Integrated, affordable suicide prevention care for young adults and seniors in urban Peru
Official title: An integrated system of care for suicide prevention across the lifespan in urban low-resource settings in Peru
Funded at Universidad de San Martin de Porres · NIH-11220514 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A partnership between a Peruvian university and Johns Hopkins will test a low-cost, integrated package of suicide-prevention strategies in urban health clinics to help young adults and older adults in resource-limited settings.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Universidad de San Martin de Porres NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Lima, Peru) |
| Project start | September 7, 2026 |
| Project end | September 6, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $471,117 |
| NIH project number | 1R34MH141222-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11220514 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adults aged 18–29 and 60+ receiving services at urban community health facilities in Peru who are willing to participate in screening and brief interventions.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals not at elevated suicide risk or not engaging with the health facilities may receive no direct benefit.
What this research studies
This project tests a practical package of suicide-prevention tools that can fit into routine care in urban Peru. It uses brief risk screening, Safety Planning, and brief-contact interventions to support young adults (18–29) and adults 60+ in community health centers. The study focuses on adapting these strategies to local culture, training staff, and evaluating how well they can be integrated into existing services in low-resource settings. The goal is to build sustainable capacity and generate evidence that can inform care models in similar settings, including potential applicability to other countries. By collaborating with Johns Hopkins, the project aims to ensure rigorous methods while remaining feasible for frontline health workers and patients alike.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, clinics could adopt a scalable, low-cost approach to reduce suicide risk and improve engagement with care for vulnerable adults.
How similar studies have gone: Prior brief interventions and safety planning have shown promise, but this integrated package in low-resource urban settings is being piloted.
Where this research is happening
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Universidad de San Martin de Porres
Lima, Peru Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Flores-Flores, Oscar Guillermo — Universidad de San Martin de Porres
- Study coordinator: Flores-Flores, Oscar Guillermo
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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.