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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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Rhode Island Hospital/Hasbro Children's Hospital

    Providence, Rhode Island, 02903, United States

  • Yale New Haven Hospital

    New Haven, Connecticut, 06510, United States

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