| NCT ID | NCT07506525 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | Candice Biernesser |
| Condition | Psychological Distress |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 20 participants |
| Start Date | 2026-03-14 |
| Primary Completion | 2026-10 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.
This trial targets 20 participants in total. It began in 2026-03-14 with a primary completion date of 2026-10.
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Brief Summary
This study will test Flourish, a digital suicide prevention intervention for cyberbullied youth, within schools. Specifically, the study aims to: 1. Examine if Flourish is effective and can be feasibly delivered within schools among middle and high school students who are experiencing cyberbullying and suicide risk factors. Feasibility will be evidenced by recruitment and retention rates to the study (\> or = 80%) and use of Flourish at least weekly among 80% of youth. Effectiveness will be evidenced by students reporting improvements in psychological distress and suicidal thoughts over the 3-month follow-up period. 2. Understand barriers or facilitators to Flourish's adoption within schools. We will conduct exit interviews and brief surveys with school personnel to inform optimal strategies for implementing Flourish within schools
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * 11-21 years old * English-speaking * have access to a cell phone or tablet that can send/receive SMS text messages * identified as a student who could benefit from the program by a school staff member - OR - screened eligible based on experiencing cyberbullying and suicide risk factors in the past 3 months * past 3-month history of cyberbullying assessed by the cybervictimization subscale of the Traditional Bullying and Cyberbullying Victimization Scale and/or presence of online discrimination as measured by a modified measure from the Adolescent Brain and Cognitive Development (ABCD study) * past 3-month history of suicide risk factors, assessed by: psychological distress (\>13 on the 6-item Kessler Psychological Distress Scale) and/or suicidal ideation or behavior (via the Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale) Exclusion Criteria: * if a student has a condition that might inhibit their ability to effectively engage with Flourish (e.g., intellectual challenges or low literacy levels) * if a students' level of acuity would suggest a higher level of care or referral to emergency services * if a school staff judges the intervention is not appropriate for the student
Contact & Investigator
Candice L Biernesser, PhD
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
University of Pittsburgh
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT07506525 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 11 Years or older, up to 21 Years, studying Psychological Distress. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT07506525 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT07506525 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at lubbertcl@upmc.edu for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT07506525 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Bay Village, United States, Pittsburgh, United States.
Who is sponsoring the NCT07506525 clinical trial?
NCT07506525 is sponsored by Candice Biernesser. The principal investigator is Candice L Biernesser, PhD at University of Pittsburgh. The trial plans to enroll 20 participants.