Bridge the Gap (BTG) - Black Youth Group

Recruiting now · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Suicide Prevention

In brief

The goal of this clinical trial is to develop and preliminarily test a culturally adapted suicide intervention specifically for black youth. The main question it aims to answer: -To evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of the group, as well as the preliminary efficacy of the group for decreasing suicidal thoughts and behaviors and increasing protective factors such as hope, positive ethnic identity, and family and peer support. Participants will be asked to attend 10-week group intervention and complete pre-treatment and post-treatment assessment measures.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT06880809

Run by

Children's Hospital Los Angeles

People needed

16

Starts

2025-06-01

Expected to finish

2027-06-01

Last updated by the study team

2026-04-30

Who can join

Age: 12 and older, up to 17. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• 12-17 years old
• Identify as Black or African American or being of African descent
• Have current suicidal ideation or suicidal ideation within the last 30 days
• Have assent from the adolescent participant and consent from an individual's caregiver or guardian to participate.

You may not qualify if…

• An active psychotic disorder or current psychosis symptoms
• No history of suicide attempt(s) or suicide ideation in the past 30 days
• Cognitive deficits or a medical condition diagnosed from a medical provider that precludes full understanding of study materials as assessed through an inability to complete the pre-treatment CAMS SSF \& SSP
• Caregivers, guardians, and/or the patient refuse to participate.

Where it is running

• Children's Hospital Los Angeles — Los Angeles, California, United States (enrolling)

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