Clinical Trial

Safe Treatment for Emergency Presentation for Suicidal Ideation and Behavior in Youth

Study acronym: SAFE STEPS
Recruiting Phase 2
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Summary
This randomized comparative effectiveness trial will compare two evidence-based approaches to emergency care for youth ages 13-24 who present to the Emergency Department (ED) with suicidal ideation or behavior. Outcomes will be monitored at baseline and at 3, 6 \& 12 month follow-up assessments.
Protocol Amendment History 6 amendments
This ClinicalTrials.gov record has been amended 6 times since 2022-03-21; most recent amendment 2025-12-24.
Status change: Not Yet Recruiting → Recruiting 2022-11-01
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT05304065
Lead Sponsor University of California, Los Angeles
Collaborators: Duke University, Brown University, University of Utah, Olive View-UCLA Education & Research Institute, RAND, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute
Conditions Suicide, Suicidal, Self-Harm
Enrollment 1,600 participants
Start Date 2022-10-17
Primary Completion 2026-12-31 (estimated)
Study Completion 2026-12-31 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2025-12-31