Improving Coping to Reduce Suicide Risk Following ED Discharge

Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18-65
SponsorUniversity of Michigan

About this trial

The researchers hope to learn whether an electronic safety plan (ESP) and a supportive text messaging program are feasible and acceptable to adult patients with recent suicidal thoughts or behavior after emergency department (ED) discharge. From this study, the researchers also hope to learn how to best carry out the ESP and text messaging program to improve outcomes for patients after ED discharge.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

actual, interrupted, or aborted attempt in the last 4 weeks

suicidal ideation within the last week

Disqualifiers

Severe cognitive impairment or altered mental status (psychosis, manic state)

Severe aggression/agitation,

Being admitted or transferred into inpatient care,

Patient not owning a cell phone with text messaging capability

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Electronic Safety Plan (ESP)
  • Text support

Treatment groups

120 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators

University of Michigan

Lead sponsor

National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)

Collaborator