New tablet program aims to ease suicidal thoughts in teens stuck in ER limbo

NCT ID NCT07150832

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests a digital program called I-CARE for teens aged 12-17 who are stuck in the emergency room waiting for a psychiatric hospital bed. The program uses tablet-based videos and workbook exercises to teach coping skills. Researchers want to see if it reduces suicidal thoughts and emotional distress compared to standard care alone. About 173 teens will take part.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: I-CARE digital intervention (tablet-based animated videos and workbook exercises)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could give hospitals a simple, low-cost way to support teens during the stressful wait for psychiatric care, potentially reducing suicidal thoughts.
What could go wrong: This is a relatively small trial (173 teens) testing a new digital tool. It may not show a clear benefit, and results might not apply to all teens or hospital settings.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Emergencies psychiatric disorder Suicidal Ideation Suicide, Attempted

As listed by the trial registrant

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

EMERGENCY PSYCHIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH DISORDER SUICIDAL IDEATION SUICIDE ATTEMPT

Contacts and locations

Locations

Dartmouth College
NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Hanover, New Hampshire, 03755, United States
Dartmouth Health
NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Lebanon, New Hampshire, 03756, United States
Weill Cornell Medicine
RECRUITING

New York, New York, 10065, United States
Yale
RECRUITING

New Haven, Connecticut, 06520, United States

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