Crisis Response Planning for Suicide Prevention
Trial Summary
What is the purpose of this trial?
The current study is a clinical trial, meaning a research study in which human subjects are prospectively assigned to one or more interventions to evaluate the effects of those interventions on health-related behavioral outcomes. Specifically, male and female adolescents with current suicidal intent will be randomly assigned to receive either a 1-hour session of virtual crisis response planning (CRP), a 1-hour session of in-person CRP, or a 1-hour session of standard crisis risk management (treatment as usual). The feasibility and acceptability of the virtual CRP, compared to in-person CRP, will be assessed 14 days post-treatment. Additional assessments of changes in mood, behavior, and suicidality will be collected daily for 14 days post-treatment via ecological momentary assessments. The investigators hypothesize the following: 1) Virtual CRP will be rated as more feasible and acceptable compared to traditional CRP and treatment as usual interventions; 2) Both versions of CRP will be associated with changes in frequency and severity of suicidal ideation and behavior compared to treatment as usual; 3) Virtual CRP will be equally as effective as traditional CRP at reducing suicide risk, suggesting that virtual CRP is a promising scalable intervention adaptation.
Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for adolescents aged 14-18 who are at high risk for suicide and can provide informed consent. They must have a guardian's permission if under 18, endorse current suicidal intent, and be fluent in English. Those with serious medical conditions, substance use disorders, or without smartphone access cannot participate.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants receive a 1-hour session of either virtual or in-person crisis response planning or standard crisis risk management
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for changes in mood, behavior, and suicidality through daily assessments
Post-treatment Assessment
Feasibility and acceptability of the treatment are assessed 14 days post-treatment
Treatment Details
Interventions
- Crisis Risk Counseling
- In-Person Crisis Response Planning
- Virtual Crisis Response Planning
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Ohio State University
Lead Sponsor