New therapy aims to curb youth suicide in ERs
NCT ID NCT06225661
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This trial tests a 6-week therapy program for youth (ages 12-17) who come to the emergency department with suicidal thoughts or behaviors. The program involves weekly sessions with a therapist for the teen and their family. Researchers want to see if this focused approach reduces suicide attempts and repeat ER visits compared to usual care. The study includes 330 participants across three Canadian hospitals.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
SAFE Intervention (a 6-week therapy program for youth and their families)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could provide an effective early intervention to reduce suicide attempts and hospital visits in high-risk youth.
What could go wrong
This is a relatively small trial (330 participants) and the intervention is behavioral, so results may vary and may not apply to all youth or settings.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Alberta Children's Hospital - Alberta Health Services & University of Calgary
Calgary, Alberta, T2W 1S7, Canada
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McMaster Children's Hospital - Hamilton Health Sciences
Hamilton, Ontario, L8L 8E7, Canada
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The Hospital for Sick Children
Toronto, Ontario, M5G 1X8, Canada
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Trillium Health Partners
Mississauga, Ontario, L5B 1B8, Canada