CompletedNot Applicable

Navigating Mental Health Treatment for Black Youth

United States54 participantsStarted 2023-09-28

Plain-language summary

This study looks to conduct a systematic adaptation of Suicidal Teens Accessing Treatment (STAT-ED) for Black youth presenting in the emergency department who have suicide risk. A randomized controlled trial of STAT-ED adapted for Black youth and their caregivers will examine whether patient navigation intervention can increase mental health treatment initiation and number of visits.

Who can participate

Age range6 Years – 18 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion criteria

✓. Identify as Black
✓. Are between ages of 6-18 years
✓. Endorse suicidal ideation and/or behaviors, or non-suicidal self harm within the last year at an ED or crisis response center visit
✓. Live within Pennsylvania, Delaware, or New Jersey
✓. Must be able to read and understand English

Exclusion criteria

✕. Does not identify Black as one of their races
✕. Under 6 or over 18 years old
✕. Does not speak English
✕. No history of suicidal ideation, suicidal behavior, or non-suicidal self harm
✕. Currently engaged in mental health treatment
✕. Parent or legal guardian of eligible youth
✕. Must be able to read and understand English

What they're measuring

Mental Health Treatment Initiation

Timeframe: at approximately 2 months and 6 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05334381

SponsorChildren's Hospital of Philadelphia

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-12-28

Results submitted2025-12-22

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