Creating tools for children and adolescents with suicidal thoughts and behaviors
Official title: Co-creation of Tools for Children and Adolescents with Suicidal Thoughts And/or Behaviour
Run by University Ghent · NCT06776328 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is trying to create helpful tools and a self-help app for kids and teens who have thoughts of suicide, by working with them to better understand their feelings and support needs.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 10 Years to 18 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 30 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University Ghent Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Ghent) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | December 12, 2024 |
| Main results expected | April 1, 2026 |
| Study ends | April 1, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | January 15, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06776328 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this project are children and adolescents aged 10-18 who have experienced suicidal thoughts and are proficient in Dutch.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients currently experiencing an acute suicidal crisis or with limited cognitive ability may not benefit from this project.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This project focuses on developing evidence-based tools and interventions specifically aimed at preventing suicidality in children and adolescents. It employs a co-creation methodology, engaging young individuals in discussions about their suicidal thoughts to enhance understanding and support. The initiative includes the creation of a self-help app designed for young people experiencing suicidal ideation, along with resources for their support networks. The approach leverages digital technologies to improve emotional regulation, coping skills, and management of suicidal thoughts.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this project could provide effective tools for young people to manage suicidal thoughts and reduce the risk of suicide.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown promise in using digital interventions for suicide prevention in young populations, indicating that this approach is supported by emerging evidence.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Aged 10-18 years * Proficient in Dutch * Has experienced suicidal thoughts in the past Exclusion Criteria (as assessed by the care provider): * Limited cognitive ability * Currently experiencing an acute suicidal crisis
Where it's running
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Flemish Centre of Expertise in Suicide Prevention, Ghent University
Ghent, Belgium Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Gwendolyn Portzky, PhD — Flemish Centre of Expertise in Suicide Prevention, Department of Head and Skin, UGent
- Study coordinator: Eva De Jaegere, PhD
- Email: eva.dejaegere@ugent.be
- Phone: +32 9 332.07.75
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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.