iCHART for At-Risk Teens Facing Depression and Suicidal Thoughts

Clinical Trial for Integrated Care to Help At Risk Teen (iCHART) Intervention

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
Suicide and Depression Adolescent Behavior
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
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At a Glance
Age
12 – 18
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Health Services Research
Participants needed
900 (estimated)
Sponsor
University of Pittsburgh · Other
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for teenagers aged 12 to 18 who are experiencing depression or suicidal thoughts. Participants will either receive the iCHART intervention or standard treatment while being closely monitored.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

You may be able to join if

  • I am aged 12 to 18.
  • I speak English.
  • I have current depression or suicidal behavior.
  • I have had suicidal thoughts in the past two weeks or month.
  • I have a prior history of suicide attempts.
  • My parent or caregiver can provide consent.
  • I can use a phone or tablet for the study.

You may not be able to join if

  • I have a current manic or psychotic episode.
  • I have a life-threatening medical condition that needs immediate treatment.
  • I have an intellectual or developmental disability that affects my understanding.
  • I do not have access to a phone or tablet.

Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.

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About This Trial
This protocol will test the effectiveness of an intervention, iCHART (integrated Care to Help At-Risk Teens) and facilitate recruitment for other studies in the larger ETUDES Center grant, which are focused on treatment development for target risk factors for suicidal behavior, specifically, sleep, anhedonia, and stress related to cybervictimization. This study will recruit 900 adolescents which w…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * YOUTH * Youth will be age 12-18 and speak English. * Youth will have current depression or suicidal behavior. Suicidal behavior for iCHART (N=900) is defined as past suicidal thoughts in the past two weeks as indicated by PHQ-9M item #9 ≥ 1, and/or past month suicidal tho…
Contacts

Brandie George-Milford, MA

412-246-5629

georgeba2@upmc.edu

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