Texts that save teens: new program targets violence and depression
NCT ID NCT03626103
First seen May 09, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This study tested a program called iDOVE2 for teens at risk of peer violence and depression. The program started with a brief session in the emergency department, followed by automated text messages. Researchers aimed to see if this approach could reduce violent behavior and depressive symptoms in 620 high-risk adolescents.
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Locations
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Rhode Island Hospital/Hasbro Children's Hospital
Providence, Rhode Island, 02903, United States
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Yale New Haven Hospital
New Haven, Connecticut, 06510, United States
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