Implementation of a Caregiver-Report Suicide-Risk Screener in Children Under Age 8 in a Behavioral Health Center

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Conditions studied: Information Dissemination

In brief

This project addresses the pressing need for tools to identify suicidal thoughts and behaviors in children aged 4-7. Although young children can experience STBs, current screening tools and guidelines often overlook this age group, partly due to challenges in directly assessing young children. The investigators developed a promising caregiver-report screener that identified at-risk children. This study will evaluate the screener's feasibility and effectiveness in clinical settings, gather feedback from clinicians and caregivers, and refine the screening process. The goal is to facilitate early intervention, improving mental health care and outcomes for young children.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07350161

Run by

Washington University School of Medicine

People needed

12

Starts

2025-12-26

Expected to finish

2026-09-30

Last updated by the study team

2026-01-20

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• licensed mental health clinician (e.g., LPC, LMSW, LCSW, MD) in the Hermann Center
• provides care to children 4-7 years of age
• provides care through the Early Child Intervention, Early Psychiatric Care, or Trauma Response program
• must be currently seeing and/or accepting new patients

You may not qualify if…

• none

Where it is running

• Washington University School of Medicine — St Louis, Missouri, United States (enrolling)

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