New visual tool aims to prevent suicide in autistic teens
NCT ID NCT07333014
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a new visual safety plan designed for autistic teenagers who have had suicidal thoughts or self-harm. About 90 teens aged 13-18 will be randomly assigned to either get the visual plan plus usual care, or just usual care. The goal is to see if the plan is easy to use, acceptable to teens and families, and whether it helps reduce suicidal thoughts and depression.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 90 people
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- Expected to start
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Jul 2026
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- Expected to finish
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Jul 2029
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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13 to 18 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Aged 13-18 years * Formal diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder * Experienced suicidal ideation or behavior within the past six months * Able to engage in the study intellectually, either verbally or in writing * Not at imminent risk of suicide requiring immediate hospitalization * Have adequate family support * Able to attend appointments at Geha Mental Health Center * Parent or legal guardian willing to provide informed consent * Adolescent willing to provide assent Exclusion Criteria: * Immediate suicide risk requiring inpatient hospitalization * Active psychotic symptoms that prevent meaningful engagement * Active manic symptoms that prevent meaningful engagement * Insufficient Hebrew language proficiency to engage with study materials * Lack of family support, as documented by social services * Current participation in conflicting intervention studies
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Locations
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Geha Mental Health Center
Petah Tikva, 4910002, Israel
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