A project to improve suicide prevention for adults in emergency departments.
Official title: Signature Research Project
Funded at Univ of Massachusetts Med Sch Worcester · NIH-11056009 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how a new tool called Jaspr can help adults who are at risk for suicide when they visit the emergency room, making sure they get the best care and support possible while also listening to their feedback.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Univ of Massachusetts Med Sch Worcester NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Worcester, United States) |
| Project start | April 5, 2023 |
| Project end | March 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $1,380,328 |
| NIH project number | 5P50MH129701-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11056009 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are adults aged 21 and older who are at risk for suicide and present to emergency departments.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not at risk for suicide or who do not visit emergency departments may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on adult patients at risk for suicide who visit emergency departments. It aims to overcome barriers to delivering effective suicide prevention practices by utilizing an innovative technology called Jaspr. The project will evaluate how well Jaspr works in providing evidence-based practices while also improving the overall care experience for patients. By using various methods, including patient feedback and health records, the research seeks to enhance the implementation of suicide prevention strategies.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the effectiveness of suicide prevention efforts in emergency settings, potentially saving lives.
How similar studies have gone: This approach is innovative and represents a novel effort in the field of suicide prevention, although similar strategies have shown promise in other healthcare settings.
Where this research is happening
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Univ of Massachusetts Med Sch Worcester
Worcester, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Boudreaux, Edwin D — Univ of Massachusetts Med Sch Worcester
- Study coordinator: Boudreaux, Edwin D
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.