Teens' grief after suicide loss: new study aims to find what really helps

NCT ID NCT07151092

Not yet recruiting Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Nova Southeastern University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study looks at how teenagers aged 13 to 17 cope with losing someone to suicide and what parts of a grief support group are most helpful. Twenty teens will join a group that includes education, peer support, and counseling from licensed therapists. Researchers will measure changes in hope, coping, grief, and personal growth to learn how to design better support programs for young people after a traumatic loss.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Adolescent Grief Group (behavioral intervention with psycho-education, peer-support, and counseling)
What this could lead to: If successful, this study could point toward better ways to support teens grieving a suicide loss, potentially reducing complicated grief and suicide risk.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with only 20 participants, so findings may not apply to all teens. It explores experiences rather than testing a treatment, so no direct health benefit is guaranteed.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Prolonged Grief Disorder

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GRIEF

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