Examining the connection between sleep issues and suicide risk in Veterans after psychiatric care
Official title: Longitudinal Assessment of the Sleep-Suicide Link in Veterans Discharged from Inpatient Psychiatric Care
Funded at Providence VA Medical Center · NIH-11142382 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how sleep issues might affect the risk of suicide in Veterans who have just left psychiatric care, and it will track 140 Veterans over six months to see how their sleep patterns and daily feelings connect to these thoughts and behaviors.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Providence VA Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Providence, United States) |
| Project start | August 1, 2020 |
| Project end | June 30, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| NIH project number | 5I01HX002534-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11142382 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are Veterans who have recently been discharged from inpatient psychiatric care and are experiencing sleep difficulties.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not Veterans or those who do not have sleep issues may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how sleep problems relate to suicide risk among Veterans who have recently been discharged from psychiatric care. It aims to follow 140 Veterans over six months, using devices to monitor their sleep patterns and daily experiences. By employing actigraphy and Ecological Momentary Assessment (EMA), the study will explore emotional responses and impulsivity as potential factors linking sleep disturbances to suicidal thoughts and behaviors. The goal is to better understand these connections to inform prevention strategies.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved suicide prevention strategies for Veterans by addressing sleep issues.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has indicated a correlation between sleep disturbances and suicide risk, suggesting that this approach may yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
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Providence VA Medical Center
Providence, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mcgeary, John E — Providence VA Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Mcgeary, John E
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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.