AI-Powered therapy shows promise in curbing teen violence
NCT ID NCT04850274
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested two versions of a remote therapy program for teens (ages 14-24) who came to the emergency room for a violent injury. One version was standard, the other used artificial intelligence to adapt the therapy in real time. The goal was to see if the AI version could better reduce violence, substance use, and other risky behaviors. 584 teens participated, and researchers measured changes in aggression and victimization over 12 months.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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584 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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May 2021
- Finished
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Feb 2026
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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14 to 24 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Youth will be eligible if they screen is positive for seeking treatment in the ED for a violent injury, age 14-24, and report ownership of a smartphone with texting capability and internet access. Exclusion Criteria: * Youth will be excluded if they do not understand English, cannot provide informed consent due to mental incompetence, incarceration or medical instability (unstable patients will be recruited if they stabilize within 72 hours), are 14-17 years old and presenting without an accessible parent/guardian, are presenting for suicide attempt/intent, sexual assault, and/or child abuse (due to high intensity of social services needed for such patients during their ED visit).
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Ascension St. John Hospital
Detroit, Michigan, 48236, United States
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Grady Health System
Atlanta, Georgia, 30303, United States
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HUP and PPMC
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States
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Hurley Medical Center
Flint, Michigan, 48503, United States
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