Safe Treatment for Emergency Presentation for Suicidal Ideation and Behavior in Youth
RecruitingPhase 2
Youth Partners in Care for Suicide Prevention
Who can join
Ages 13 to 24 · All sexes
Full eligibility criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * age 13-24; * past-week suicidal behavior or ideation with plan or intent Exclusion Criteria: * symptoms or illness that precludes informed consent or engagement in study procedures (e.g., active psychosis; drug dependence, no locator information); * youth not fluent in English * parent not fluent in English or Spanish.
About the study
This randomized comparative effectiveness trial will compare two evidence-based approaches to emergency care for youth ages 13-24 who present to the Emergency Department (ED) with suicidal ideation or behavior. Outcomes will be monitored at baseline and at 3, 6 \& 12 month follow-up assessments.
What is being tested
- SAFETY-A within usual ED Care (behavioral)
- Combined SAFETY-A within usual ED Care + CLASP Therapeutic Follow-Up Contacts (behavioral)
Sponsor: University of California, Los Angeles · Participants: 1,600 · Started: Oct 17, 2022
Contact the study team
- Lucas Zullo, PhD · Phone: 310 794-4962
- Jocelyn I Meza, PhD · Phone: 310 794-4962
Official record on ClinicalTrials.gov — NCT05304065
Locations in the U.S.
Conditions
From ClinicalTrials.gov, data retrieved Sep 30, 2026. Each study sets its own eligibility; the study team decides who can join.