Pilot Study of Health System/Community Partnership for Enhanced Outreach to Prevent Suicide Attempts (NCT05825820) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Pilot Study of Health System/Community Partnership for Enhanced Outreach to Prevent Suicide Attempts
20 participantsStarted 2026-07
Plain-language summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to test an enhanced outreach intervention (EOI) delivered by Samaritans of Boston (a community organization that provides support during mental health crises) for people after they leave an emergency department (ED) visit for suicidal thoughts. The main questions the trial aims to answer are:
* Is the EOI feasible and acceptable?
* Can the EOI be delivered with fidelity by Samaritans staff?
Participants will:
* Receive outreach (by call or text) once per week for 12 weeks after ED visit. During these conversations, Samaritans staff will ask participants questions about their suicidal thoughts and behaviors, develop and review a list of coping skills to use if they have suicidal thoughts, and discuss plans for receiving mental health care.
* Receive caring messages from Samaritans staff at least once per week.
* Be asked to complete monthly self-report questionnaires, and participate in a phone interview with study staff at the end of the study.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Currently a patient being treated and evaluated by psychiatry service in an MGB ED
. Participants enrolled in another study (NCT05671133; PI Nock) conducted by the research team who fall into the top 50% of risk based on the suicide risk prediction algorithm used in that study
. Able to read English
. Ownership of a smartphone (iOS or Android) and consistent access to their smartphone following discharge from the current treatment unit or program; ability to be reliably contacted
. Willing to provide contact information for collateral contact
. Willing to share contact information and key clinical information with Samaritans of Boston
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
. Consent to unencrypted text or email communications
. Willing to provide social security number (SSN) or individual taxpayer identification number (ITIN) for study compensation
Exclusion criteria
. Any factor that impairs an individual's ability to comprehend and effectively participate in informed consent, including the presence of gross cognitive impairment due to florid psychosis, intellectual disability, dementia, or acute intoxication
. Presence of extremely agitated or violent behavior at the time of consent or enrollment