Text messages could be a lifeline for teens at risk of suicide
NCT ID NCT07043764
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 31, 2026 · Updated 3 times
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.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- 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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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States
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