Creating a personalized intervention to prevent suicide
Official title: Development of PRECISE: A Data Driven Personalized Suicide Prevention Intervention
Funded at University of California, San Diego · NIH-11138190 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new personalized support program called PRECISE for people who are at high risk of suicide, aiming to provide tailored help based on their unique needs and changing situations, using coaching and proven therapies to keep them safe and supported.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
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| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California, San Diego NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (La Jolla, United States) |
| Project start | May 1, 2025 |
| Project end | April 30, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $178,319 |
| NIH project number | 1K23MH137367-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11138190 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals aged 21 and younger who are identified as being at high risk for suicide.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not meet the age criteria or who are not considered at high risk for suicide may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a personalized intervention called PRECISE for individuals at high risk of suicide. It utilizes intensive data collection and analysis to understand the unique risk factors for each individual, which can change over time. By integrating coaching and evidence-based treatments like Safety Planning and Dialectical Behavior Therapy, the intervention aims to tailor support to the specific needs of each participant. The study will involve refining the intervention through user-centered design and testing its effectiveness in a randomized controlled trial.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective and personalized suicide prevention strategies for individuals at high risk.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promise in using personalized approaches for mental health interventions, indicating potential success for this novel approach.
Where this research is happening
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University of California, San Diego
La Jolla, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kuehn, Kevin — University of California, San Diego
- Study coordinator: Kuehn, Kevin
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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.