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Hand in hand: a Whole-School approach to preventing teen suicide

NCT ID NCT07722455

Prevention Sponsor: Brown University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 23, 2026 · Last updated Jul 24, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests a suicide prevention program called 'Hand in Hand, We Rise' in six rural Chinese junior high schools. The program combines a strengths-based curriculum for students, gatekeeper training for teachers, and mental health information for caregivers. Researchers are evaluating whether this multi-stakeholder approach is feasible and acceptable, and whether it can reduce suicidal thoughts, depression, and anxiety among adolescents aged 11 to 15.

What this could mean

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Active substance
A multi-stakeholder school-based suicide prevention program combining a student strengths curriculum, teacher gatekeeper training, and caregiver mental health information
What this could lead to
If effective, this program could offer a scalable model for preventing teen suicide in underserved rural schools.
What could go wrong
This is an early feasibility trial with only six schools, so results may not generalize. The program requires coordination across multiple groups, which may be hard to sustain.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 1,680 people

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Expected to start

Aug 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Jul 2027

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

11 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adolescent inclusion criteria include: (a) is a registered student at one of the participating schools, (b) be between the ages of 11-15, (c) fluent in reading Chinese during the consent process, (d) be willing to participate in the YSSC curriculum during their psychoeducation class. * Caregiver inclusion criteria include: (a) age 18 or above, (b) can read and speak Chinese, (c) be a primary caregiver of an adolescent enrolled in the participating schools, and (d) willing to discuss perceived needs related to adolescent suicide prevention. * Teacher inclusion criteria include: (a) age 18 or above, (b) can read and speak Chinese, (c) be a full-time teacher of the participating schools. Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals will be excluded from the study if they are determined to have symptoms that would prevent them from giving meaningful consent or participate in study activities, such as significant cognitive impairment.

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Conditions

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Psychological Well-Being Suicide Suicide Prevention

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Mental health Suicide Suicide awareness Suicide prevention

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Locations

  • Six middle schools

    Linquan County, Anhui, China

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