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The Impact of Routine Follow-up Contacts After a Pediatric ED Visit for Youth With Suicide Risk

Launched by JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY · Sep 26, 2024

Trial Information

Current as of December 22, 2024

Recruiting

Keywords

Suicidal Thoughts Suicidal Behaviors Suicidal Risk

ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is focused on understanding how follow-up phone calls from social workers can help young people at risk of suicide get the mental health support they need after visiting the emergency department (ED). The main goal is to see if these calls can improve the chances of young patients connecting with community mental health services within a month after their hospital visit. The study will also look at how often these young people return to the ED in the following months.

To participate in this trial, individuals must be between 8 to 21 years old and have been assessed as at risk for suicide during their visit to the Johns Hopkins Hospital's ED. They must also have received a mental health referral when they were discharged. If eligible and enrolled, participants can expect to receive follow-up phone calls aimed at helping them access mental health services. The trial is currently recruiting participants, and it aims to create a structured system for supporting youth in mental health care after they leave the hospital.

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

  • Inclusion Criteria:
  • Patients ages 8 to 21 years old;
  • Who present to the emergency department (ED) and are assessed with suicide risk;
  • Who are discharged from the Johns Hopkins Hospital (Pediatric inpatient psychiatric unit, Pediatric Day Hospital, or Pediatric ED) with a mental health referral
  • Exclusion Criteria:
  • Patients who were directly transferred to the inpatient psychiatry unit or the Day Hospital from an outside hospital, bypassing the hospital's ED
  • Direct admissions, bypassing the hospital's ED

Trial Officials

Hanae Fujii-Rios, MD MPH

Principal Investigator

Johns Hopkins University

About Johns Hopkins University

Johns Hopkins University, a prestigious research institution located in Baltimore, Maryland, is renowned for its commitment to advancing medical science and public health through innovative clinical trials. With a rich history of groundbreaking research and a multidisciplinary approach, the university's clinical trial initiatives focus on translating scientific discoveries into effective treatments and interventions. Leveraging state-of-the-art facilities and a collaborative network of experts, Johns Hopkins University conducts rigorous clinical studies that aim to improve patient outcomes and address critical health challenges. Its dedication to ethical standards and participant safety underscores its role as a leader in clinical research.

Locations

Baltimore, Maryland, United States

People applied

Timeline

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Trial launched

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Estimated completion

Not reported

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