Improving methods to prevent suicide

Innovations in Suicide Prevention Research (INSPIRE)

['FUNDING_R01'] · UNIV OF NORTH CAROLINA CHAPEL HILL · NIH-10842092

This study is working on new ways to gather and understand information about suicide prevention, especially for young people and those who have been in jail, to find better ways to help those in need.

Quick facts

Phase['FUNDING_R01']
Study typeNih_funding
SexAll
SponsorUNIV OF NORTH CAROLINA CHAPEL HILL (nih funded)
Locations1 site (CHAPEL HILL, UNITED STATES)
Trial IDNIH-10842092 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this research studies

This research focuses on developing better systems to track and analyze data related to suicide prevention. It aims to link healthcare, insurance, and correctional data to understand and monitor suicide rates more effectively. By identifying missed opportunities for intervention, the project seeks to create a framework that can help implement and evaluate suicide prevention initiatives. The research particularly emphasizes the importance of addressing the needs of vulnerable populations, such as adolescents and formerly incarcerated individuals.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include individuals who have had recent contact with healthcare systems, insurers, or correctional facilities, particularly those at higher risk for suicide.

Not a fit: Patients who are not at risk for suicide or who do not have recent interactions with healthcare or correctional systems may not benefit from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective suicide prevention strategies and ultimately save lives.

How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that integrating data from various systems can improve public health outcomes, indicating potential success for this approach.

Where this research is happening

CHAPEL HILL, UNITED STATES

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.

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