๐ฌIn plain words
What the trial is, and whether it could suit you
The goal of this pilot randomized control trial (RCT) is to test the feasibility of Caring Connections, a Culturally Adapted Linking Individuals Needing Care (CA-LINC) suicide prevention care coordination intervention for high-risk suicidal youth. This consumer-, community-, and theory-driven care coordination intervention is designed to reduce suicide ideation and behavior (SIB) by improving service engagement. Connections is a 90-day intervention that integrates engagement and follow-up strategies to assess/monitor suicide risk, facilitate service use referrals/linkages, develop/re๏ฌne safety plans, and create villages of care. The intervention incorporates cultural promotive factors, empowerment, and motivational strategies aimed at supporting youth, enhancing strengths, promoting hope, improving family relationships, and reinforcing caring messages. Primary research questions include:
Sign in to get the eligibility rules as simple questions to take to your doctor.
๐ Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria:
Youth:
* 13 - 19 years old
* Current or recent history (\<90 days) of suicide ideation, planning, or attempts or nonsuicidal self-injurious behaviors per youth or caregiver self-report or positive screen on the Patient Health Questionnaire Adolescent (PHQ-A), C-SSRS, or Ask Suicide-Screening Questions (ASQ).
* Able to fluently speak and read English
* Youth with a prior history of difficulty accessing services.
* Written assent to participate in the study (\<18 years old)
* Written consent from a parent/legal guardian/caregiver to participate in the study (\<18 years old)
* Written consent if the youth is ages 18-19
Parents/Legal Guardians/Caregivers:
* The primary caregiver of a youth who meets the above inclusion criteria for the study
* Over the age of 18
* Able to fluently speak and read English
* Without intellectual disabilities
* Provide written consent to participate
Mental Healthcare and/or Healthcare Providers and/or Community Stakeholders:
* Mental Health, behavioral health, substance use and/or health-related professionals who screen/assess for mental health and/or suicide risk or provide referrals, treatment, or follow-up care to youth with a prior history of difficulty accessing services in the surrounding treatment areas based on this risk or community stakeholder (i.e., faith-based leaders, agency directors, advocates, school administrators, hospital/crisis directors, topical experts, etc.).
* Over the age of 18
* Able to fluently speak and read English
* Without intellectual disabilities
* Provide written consent to participate
Care Coordinators:
* Care coordinators who screen/assess for mental health and/or suicide risk or provide referrals, treatment, or follow-up care to underserved youth in the surrounding treatment areas.
* Over the age of 18
* Able to fluently speak and read English
* Without intellectual disabilities
Exclusion Criteria:
Youth:
* Youth at imminent suicide risk (reported verbally and/or indicated on C-SSRS)
* Youth who exhibit severe cognitive, language, or developmental delays
* Youth not meeting inclusion criteria
Parents/Legal Guardians/Caregivers:
* Not meeting the inclusion criteria listed above.
Mental Healthcare and/or Healthcare Providers and/or Community Stakeholders:
* Not meeting the inclusion criteria listed above.
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What it tests
- Caring Connections
- Treatment as Usual
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, United States
๐ค Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible โ always decide together with your own doctor.
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