such as cost-effectiveness and scalability. The study will provide insights into how to improve care for this vulnerable population.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly reduce suicide attempts among individuals released from jail by ensuring they receive timely and appropriate mental health care.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown promise in integrating health and justice systems for improved mental health outcomes, making this approach both relevant and potentially impactful.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * 18 years of age or older * Released from jail between February 2021 and July of 2028 * Had a prior primary care visit or behavioral health visit at a participating health system in the past 3 years Exclusion Criteria: * Does not currently reside in the same state as the study site (i.e.- Michigan, Minnesota) * Would require a translator to participate in the research according to EHR data * Previously requested to be excluded from research
Where it's running
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Henry Ford Health
Detroit, Michigan, United States Recruiting -
HealthPartners Institute
Bloomington, Minnesota, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Brian Ahmedani, PhD, MSW — Henry Ford Health
- Study coordinator: Diane Wisnieski, MSW
- Email: dwisnie2@hfhs.org
- Phone: 313-319-6084
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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.