Jail-to-Community suicide prevention: a simple plan could save lives

NCT ID NCT02759172

Completed Disease control Sponsor: Michigan State University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested a Safety Planning Intervention (SPI) for 800 pretrial jail detainees at risk for suicide. Participants were randomly assigned to standard care or SPI, which involves creating a personalized list of coping strategies and supports during jail, plus follow-up calls after release. The goal was to see if SPI reduces suicide attempts, hospitalizations, and deaths in the year following release.

What this could mean

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Active substance: Safety Planning Intervention (a brief counseling session to create a personalized list of coping strategies and supports for suicidal crises)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could provide an effective, low-cost way to reduce suicide attempts and deaths among people leaving jail.
What could go wrong: This is a completed trial, but results may not apply to all jail populations or settings. The intervention relies on follow-up, which can be hard to maintain after release.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Suicide Suicide Prevention

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

SUICIDE

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Locations

Genesee County Jail

Flint, Michigan, 48502, United States
Rhode Island Department of Corrections

Cranston, Rhode Island, 02879, United States

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