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Caring Contacts: A Strength-based, Suicide Prevention Trial in 4 Native Communities
Sponsor: Washington State University
Summary
Suicide is the second leading cause of death for American Indians and Alaska Natives aged 18 years and older. This study will evaluate Caring Contacts, a low-cost, sustainable intervention for suicide prevention that sends caring messages to people at risk. The investigators will implement the intervention at four tribal sites, leveraging community strengths and values to address this tragic health disparity in an underserved minority population.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
711
Start Date
2018-05-30
Completion Date
2025-10-31
Last Updated
2024-07-30
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Caring Contacts Messages
Text messages expressing care and support are sent following initial meeting on the following schedule: next day, 6 weekly, 9 bi-weekly, 7 monthly; one each on birthday, holiday, and seasonal (total of 25)
Usual Care
Usual care consists of services available to the participant in their community to reduce their suicide risk and improve their behavioral health
Locations (1)
Washington State University
Spokane, Washington, United States