Improving detection and prevention of suicide risk in veterans using brain imaging techniques.
Official title: Using Neuroimaging to Enhance Veteran Suicide Risk Detection and Prevention
Funded at Minneapolis VA Medical Center · NIH-11050070 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking to help veterans who are at risk of suicide by using brain scans to learn more about how their minds work, so we can find better ways to support them and prevent suicide during their recovery.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Minneapolis VA Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Minneapolis, United States) |
| Project start | April 1, 2025 |
| Project end | March 31, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| NIH project number | 1IK2CX002544-01A2 |
| Project ID | NIH-11050070 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are veterans who are at high risk for suicide and are transitioning from inpatient care.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not veterans or those who do not exhibit high-risk behaviors for suicide may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance the identification of suicide risk among veterans by utilizing neuroimaging techniques. It focuses on understanding the brain regions associated with suicide capability in high-risk veterans who are transitioning from inpatient care. Participants will undergo MRI scans and complete daily assessments to gather data on their mental state and behaviors. The goal is to develop better strategies for suicide prevention by identifying key factors that contribute to suicidal thoughts and actions.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved methods for detecting and preventing suicide among veterans, ultimately saving lives.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promise in using neuroimaging techniques to understand mental health conditions, suggesting potential success for this approach.
Where this research is happening
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Minneapolis VA Medical Center
Minneapolis, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Yu, Carol Chu — Minneapolis VA Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Yu, Carol Chu
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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.