Improving the identification of suicide risk in real-time.
Official title: Improving momentary suicide risk identification through adaptive time sampling
Funded at University of Wisconsin-Madison · NIH-11163788 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking to help people who might be at risk for suicide by checking in with them throughout the day to understand their thoughts and feelings better, so we can find the best ways to support them when they need it most.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Wisconsin-Madison NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Madison, United States) |
| Project start | December 16, 2022 |
| Project end | March 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $163,688 |
| NIH project number | 7R21MH131978-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11163788 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals who have experienced suicidal thoughts or behaviors and are willing to participate in real-time assessments.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not experience suicidal ideation or have no history of suicidal thoughts may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the identification of individuals at risk for suicide by using a personalized approach to data collection. It employs ecological momentary assessment (EMA) to gather information about suicidal thoughts and related risk factors multiple times throughout the day. By adapting the timing of these assessments to each individual's unique patterns, the study aims to capture critical changes in risk levels that occur in real-time, allowing for more effective interventions. The goal is to develop a system that can pinpoint when a person is at their highest risk for suicidal ideation.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more timely and effective interventions for individuals experiencing suicidal thoughts.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies using ecological momentary assessment have shown promise in capturing the dynamics of suicidal ideation, suggesting that this adaptive approach could be a significant advancement.
Where this research is happening
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University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Jacobucci, Ross — University of Wisconsin-Madison
- Study coordinator: Jacobucci, Ross
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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.