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Can a simple text message save lives after a suicide attempt?

NCT ID NCT03069560

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University Hospital, Brest Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested whether it is practical for caregivers to send text messages to patients after a suicide attempt. 15 adults who had attempted suicide and their designated caregivers took part. The goal was to see if patients and caregivers found this SMS follow-up acceptable and easy to use. The results will help decide if a larger trial is possible.

What this could mean

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Active substance
SMS text messages
What this could lead to
If this approach works, it could lead to a simple, low-cost way for caregivers to stay in touch with patients after a suicide attempt, potentially reducing repeat attempts.
What could go wrong
This is a very small feasibility study with only 15 participants. It does not measure whether SMS actually prevents suicide attempts, only if patients and caregivers find it acceptable.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

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

15 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jul 2017

Finished

Aug 2019

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.

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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.

Inclusion Criteria: * Male or female, over 18 years of age and hospitalized; * Survivor of a suicide attempt; * Giving informed, dated and signed consent; * Can be reached by mobile phone. The study is proposed to all adult suicides and to the patient's designated caregiver, meeting the inclusion criteria. Exclusion Criteria: * Patient whose clinical condition is incompatible with the formulation of his non-opposition. * The patient and his / her caregiver shall not be afforded a protective justice measure.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Suicide, Attempted

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Prevention of the suicide

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • CHU de Brest

    Brest, 29609, France