Reducing suicide risk among sexual and gender diverse young adults in Texas
Preventing Suicide Among Sexual and Gender Diverse Young Adults in Primary Care: CRT
This study is testing two different suicide prevention programs to see which one helps young adults aged 18-24 from sexual and gender diverse backgrounds in Texas feel safer and reduce their risk of suicide.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 1485 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 24 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Kentucky Academic / other |
| Locations | 3 sites (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and 2 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT05869552 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to decrease suicide rates among sexual and gender diverse youth aged 18-24 by comparing two brief suicide prevention interventions tailored for this population. The interventions will be delivered in primary care settings via telehealth, with clinics randomly assigned to one of the two approaches. Participants will be recruited from primary care clinics in metropolitan areas of Texas and will be screened for suicide risk prior to enrollment.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are English-speaking individuals aged 18-24 who screen positive for suicide risk and have not received mental health services in the past 90 days.
Not a fit: Patients who are actively suicidal, have developmental disabilities, or are impaired due to psychosis, mania, or substance use may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could significantly lower suicide rates among sexual and gender diverse young adults.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promise in using tailored interventions for suicide prevention among diverse populations, indicating potential success for this approach.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * be aged 18-24 at the time of enrollment * not have received mental health services in the past 90 days, excluding medication and case management * English-speaking * screen positive for suicide risk Exclusion Criteria: * are actively suicidal * have a developmental disability that would preclude them from participating in the study intervention * who are impaired due to psychosis, mania, or substance use that would prevent them from providing consent. * Participants will also be excluded at YST-III sites if they are unable to identify a minimum of one support person to participate in the intervention with them
Where this trial is running
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and 2 other locations
- University of Pittsburgh — Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States (Recruiting)
- Steve Hicks School of Social Work at the University of Texas at Austin — Austin, Texas, United States (Recruiting)
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center — Dallas, Texas, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Elizabeth Arnold, PhD — University of Kentucky
- Study coordinator: Elizabeth Arnold, PhD
- Email: Liz.Arnold@uky.edu
- Phone: 859-562-3751
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.