Can a video call save lives? telehealth tested in ERs for suicide prevention
NCT ID NCT04800029
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether using telehealth (video calls) to connect emergency room patients with mental health experts can improve suicide prevention. Over 32,000 adults in Massachusetts took part. The goal was to see if this approach leads to better risk assessments and fewer unnecessary hospital stays.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Telehealth mental health evaluation
What this could lead to
If successful, this approach could improve suicide prevention in emergency departments by providing faster, better mental health assessments via video.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. Results may not apply outside Massachusetts or to all emergency settings.
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Conditions
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Locations
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UMass Chan Medical School
Worcester, Massachusetts, 01655, United States