Actively Recruiting
Bridge the Gap (BTG) - Black Youth Group
Led by Children's Hospital Los Angeles · Updated on 2026-04-30
16
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
104 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
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Children's Hospital Los Angeles
Lead Sponsor
A
American Psychological Foundation
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
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.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Bridge the Gap (BTG) - Black Youth Group
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Be between 12 and 17 years old
- Identify as Black, African American, or of African descent
- Have current suicidal thoughts or suicidal thoughts within the last 30 days
- Provide assent (if adolescent) and have caregiver or guardian consent to participate
You will not qualify if you...
- Have an active psychotic disorder or current psychosis symptoms
- Have no history of suicide attempts or suicidal thoughts in the past 30 days
- Have cognitive or medical conditions that prevent understanding study materials
- Refusal by caregivers, guardians, or the participant to participate
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Children's Hospital Los Angeles
Los Angeles, California, United States, 90027
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
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Tia Tyndal, PhD
CONTACT
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Amy West, PhD
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
NA
Model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary Purpose
PREVENTION
Number of Arms
1
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