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Development and Testing of imHere4U: A Digital Suicide Prevention Intervention for Cyberbullied Adolescents
Sponsor: University of Pittsburgh
Summary
The objective of this study is to test the feasibility and preliminary efficacy of Flourish (formerly referred to as imHere4U), a digital suicide prevention intervention for cyberbullied adolescents. The specific aims are to: Aim #1: Conduct a randomized controlled trial (RCT) comparing Flourish+Questionnaires vs. Questionnaires Alone among cyberbullied youth at-risk for suicide ages 12-17 (N=80, \>35% underserved youth). H2a. Primary outcome: Feasibility will be evidenced by recruitment/retention rates \> 80% and imHere4U engagement \> 70%. H2b. Secondary outcomes: Youth assigned to Flourish+Questionnaires will report improved problem-solving capacity, distress tolerance, and motivation and reduced distress and suicidal ideation than youth assigned to Questionnaires Alone over the 6-month follow-up period. Exploratory Aim: Examine the feasibility of delivering feedback on online interactions from machine learning algorithms. All youth assigned to Flourish may optionally provide their social media data to receive feedback from machine learning algorithms. H3a. Feedback from algorithms will have high acceptability (identified via qualitative themes and \>70% acceptance rates) and usability, defined by mean scores on Post-Study System and Usability Questionnaire (PSSUQ) \> 6.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
12 Years - 17 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
80
Start Date
2023-11-21
Completion Date
2026-08
Last Updated
2026-04-07
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Flourish
Flourish is a text messaging program that aims to improve coping following cyberbullying and reduce suicide risk among youth.
Questionnaires of Online Experiences
Adolescents will receive brief questionnaires related to their online experiences and the impact those experiences have had on their stress level.
Locations (1)
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States