How sleep disruption affects suicide risk factors
Official title: Dynamic Impacts of Sleep Disruption on Ecologically Assessed Affective, Behavioral, and Cognitive Risk Factors for Suicide
Funded at Butler Hospital (Providence, Ri) · NIH-10733442 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how sleep problems might affect people who are in the hospital for mental health issues and are at risk of suicide, to better understand when they might be feeling the most vulnerable and how to help them.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Butler Hospital (Providence, Ri) NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Providence, United States) |
| Project start | December 1, 2020 |
| Project end | October 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $520,422 |
| NIH project number | 5R01MH124832-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-10733442 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are psychiatric inpatients who are at high risk for suicide and experiencing sleep disturbances.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have psychiatric conditions or those who do not experience sleep disruptions may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the relationship between sleep disturbances and various risk factors for suicide, focusing on how atypical sleep impacts daily functioning and emotional regulation. By recruiting 200 psychiatric inpatients at high risk for suicide, the study will assess their sleep patterns and correlate these with behavioral and cognitive traits that may contribute to suicidal thoughts and actions. The approach includes a combination of psychophysiological assessments and ecological evaluations to create a comprehensive model of suicide vulnerability. This research aims to identify critical moments when individuals are at the highest risk for suicidal ideation and behavior.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved methods for predicting and preventing suicide by identifying key risk factors associated with sleep disruption.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promising results in understanding the link between sleep disturbances and mental health outcomes, suggesting that this approach could yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
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Butler Hospital (Providence, Ri)
Providence, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Armey, Michael F — Butler Hospital (Providence, Ri)
- Study coordinator: Armey, Michael F
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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.