Helping people cope better after emergency department visits to reduce suicide risk
Official title: Facilitating effective coping to reduce suicide risk following ED discharge: A micro-randomized trial to develop an adaptive text-based intervention
Funded at University of Michigan at Ann Arbor · NIH-11059191 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking for adults who have recently left the emergency department and are feeling at risk for suicide, to see if a new support system using a personalized safety plan and text messages can help them manage their feelings and stay safe.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Michigan at Ann Arbor NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Ann Arbor, United States) |
| Project start | April 1, 2024 |
| Project end | February 28, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $198,900 |
| NIH project number | 5R34MH133057-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11059191 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates are adults aged 21 and older who have presented to the emergency department with suicide-related concerns.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not at risk for suicide or who do not visit the emergency department for related concerns may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to develop a new intervention for adults who are at risk of suicide after being discharged from the emergency department (ED). It will use technology to provide personalized support through an electronic safety plan and text-based coping strategies. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either the safety plan alone or the safety plan with additional text support. The goal is to help individuals manage their emotions and reduce the likelihood of suicidal behavior during a critical time.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly lower the risk of suicide among individuals discharged from emergency departments.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that technology-based interventions can be effective in improving coping strategies and reducing suicide risk, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
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University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Czyz, Ewa Karina — University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
- Study coordinator: Czyz, Ewa Karina
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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.