New online tool aims to empower parents of suicidal teens
NCT ID NCT06460220
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study is testing an online learning module called SAFETY-Parent, designed to help parents support youth who are thinking about or have attempted suicide. About 65 parents and youth will try the module and give feedback on how easy it is to use and how helpful it feels. The goal is to see if this tool can be a useful addition to regular treatment.
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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 65 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Jun 2024
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
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10 to 18 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: For Phase 1 interviews and focus groups: 1\. Youth or young adults (\<25 years) with prior suicidal ideation or suicide attempts; parents whose child had a history of suicidal ideation and/or suicide attempt before age 18; medical or behavioral health provider of suicidal youth; and parents whose child died from suicide before age 18 For Phase 2 and the Phase 3: 1. Youth is currently in treatment with the Critical Assessment and Treatment Clinic (CATC) at NCH for suicidal thoughts or behaviors 2. Youth is between the ages of 10-18 (18-year-old youth must still be in high school and living at home with parents for duration of the study) 3. At least one parent is able to participate 4. Youth and parent are fluent in English Exclusion Criteria: For all four Phase 1 groups: 1\. Cannot read or speak English (given focus group to be conducted in English For Phase 2 and Phase 3 participants: 1. The youth or parent has an acute psychiatric or medical condition that would interfere with their ability to participate in study procedures 2. Lack of access to a digital device (smartphone, iPad, tablet computer, desktop, laptop PC)
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Conditions
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The places running it
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Nationwide Children's Hospital
Columbus, Ohio, 43205, United States
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Nationwide Children's Hospital
Columbus, Ohio, 43215, United States
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