Research Plan
The person to inform when a teen flags for SI or depression in the ED
Attending physician
Three intervention components of the study
1) BI, 2) Text, 3) LiveText
Gum
The follow-up time point when user experience questions are asked
2-month follow-up
The goal number of participants to ENROLL per Hasbro shift
1 per shift
Groups that teens can be randomized into
1) BI, 2) Text, 3) BI+Text, 4) Control
The amount compensated after completing enrollment
$20
The 2 measures used to determine ENROLLMENT eligibility
PHQ-9 and CTS
Criteria to re-randomize Text participants into LiveText
Any daily mood score < 4 between days 7 - 14
Approximate number of teens that will receive LiveText
2/3 of 400 (264)
The amount compensated (per month) for those receiving Text messages
$10 per month
The 3 secondary outcome measures
CADRI, IBS, SSS
The Board who determines if an unexpected event is considered an Adverse Event or study-related
DSMB (Data Safety Monitoring Board)
Three INCLUSION criteria for SCREENING
1) age 13-17, 2) English speaking, 3) parent/guardian present
The amount compensated for 2-, 4-, and 8- month surveys, respectfully
$25, $30, $40
The 2 conditions for a flag in the PHQ-9
1) positive answer to SI, 2) sum >= 20
The scientific premises of the study (3-fold)
1) peer violence and depression are prevalent, 2) existing preventive interventions not accessible, 3) text interventions may help
Four of the 7 EXCLUSION criteria for SCREENING
1) Chief complaint assault, 2) Chief complaint abuse, 3) Chief complaint SI, 4) Emergency psychiatric care, 5) Unable to consent, 6) Police/DCYF custody, 7) In another ED study
The total possible amount compensated for completing the study
$140
Total number of questions asked at the Baseline survey (within 10 numbers)
128