A Digitally Assisted Risk Reduction Platform for Youth At High Risk for Suicide

Launched by KSANA HEALTH · Jun 16, 2023

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking for ways to help young people who are at high risk for suicide by using digital tools, especially through their smartphones. With suicide being a serious issue and the second leading cause of death among youth in the U.S., researchers believe that technology can help us understand and address the problems these young people face, such as feelings of sadness, lack of interest in activities, and sleep issues. The goal is to create a digital platform that allows healthcare providers to better track and support these individuals, making it easier to communicate and deliver care.

To take part in this study, participants need to be between 13 and 18 years old, currently receiving treatment at a specific program for mental health, and have their own smartphone. They should also be able to read and understand English. Participants will be asked to share information about their thoughts and feelings through their smartphones, which will help doctors provide more tailored support. This trial is currently recruiting, and it's important to note that young people who need more intensive care or already have a clinician assigned will not be eligible.

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ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Written informed assent from adolescents ages 13-17 years old and permission from legal guardians, or consent from adolescents age 18 years old.
• • Receiving treatment at the Intensive Adolescent and Family DBT Pgogram
• • 13-18 years old
• • Owns a personal smartphone (Android or iPhone 7+)
• • Fluent in English
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Adolescents who require a higher level of care (i.e., are not admitted to the Intensive Outpatient DBT program)
• • Adolescents who are receiving treatment at the Intensive Adolescent and Family DBT program and have already been assigned a clinician