Can a website help suicidal teens? new study tests digital support
NCT ID NCT05900700
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested a website called eYST, designed to provide social support for teenagers at risk for suicide. Researchers wanted to see if the website was easy to use and helpful for 75 teens and their chosen support adults. The study focused on gathering feedback and measuring how often people used the site.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- eYST website (a psychoeducational social support program)
- What this could lead to
- If this approach proves helpful, it could offer a new way to support suicidal teens by connecting them with trusted adults through a website.
- What could go wrong
- This was a small, early-stage study focused on usability, not on whether the intervention actually reduces suicide risk. The results may not apply to all teens.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Michigan Medicine
Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48109, United States
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