Safer Still (Exploratory Project 3) (NCT06558409)
Safer Still (EP3)- An Interactive Intervention Adjunct to Traditional Care for Adolescents Who Are Discharged From Psychiatric Hospitals and Living in Households Where Firearms Are Stored Unsafely.
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The long-term goal is to decrease suicide and suicidal behaviors in at-risk youth through preventative interventions. Investigators propose to develop an interactive intervention ("Safer Still") to help promote safe storage of firearms during the critical period immediately following high-risk care transitions. The objective of this study is to develop and test the Safer Still intervention as an efficient adjunct to traditional care for adolescents aged 12-17 years who are discharged from psychiatric hospitals and living in households where firearms are stored unsafely.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Nationwide Children's Hospital — Columbus, Ohio
Age range: 18 Years to 90 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- " Safer Still " Interactive Intervention (BEHAVIORAL)
- Enhanced Usual Care (EUC): (OTHER)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (2 Sites)
- Nationwide Children's Hospital — Columbus, Ohio
- Nationwide Children's Hospital Behavioral Health Pavillion — Columbus, Ohio
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (614) 722-3511
Email: nikhitha.kakarala@nationwidechildrens.org
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.