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Texts that save teens: new program cuts violence and depression risk

NCT ID NCT03626103

Prevention Sponsor: Rhode Island Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested a program called iDOVE2 for teens at risk of peer violence and mild-to-moderate depression. The program started with a brief session in the emergency department, followed by automated text messages designed to prevent violence and depressive symptoms. Researchers enrolled 620 teens and measured changes in physical violence and depression scores over time.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

620 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Aug 2018

Finished

Feb 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

13 to 17 years

Sex

Anyone

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Inclusion Criteria: * English-speaking * presenting to the emergency department for routine care * reporting past-year physical violence (using a modified version of The Revised Conflict Tactics Scales (CTS-2) score ≥1), as identified on a brief screen administered in the ED * reporting past 2-week mild-to-moderate depressive symptoms (using Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) score 5-19), as identified on a brief screen administered in the ED * Accompanied by a parent/guardian who is present and able to consent * Possession of a cell phone with text-messaging capability Exclusion Criteria: * Chief complaint of suicidality, psychosis, sexual assault, or child abuse * In police or child protective services' custody (as per state law) * Unable to assent * In need of emergency psychiatric care

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Conditions

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Depression depressive disorder Emergencies

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Depressive disorder Violence

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Rhode Island Hospital/Hasbro Children's Hospital

    Providence, Rhode Island, 02903, United States

  • Yale New Haven Hospital

    New Haven, Connecticut, 06510, United States

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