New hope for native youth: study tests best ways to prevent suicide

NCT ID NCT03543865

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

Summary

This study tested different combinations of three programs—New Hope (coping skills), Elders Resilience (cultural strength), and Case Management—to see which best reduces suicidal thoughts and builds resilience in American Indian youth ages 10-29. The 304 participants were identified as at risk through a surveillance system or after a hospital visit. The goal is to find the most effective sequence of support for this community.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Behavioral interventions: New Hope (coping skills), Elders Resilience (cultural resilience), and Case Management

What this could lead to

If successful, this could identify the best sequence of therapies to reduce suicidal thoughts and build resilience in American Indian youth.

What could go wrong

This is a completed trial with 304 participants, but results may not apply to all communities. The interventions are behavioral, so effects can vary widely.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Depression Psychological Well-Being substance abuse substance-related disorder Suicide

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Johns Hopkins Center for American Indian Health

    Whiteriver, Arizona, 85941, United States