NCT07125144 Piloting a Culturally Adapted Suicide Prevention for Black Students in Chicago
| NCT ID | NCT07125144 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | University of Chicago |
| Condition | Suicide |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 300 participants |
| Start Date | 2025-01-30 |
| Primary Completion | 2026-03-31 |
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 300 participants in total. It began in 2025-01-30 with a primary completion date of 2026-03-31.
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Brief Summary
Suicide has been the third leading cause of death for Black youth in the U.S since the 1980s and persists as a leading cause of death for Black youth today. For example, in 2018 suicide was reported as the 2nd leading cause of death among Black Americans ages 10 to14 years old. Findings yielded from recent queries indicate that the gap in suicides among Black males and female youth has narrowed in recent years. Despite these disturbing trends, a dearth persists in our understanding of the factors that contribute to and prevent against suicide in Black youth, thus diminishing researchers' ability to effectively detect suicide risk in this particular population. This project aims to redress this gap by proposing the cultural adaptation of an existing suicide prevention intervention, the Signs of Suicide (SOS) prevention program, for Black middle school students. Our team will conduct a pilot randomized controlled trial among a sample of Black middle school students to assess feasibility and examine underlying mechanisms that contribute to suicidality among Black youth. Intervention content will be adapted to assess how topics of racial identity, racial socialization, and racial discrimination uniquely impact Black youth's mental health experiences and risk for suicide. Measures of suicidal ideation, planning, and attempt will be assessed at pre-test, post-test, and 3-months after the intervention. Findings derived from this project will contribute to public health priorities by offering unique insight into the factors that either prevent or promote suicide among Black youth and could be replicated in other schools serving Black students across the nation.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Enrolled in 6th, 7th, or 8th grade at a participating school Exclusion Criteria: * Not enrolled in 6th, 7th, or 8th grade at a participating school
Contact & Investigator
Janelle R. Goodwill, PhD
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
University of Chicago
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT07125144 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 11 Years or older, up to 15 Years, studying Suicide. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT07125144 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT07125144 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at jgoodwill@uchicago.edu for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT07125144 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Chicago, United States.
Who is sponsoring the NCT07125144 clinical trial?
NCT07125144 is sponsored by University of Chicago. The principal investigator is Janelle R. Goodwill, PhD at University of Chicago. The trial plans to enroll 300 participants.