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Fixing false beliefs about stigma may boost Help-Seeking in suicidal young adults

NCT ID NCT07683819

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Han Oh Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 06, 2026 · Last updated Sep 04, 2026 · Updated 4 times

Summary

This study tests whether showing Black and Asian young adults (ages 18–29) the true social norms around depression and suicide can reduce stigma and increase their willingness to seek help. Participants receive personalized feedback that corrects misperceptions about what others think. The goal is to see if this simple online intervention leads to more people reaching out to friends, family, or crisis lines.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Personalized Normative Feedback (PNF)
What this could lead to
If it works, this approach could offer a low-cost way to encourage more people to seek help for suicidal thoughts and depression.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage study with a small sample, so results may not apply broadly. The intervention is brief and may not change actual behavior.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 160 people

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Expected to start

Sep 2026

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Expected to finish

May 2027

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 29 years

Sex

Anyone

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Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged 18-29 * Asian American * Black American * Suicidal ideation * Depression * Not currently in treatment * English speaking

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Conditions

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depressive disorder Help-Seeking Behavior Social Stigma

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Help-seeking behavior Stigma, social

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • USC School of Social Work

    Los Angeles, California, 90089, United States

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