New video program aims to ease suicidal thoughts in hospitalized teens
NCT ID NCT06233747
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a program called I-CARE for teens aged 12-17 who are in a medical hospital waiting for mental health treatment after a suicide-related emergency. The program uses 7 short videos and workbook activities to help lower emotional distress and suicidal thoughts. Researchers want to see if teens and hospital staff find the program helpful and if it reduces symptoms.
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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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About 109 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Feb 2024
- Expected to finish
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Jul 2026
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- 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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12 to 17 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Adolescents aged 12-17 years * Ability to speak and complete surveys in English * Presented to ED with suicidal ideation or attempt * Awaiting psychiatric disposition * Receiving one-on-one safety supervision * Medically stable Exclusion Criteria: * Cognitive or developmental delays that preclude program participation based on clinical team assessment * Diagnosis of psychosis * Primary reason for hospitalization or ED visit is an eating disorder * Parent/guardian not able to provide consent in English * Admission or transfer for psychiatric care anticipated on the first day of potential enrollment * Clinical team concern for patient or staff safety based upon active behavioral concerns * In child protective custody/ward of the state
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States
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University of Vermont Medical Center
Burlington, Vermont, 05401, United States
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