NCT06614946NARecruiting

Improving Coping to Reduce Suicide Risk Following ED Discharge

University of Michigan

Start Date

5/12/2026

Completion Date

2/1/2027

Summary

The researchers hope to learn whether an electronic safety plan (ESP) and a supportive text messaging program are feasible and acceptable to adult patients with recent suicidal thoughts or behavior after emergency department (ED) discharge. From this study, the researchers also hope to learn how to best carry out the ESP and text messaging program to improve outcomes for patients after ED discharge.

Eligibility Criteria

Age Range: 18 years to 65 years

Inclusion Criteria: Individuals presenting to an ED with either: 1. actual, interrupted, or aborted attempt in the last 4 weeks 2. suicidal ideation within the last week Exclusion Criteria: * Severe cognitive impairment or altered mental status (psychosis, manic state) * Severe aggression/agitation, * Being admitted or transferred into inpatient care, * Patient not owning a cell phone with text messaging capability

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Electronic Safety Plan (ESP)

BEHAVIORAL

Text support

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Conditions

SuicidalSuicide, AttemptedSuicidal Ideation

Locations

University of Michigan

Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109

United States