Bridge the Gap (BTG) - Black Youth Group (NCT06880809)
Bridging the Gap: A Collaborative Intervention Group for Black Youth at Risk for Suicide
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The goal of this clinical trial is to develop and preliminarily test a culturally adapted suicide intervention specifically for black youth. The main question it aims to answer: -To evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of the group, as well as the preliminary efficacy of the group for decreasing suicidal thoughts and behaviors and increasing protective factors such as hope, positive ethnic identity, and family and peer support. Participants will be asked to attend 10-week group intervention and complete pre-treatment and post-treatment assessment measures.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Children's Hospital Los Angeles — Los Angeles, California
Age range: 12 Years to 17 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- Bridge the Gap (BTG) - Black Youth Group (BEHAVIORAL)
📋 "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 (1 Sites)
- Children's Hospital Los Angeles — Los Angeles, California
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (323) 361-4648
Email: ttyndal@chla.usc.edu
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.