Text messages could be a lifeline for teens at risk of suicide
NCT ID NCT07043764
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This pilot study tests whether sending brief, hopeful text messages to teens after they leave the emergency department for suicidal thoughts or behaviors is acceptable and helpful. Researchers will compare teens who receive these messages plus usual care to those who only get usual care, tracking changes in suicidal thoughts and behaviors over a year. The goal is to see if a simple, low-cost text program can support teens during a vulnerable time.
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Active substance
Caring Contacts text messages
What this could lead to
If it works, this could provide a simple, low-cost way to support teens after a mental health crisis and reduce suicide risk.
What could go wrong
This is a small pilot study, so results may not apply widely. The intervention is brief and may not be enough for teens with severe needs.
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Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States
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