Creating a personalized intervention to prevent suicide

Development of PRECISE: A Data Driven Personalized Suicide Prevention Intervention

NIH-funded research University of California, San Diego · NIH-11138190

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 typeNIH-funded research
Study typeNIH-funded research
Funding institutionUniversity of California, San Diego NIH-funded
Lab location1 site (La Jolla, United States)
Project IDNIH-11138190 on NIH RePORTER

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.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals aged 21 and younger who are identified as being at high risk for suicide.

Not a fit: Patients who do not meet the age criteria or who are not considered at high risk for suicide may not benefit from this research.

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 performed: 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

La Jolla, United States

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.
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