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Hand in Hand, We Rise (Xie Shou Gong Jin)

China1,680 participantsStarted 2026-08

Plain-language summary

This study aims to conduct a cluster randomized controlled trial to assess the feasibility of implementing the "Hand in Hand, We Rise" (Xie Shou Gong Jin) multi-stakeholder collaborative school-based suicide prevention program in rural public junior high schools. Six schools will be randomly assigned in a 1:1 ratio to either the intervention group or the control group; the intervention group will simultaneously implement the "Youth Strengths \& Skills Curriculum (YSSC)" curriculum for students, "Life Gatekeeper" training for teachers, and mental health information dissemination for caregivers. The primary objectives are to evaluate recruitment, retention, adherence, implementation fidelity, acceptability, and safety within real-world school settings, and to preliminarily estimate changes in indicators such as suicidal ideation, depression, anxiety, loneliness, help-seeking attitudes, mental health stigma, self-esteem, school climate, and bullying. The findings will provide parameters and an implementation basis for a subsequent large-scale, multi-school cluster randomized controlled trial.

Who can participate

Age range

11 Years

Sex

ALL

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * Adolescent inclusion criteria include: (a) is a registered student at one of the participating schools, (b) be between the ages of 11-15, (c) fluent in reading Chinese during the consent process, (d) be willing to participate in the YSSC curriculum during their psychoeducation class. * Caregiver inclusion criteria include: (a) age 18 or above, (b) can read and speak Chinese, (c) be a primary caregiver of an adolescent enrolled in the participating schools, and (d) willing to discuss perceived needs related to adolescent suicide prevention. * Teacher inclusion criteria include: (a) age 18 or above, (b) can read and speak Chinese, (c) be a full-time teacher of the participating schools. Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals will be excluded from the study if they are determined to have symptoms that would prevent them from giving meaningful consent or participate in study activities, such as significant cognitive impairment.

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.

What they're measuring

Suicide Ideation Attributes Scale (SIDAS)

Timeframe: Baseline, 4 months (post-intervention) and 8 months follow-up

Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS)

Timeframe: Baseline, 4 months (post-intervention) and 8 months follow-up

Session Evaluation Form (SEF)

Timeframe: 4 months (post-intervention)

Client Satisfaction Survey (CSQ-8)

Timeframe: 4 months (post-intervention)

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07722455

SponsorBrown University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2027-07

Contact for this trial

Shufang Sun, PhD

401-484-0012 flourishing@brown.edu

View on ClinicalTrials.gov More Suicide trials

Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Age range

11 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

What they're measuring

Suicide Ideation Attributes Scale (SIDAS)

Timeframe: Baseline, 4 months (post-intervention) and 8 months follow-up

Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS)

Timeframe: Baseline, 4 months (post-intervention) and 8 months follow-up

Session Evaluation Form (SEF)

Timeframe: 4 months (post-intervention)

Client Satisfaction Survey (CSQ-8)

Timeframe: 4 months (post-intervention)