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Can a simple safety plan save teen lives after a psychiatric crisis?

NCT ID NCT05282225

Prevention Sponsor: University of Michigan Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jul 17, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study tests a behavioral intervention called MI-Safety Plan, which helps teens create a personalized plan for suicidal crises and boosts their motivation to use it. The goal is to prevent suicide attempts and self-harm after a teen leaves the hospital. 300 teens who recently attempted suicide or had strong suicidal thoughts are taking part.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Motivational Interviewing-enhanced safety plan
What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide an effective, scalable strategy to reduce suicide risk in teens after a psychiatric hospital stay.
What could go wrong
This is a behavioral intervention study, not a drug trial. Results may vary by individual, and the intervention may not work for everyone. The study is not yet complete.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

300 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Nov 2022

Finished

Apr 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

13 to 17 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * A suicide attempt in the last month or (2) past-week suicidal ideation (based on the Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS). In the absence of C-SSRS ratings in the chart, attending physician indication in the chart of the presence of suicidal ideation within the last week or the presence of a suicide attempt in the last month will be used. Exclusion Criteria: * Adolescent presenting with severe cognitive impairment or with altered mental status (acute psychosis or acute manic state) * Transfer to medical unit or residential placement * No availability of a legal guardian * Adolescent not owning a cell phone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Self-Injurious Behavior Suicidal Ideation Suicide Suicide, Attempted

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Self-harm Suicidal ideation Suicide Suicide, attempted

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

    Cincinnati, Ohio, 45229, United States

  • Henry Ford Health System (Kingwood Hospital)

    Detroit, Michigan, 48202, United States

  • University of Michigan's (Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Inpatient Program)

    Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48109, United States

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