Can social connection prevent suicide? new study targets lonely latino adults

NCT ID NCT05244733

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Rochester Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested a program called Social Engage (S-ENGAGE) designed to help Spanish-speaking Latino adults who feel socially isolated and have suicidal thoughts. The program uses action planning to help participants set goals and take steps to increase their cultural-social activities. Researchers enrolled 54 adults and measured changes in social engagement and suicide risk. The goal is to develop a practical suicide prevention program for this community.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: behavioral intervention (Social Engage program)
What this could lead to: If successful, this program could offer a practical way to reduce suicide risk in Spanish-speaking Latino adults by increasing cultural-social connections.
What could go wrong: This was a small pilot study with only 54 participants, so results may not apply to all Latino adults. The intervention is behavioral and may not work for everyone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Social Isolation Suicidal Ideation

As listed by the trial registrant

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

LONELINESS SOCIAL ISOLATION SUICIDAL IDEATION

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of Rochester Medical Center

Rochester, New York, 14642, United States

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