Digital intervention for preventing suicide in cyberbullied teens

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 evaluate the feasibility and preliminary effectiveness of Flourish, a digital suicide prevention intervention designed for adolescents aged 12-17 who have experienced cyberbullying. Participants will be randomly assigned to either the Flourish intervention, which includes interactive support, or a control group receiving questionnaires alone. The study will assess various outcomes, including problem-solving skills, distress tolerance, and suicidal ideation over a 6-month follow-up period. Participants will engage in assessments at baseline and at 4, 12, and 24 weeks to monitor their mental health and online experiences.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* English-speaking
* access to a phone or device capable of text messaging
* past 3-month history of cyberbullying assessed by the cybervictimization subscale of the Traditional Bullying and Cyberbullying Victimization and Perpetration Scale and/or presence of online discrimination measured by a modified version of a discrimination measured developed as part of the Adolescent Brain and Cognitive Development (ABCD) study
* past 3-month history of suicidal risk, including: psychological distress (\>13 on the 6-item Kessler Psychological Distress Scale) and/or suicidal ideation or behavior (via the Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale)

Exclusion Criteria:

* intellectual challenges, low literacy levels, or other conditions that might inhibit adolescents' ability to effectively engage with Flourish (reported by parents and, if needed, confirmed through the age-appropriate Wechsler Intelligence scale)
* acuity levels suggesting need for a higher level of care (e.g., inpatient hospitalization) or referral for emergency services

Where it's running

• University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
  Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Candice L Biernesser, PhD — University of Pittsburgh
• Study coordinator: Candice L Biernesser, PhD
• Email: lubbertcl@upmc.edu
• Phone: 412-586-9064

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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.