Safe Treatment for Emergency Presentation for Suicidal Ideation and Behavior in Youth

Recruiting now · Phase 2

Conditions studied: Suicide, Suicidal, Self-Harm

In brief

This randomized comparative effectiveness trial will compare two evidence-based approaches to emergency care for youth ages 13-24 who present to the Emergency Department (ED) with suicidal ideation or behavior. Outcomes will be monitored at baseline and at 3, 6 \& 12 month follow-up assessments.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT05304065

Run by

University of California, Los Angeles

People needed

1600

Starts

2022-10-17

Expected to finish

2026-12-31

Last updated by the study team

2025-12-31

Who can join

Age: 13 and older, up to 24. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• age 13-24;
• past-week suicidal behavior or ideation with plan or intent

You may not qualify if…

• symptoms or illness that precludes informed consent or engagement in study procedures (e.g., active psychosis; drug dependence, no locator information);
• youth not fluent in English
• parent not fluent in English or Spanish.

Where it is running

• Ronald Reagan Medical Center — Los Angeles, California, United States (enrolling)
• Olive View UCLA Education and Research Center — Sylmar, California, United States (enrolling)
• Duke University — Durham, North Carolina, United States (enrolling)
• Brown University — Providence, Rhode Island, United States (enrolling)
• University of Utah — Salt Lake City, Utah, United States (enrolling)

Full record on ClinicalTrials.gov

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