Improving Care, Accelerating Recovery and Education
Launched by DARTMOUTH-HITCHCOCK MEDICAL CENTER · Jan 22, 2024
Trial Information
Current as of June 26, 2025
Recruiting
Keywords
ClinConnect Summary
This clinical trial, called the I-CARE program, is designed to help children aged 12 to 17 who are in a medical hospital because of mental health issues, such as thoughts of suicide or having attempted suicide. The main goals of the study are to see if the I-CARE program can be effectively used in hospitals and if both patients and staff find it helpful. The trial will also look at whether engaging with the I-CARE program can reduce feelings of emotional distress and thoughts about suicide.
If your child is eligible to participate, they will be able to watch up to seven videos from the I-CARE program during their hospital stay. These videos come with workbook activities that a hospital staff member will assist them with. To be eligible, your child must be English-speaking, awaiting psychiatric treatment, and considered medically stable. However, some children may not qualify if they have certain conditions or if their situation raises safety concerns. Overall, this trial aims to provide valuable support and resources to children facing difficult mental health challenges.
Gender
ALL
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • Adolescents aged 12-17 years
- • Ability to speak and complete surveys in English
- • Presented to ED with suicidal ideation or attempt
- • Awaiting psychiatric disposition
- • Receiving one-on-one safety supervision
- • Medically stable
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • Cognitive or developmental delays that preclude program participation based on clinical team assessment
- • Diagnosis of psychosis
- • Primary reason for hospitalization or ED visit is an eating disorder
- • Parent/guardian not fluent in English (or Spanish - future plan)
- • Admission or transfer for psychiatric care anticipated on the first day of potential enrollment
- • Clinical team concern for patient or staff safety based upon active behavioral concerns
- • In child protective custody/ward of the state
About Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center (DHMC) is a leading academic medical institution located in Lebanon, New Hampshire, renowned for its commitment to advancing healthcare through innovative research and clinical excellence. As a major teaching hospital affiliated with the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth, DHMC integrates cutting-edge clinical trials and translational research into its comprehensive patient care approach. The center emphasizes collaboration across disciplines, aiming to enhance patient outcomes through rigorous scientific investigation, education, and community engagement. With a focus on ethical practices and patient safety, DHMC is dedicated to contributing to the advancement of medical knowledge and improving health care delivery.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Burlington, Vermont, United States
Patients applied
Trial Officials
JoAnna K Leyenaar, MD, PhD, MPH
Principal Investigator
Dartmouth Health
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported