Can a brief chat ease suicidal thoughts in teens?

NCT ID NCT06586645

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests a short therapy for teens aged 12 to 17 who have anxiety or depression and think about suicide. The therapy includes safety planning and a module to help teens feel less like a burden on others. Researchers will see if it reduces suicidal thoughts and related beliefs.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

Safety Planning and Give to Others Module (behavioral interventions)

What this could lead to

If it works, this could provide a quick, easy-to-use therapy that mental health providers can use to help teens with suicidal thoughts.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-stage trial with only 60 participants, so results may not apply to all teens. The therapy is brief and may not work for everyone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Suicidal Ideation

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • FIU Center for Children and Families

    Miami, Florida, 33199, United States