Program to improve sleep and reduce suicidal behavior in adolescents

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 tests the TAILOR program, which aims to improve sleep and reduce suicidal ideation in adolescents facing sleep difficulties and recent suicidal thoughts. The intervention combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and remote support to address both sleep issues and suicidal risk. Participants will be compared to a control group receiving Enhanced Usual Care to evaluate the effectiveness of TAILOR over a period of four months.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion:

* Nationwide Children's Hospital patients
* Between the ages of 11 years, 0 months, and 18 years, 11 months, inclusive at time of consent
* Endorse both recent (past 90 days) suicidal ideation and sleep problems (past 30 days)
* Resides with primary caregiver who has legal authority to consent to research participation

Exclusion:

* Suicide attempt in the past 3 months
* Diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder or Psychosis
* Having a change to an antipsychotic and/or mood stabilizer medication regimen within the last 2 months
* Snoring at least 3 nights per week that can be heard a room or two away, even without a cold or flu or during allergy season
* Gasping for air while sleeping, diagnosis of Obstructive Sleep Apnea, or turning blue within the past year
* Body Mass Index \> 40
* Daytime symptoms of Restless Leg Syndrome
* Diagnosis of Narcolepsy
* Diagnosis of Seizures or Epilepsy, or prescribed anticonvulsant medication, within the past 4 years
* Significant substance use in the past month
* Currently receiving sleep disorder services from a sleep clinic
* Inability to speak/read English adequately to understand and complete study consent and procedures
* No access to a telephone or internet-connecting device
* Sibling already in the study

Where it's running

• Nationwide Children's Hospital
  Columbus, Ohio, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Jeff Bridge, Ph.D. — Nationwide Children's Hospital
• Study coordinator: Elizabeth Cannon, MA, MS
• Email: elizabeth.cannon@nationwidechildrens.org
• Phone: 614-355-0578

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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.