Improving Coping to Reduce Suicide Risk Following ED Discharge

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Conditions studied: Suicidal, Suicide, Attempted, Suicidal Ideation

In brief

The researchers hope to learn whether an electronic safety plan (ESP) and a supportive text messaging program are feasible and acceptable to adult patients with recent suicidal thoughts or behavior after emergency department (ED) discharge. From this study, the researchers also hope to learn how to best carry out the ESP and text messaging program to improve outcomes for patients after ED discharge.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT06614946

Run by

University of Michigan

People needed

120

Starts

2026-05-12

Expected to finish

2027-02-01

Last updated by the study team

2026-07-16

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 65. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Individuals presenting to an ED with either:
• actual, interrupted, or aborted attempt in the last 4 weeks
• suicidal ideation within the last week

You may not qualify if…

• Severe cognitive impairment or altered mental status (psychosis, manic state)
• Severe aggression/agitation,
• Being admitted or transferred into inpatient care,
• Patient not owning a cell phone with text messaging capability

Where it is running

• University of Michigan — Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States (enrolling)

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