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Safe Treatment for Emergency Presentation for Suicidal Ideation and Behavior in Youth
Sponsor: University of California, Los Angeles
Summary
This randomized comparative effectiveness trial will compare two evidence-based approaches to emergency care for youth ages 13-24 who present to the Emergency Department (ED) with suicidal ideation or behavior. Outcomes will be monitored at baseline and at 3, 6 \& 12 month follow-up assessments.
Official title: Youth Partners in Care for Suicide Prevention
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
13 Years - 24 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
1600
Start Date
2022-10-17
Completion Date
2026-12-31
Last Updated
2025-12-31
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
SAFETY-A within usual ED Care
SAFETY-A is a single session collaborative, strengths-based, developmentally nuanced, cognitive-behavioral intervention (CBT) to increase safety and mental health treatment initiation. The therapist works with the youth and family (or significant other, SO) separately and together to build hope and reasons for living, develop a personal safety plan, increase protective supports; and increase motivation for and linkage to treatment.
Combined SAFETY-A within usual ED Care + CLASP Therapeutic Follow-Up Contacts
COMB, includes SAFETY-A within usual ED care plus CLASP therapeutic and caring follow-up contacts designed to strengthen safety and treatment initiation and engagement. Core functions of CLASP include: building hope/reducing hopelessness; enhancing social/family support; strengthening problem-solving; and increasing treatment initiation and engagement.
Locations (5)
Ronald Reagan Medical Center
Los Angeles, California, United States
Olive View UCLA Education and Research Center
Sylmar, California, United States
Duke University
Durham, North Carolina, United States
Brown University
Providence, Rhode Island, United States
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, Utah, United States