Inflammation and autoimmune disease in relation to suicide risk in Veterans
Official title: Associations of Inflammatory Activity and Disorders with Suicide- Related Outcomes in Veterans
Funded at Veterans Affairs Med Ctr San Francisco · NIH-11413061 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This project looks at whether inflammatory markers and autoimmune diseases are linked to thoughts and acts of suicide among veterans.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Veterans Affairs Med Ctr San Francisco NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Francisco, United States) |
| Project start | October 1, 2026 |
| Project end | September 30, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| NIH project number | 1I01RD002186-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11413061 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Veterans whose electronic health records include inflammatory marker data and/or autoimmune disease diagnoses.
✕Less likely to help
The study may not directly benefit those without inflammatory markers or autoimmune disease data in their records.
What this research studies
If funded, researchers will analyze VA electronic health records to see if clinical inflammatory markers and autoimmune disease diagnoses are associated with suicide ideation, attempts, or deaths. The study aims to identify whether inflammation could help predict suicide risk, especially in veterans with autoimmune conditions. The findings could inform improved screening and prevention strategies within VA health services. The work leverages existing patient data to explore these relationships in real-world settings.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: Better tools to identify veterans at higher risk of suicide so clinicians can intervene earlier.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research shows links between inflammation and suicide risk, but results are mixed and this study adds context within a large VA population.
Where this research is happening
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Veterans Affairs Med Ctr San Francisco
San Francisco, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: O'donovan, Aoife — Veterans Affairs Med Ctr San Francisco
- Study coordinator: O'donovan, Aoife
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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.