Creating a support system to help identify and assist at-risk teens, especially Black youth.
Methods Core
This study is working on creating a helpful system to support research that looks at predicting and understanding suicide risk in teenagers, especially focusing on Black youth, and it aims to make it easier for researchers and healthcare providers to connect with and help these young people.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Pittsburgh, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10875385 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a shared infrastructure to support various studies aimed at predicting and assessing risk in adolescents, particularly those at risk for suicide. It emphasizes the use of emerging technologies and culturally competent methods to engage and assist Black youth. The project will provide operational and analytical support to ensure efficient patient recruitment and retention while minimizing the burden on healthcare providers. By fostering collaboration among early career scientists, the initiative aims to advance health equity in adolescent suicide prevention.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation include adolescents, particularly Black youth, who are at risk for suicide or mental health issues.
Not a fit: Patients who are not adolescents or who do not identify as part of the targeted demographic may not receive benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved identification and support for at-risk teens, potentially reducing suicide rates in this vulnerable population.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in using technology and culturally tailored approaches to engage at-risk youth, indicating a promising avenue for this initiative.
Where this research is happening
Pittsburgh, United States
- University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh — Pittsburgh, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Rollman, Bruce Lawrence — University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh
- Study coordinator: Rollman, Bruce Lawrence
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 below.