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Can a text message help prevent suicide? new study tests digital safety plans

NCT ID NCT07365579

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Northwestern University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study is testing whether an automated text-messaging program can help young adults (ages 18-24) who have suicidal thoughts create and use a personalized safety plan. The program sends daily messages about coping strategies, crisis resources, and support networks over four weeks. Researchers want to see if this approach is acceptable and feasible for a larger future trial. Participants are randomly assigned to start the program right away or first receive simple crisis resource texts.

What this could mean

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Active substance
text messaging based safety planning intervention
What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide a scalable, low-cost tool to help young adults manage suicidal thoughts and access crisis support.
What could go wrong
This is a small feasibility study with only 60 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The intervention is not a substitute for emergency care.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 60 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Jun 2026

Expected to finish

Jun 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 24 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Ages 18 to 24 \*The age to provide consent in Nebraska is 19. Individuals recruited from the state of Nebraska must be 19 or older. 2. endorsement of past 2-week suicidal ideation 3. Resident of the United States 4. Owns a smartphone Exclusion Criteria: 1. Serious mental illness for which intervention would be contraindicated (i.e., active psychosis or mania) 2. Imminent suicidality (i.e., experiencing active suicidal ideation with a plan and intent to act) 3. Written English language skills that are insufficient to engage in the consent, design, evaluation, or intervention procedures.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Behavior Suicidal Ideation Suicide Prevention

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Suicidal ideation and behavior

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Northwestern University

    RECRUITING

    Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States

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