Improving Coping to Reduce Suicide Risk Following ED Discharge
Facilitating Effective Coping to Reduce Suicide Risk Following ED Discharge: A Micro-randomized Trial to Develop an Adaptive Text-based Intervention
Who can join
Ages 18 to 65 · All sexes
Full eligibility criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Individuals presenting to an ED with either: 1. actual, interrupted, or aborted attempt in the last 4 weeks 2. suicidal ideation within the last week Exclusion Criteria: * 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
About the study
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.
What is being tested
- Electronic Safety Plan (ESP) (behavioral)
- Text support (behavioral)
Sponsor: University of Michigan · Participants: 120 · Started: May 12, 2026
Contact the study team
- Ewa Czyz · Phone: 734-764-9466
Official record on ClinicalTrials.gov — NCT06614946
Locations in the U.S.
| Michigan | University of Michigan, Ann Arbor |
Conditions
From ClinicalTrials.gov, data retrieved Oct 2, 2026. Each study sets its own eligibility; the study team decides who can join.