INCLUSAVE: helping young adults with IDD access suicide-prevention trainings
Official title: Project INCLUSAVE compares suicide prevention gatekeeper trainings ASIST and safeTALK, delivered accessibly in inclusive settings for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Funded at Florida Atlantic University · NIH-11584542 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A new NIH grant studies whether two proven gatekeeper trainings (ASIST and safeTALK) can be delivered in inclusive settings to support young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their communities.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Florida Atlantic University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boca Raton, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2026 |
| Project end | September 30, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Award (this year) | $399,983 |
| NIH project number | 1R01CE003888-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11584542 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their support networks who participate in inclusive prevention trainings.
✕Less likely to help
If the training format or content is not a good fit for a particular individual or setting, benefit may be limited.
What this research studies
This project tests two widely used suicide-prevention trainings in settings that include young adults with IDD, family members, peers, and staff. It uses a cluster-randomized design over three years to compare the real-world effectiveness and implementation of ASIST versus safeTALK in an accessible, inclusive model. Participating cohorts will include about 840 people, with around 300 young adults who have IDD, across multiple states. The goal is to identify how to best deliver evidence-based prevention in communities that serve IDD populations.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the trainings could reduce suicide risk and improve early identification and support for young adults with IDD.
How similar studies have gone: There is established use of ASIST and safeTALK, but their effectiveness in IDD settings has not been rigorously tested prior to this study.
Where this research is happening
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Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Fields, Alexander M — Florida Atlantic University
- Study coordinator: Fields, Alexander M
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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.