Improving cultural-social engagement to reduce suicide risk in Spanish-speaking adults
Official title: Culture and Well-Being for Latinos: Study Protocol for Cultural-Social Engagement and Suicide Among Hispanics (K23MH125078)
Run by University of Rochester · NCT05244733 · Data updated 2026-05-14
This study is no longer in our active list. It may have stopped recruiting or finished. The details below are as of 2026-05-14 and are kept for reference. Check ClinicalTrials.gov for its current status, or see similar studies below.
This study is testing a new program called S-ENGAGE to see if it can help Spanish-speaking adults at risk for suicide by boosting their social connections and reducing their risk.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 65 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University of Rochester Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Rochester, New York) |
| Trial ID | NCT05244733 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are Hispanic/Latino adults aged 18 and older who primarily speak Spanish and exhibit low cultural-social engagement along with elevated suicide risk.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with medical or psychiatric conditions that impair their ability to consent or participate in the program 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 intervention focuses on enhancing cultural-social engagement among Spanish-speaking adults at risk for suicide through a program called SOCIAL-ENGAGE (S-ENGAGE). Initially, the program will be optimized using human-centered design approaches with a small group of participants, followed by a pilot randomized controlled trial involving 60 individuals. The study aims to assess the effectiveness of S-ENGAGE in increasing social engagement and decreasing suicide risk in this population. The ultimate goal is to establish S-ENGAGE as a viable suicide prevention program for Hispanic individuals.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly reduce suicide risk and improve overall well-being among Spanish-speaking adults.
How similar studies have gone: While this approach is innovative, similar studies targeting cultural engagement and mental health in minority populations have shown promise, suggesting potential for success.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Identify as Hispanic/Latino adult (age 18+); * Primary Spanish-Speaker; * Patient in the UR health system; * Low cultural-social engagement (i.e., score ≤ 2 on the adapted Berkman-Syme Social Network Index); * Elevated suicide risk (i.e., presence of passive or active suicide ideation in the past month on the Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale \[C-SSRS\]). Exclusion Criteria: * Medical or psychiatric comorbidities that impair ability to consent (e.g., active psychotic or manic episode, cognitive impairment).
Where it's running
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University of Rochester Medical Center
Rochester, New York, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Caroline Silva, PhD
- Email: caroline_silva@urmc.rochester.edu
- Phone: 585-275-2392
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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.