New group therapy aims to curb suicide in black youth

NCT ID NCT06880809

Recruiting now Prevention Sponsor: Children's Hospital Los Angeles Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests a 10-week group intervention called Bridge the Gap, designed specifically for Black youth aged 12-17 who are having suicidal thoughts. The program adapts an existing suicide prevention model to be more culturally relevant. Researchers want to see if the group is feasible, acceptable, and can reduce suicidal thoughts while boosting hope, ethnic identity, and support from family and peers.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Bridge the Gap (BTG) - Black Youth Group (behavioral intervention)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could provide a culturally tailored, evidence-based group therapy option to reduce suicide risk in Black youth.
What could go wrong: This is a very small early-stage trial (16 participants) focused on feasibility, not proof of effectiveness. Results may not generalize to all Black youth.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Suicide Prevention

As listed by the trial registrant

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

SUICIDE PREVENTION

Contacts and locations

Locations

Children's Hospital Los Angeles
RECRUITING

Los Angeles, California, 90027, United States

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