Social media lessons could ease teen suicidal thoughts, study hopes
NCT ID NCT07527052
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study is testing a short educational program for teens aged 12-17 who have had recent suicidal thoughts. The program teaches them how to use social media in active and helpful ways, rather than passively scrolling. Researchers want to see if this approach can reduce feelings of social disconnection and burdensomeness. The study involves 200 teens and their parents.
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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 200 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Mar 2026
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2028
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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 must (A) be between ages 12 and 17 years * (B) have a positive screen for suicide risk (i.e. endorsement of suicidal ideation via self-report or parent-report) * (C) have access to a personal social media account * (D) be fluent in English * (E) have available a parent who is fluent in English or Spanish. Exclusion Criteria: * Adolescents must not (A) have cognitive impairment or developmental delay which does not allow for the completion of basic study procedures (i.e., reading and filling out questionnaires; talking to a clinician) * (B) show imminent risk or a history of hurting themselves or others requiring intensive and restrictive services.
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Locations
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FIU Center for Children and Families
RECRUITINGMiami, Florida, 33199, United States
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