NCT07294079 Social Threat, Adolescent Relationships, and Suicidality Study
| NCT ID | NCT07294079 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | University of Pittsburgh |
| Condition | Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 100 participants |
| Start Date | 2026-01-19 |
| Primary Completion | 2030-06-30 |
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 100 participants in total. It began in 2026-01-19 with a primary completion date of 2030-06-30.
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Brief Summary
In recent years, adolescents are having higher rates of emotional health problems, such as suicidal thoughts and behaviors (STBs). The goal of this study is to learn about how teens' attention to different types of information relates to their real-world relationships and their emotional health. The investigators hope this study will help understand why some teens go on to have suicidal thoughts and behaviors and other teens do not. This information will help investigators learn how to improve emotional health in teens and reduce teen suicides. Participants will be 100 female adolescents (ages 12-17) at high risk for STBs who will complete a series of assessments over the course of 6 months. Assessments include a baseline clinical interview, a visit to examine neural responses during a computer tasks, daily smartphone surveys about social experiences and social connectedness, and follow up questionnaires assessing STBs. Participants will also be asked to donate their text messages during the month that they complete smartphone surveys. The research procedures will help investigators learn how adolescents react to different types of social situations. Investigators want to see if these reactions affect: 1. How connected adolescents feel to others in their daily lives 2. Adolescents' longer-term risk for suicidal thoughts and behaviors (STBs) Participants will be asked to: * Complete a 10-15 minute screening call to determine eligibility for the study * Complete one 3 hour virtual (or in-person) interview consisting of a clinical assessment and questionnaires. * Complete a 2.5-hour in person visit to complete computer tasks while record brain signals are recorded * Complete \~5 minute smartphone surveys three times a day for 30 days, asking about their daily social experiences and their mood and feelings. * Provide investigators with retrospective access to their text/direct messages from the month the participant was completing the smartphone surveys. * Complete online follow-up questionnaires at 3 and 6 months
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Between ages 12-17 * Reported recurrent suicidal thoughts and behaviors and/or non-suicidal self-injury within the past year. * Medically and neurologically healthy, including no evidence of intellectual disability or serious cognitive impairment that would interfere with task performance * Assigned female at birth * Willing and able to give informed assent * Own an iPhone Exclusion Criteria: * Unable to read or speak English or cognitive impairment preventing ability to complete assessments * Lifetime presence of a neurological or serious medical condition * Lifetime presence of a DSM-5 Autistic Spectrum Disorder * Current DSM-5 Psychotic Disorder or severe Substance Use Disorder * Uncorrected visual disturbance (\<20/40 Snellen visual acuity) * Presence of head injury or congenital neurological anomalies (based on parent report).
Contact & Investigator
Kiera M James, PhD
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
University of Pittsburgh
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT07294079 clinical trial?
This trial is open to female participants only, aged 12 Years or older, up to 17 Years, studying Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT07294079 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT07294079 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at kij9@pitt.edu for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT07294079 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Pittsburgh, United States.
Who is sponsoring the NCT07294079 clinical trial?
NCT07294079 is sponsored by University of Pittsburgh. The principal investigator is Kiera M James, PhD at University of Pittsburgh. The trial plans to enroll 100 participants.