Suicide Prevention for Sexual and Gender Minority Youth (Randomized Controlled Trial)

Launched by SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY · Dec 20, 2022

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking at a new program designed to help prevent suicide among young people who identify as part of the sexual and gender minority community, such as those who are gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, or non-binary. The goal is to see if this program can effectively lower the risk of suicide attempts in these individuals. The trial is currently recruiting participants aged 15 to 29 who live in Southern California and have experienced thoughts of suicide in the past couple of weeks.

To take part in the study, participants should identify with a non-heterosexual or non-cisgender identity and have a history of previous suicide attempts. They will work with trained professionals who will guide them through the program and provide support. It’s important to note that anyone who is currently in immediate danger of attempting suicide will not be eligible for this trial. This study aims to create a safer environment and better resources for a vulnerable group, and your participation could help shape future support for others in similar situations.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • 1) age 15 to 29 years; 2) identifies as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, genderqueer, asexual, pansexual, non-binary, or another non-exclusively heterosexual or cisgender identity, and/or reports same-gender romantic attraction, and/or reports same-gender sexual behavior in the past 12 months; 3) resides in Southern California; 4) speaks English; 5) is willing and able to provide informed consent; 6) reports suicidal ideation over the past two weeks, as indicated by the clinician-administered Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS) Baseline version; and 7) reports a lifetime history of one or more suicide attempts.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • 1) Individuals with immediate intention to attempt suicide will be excluded.