Investigating how staying awake at night affects suicide risk
The Mind After Midnight: Mechanistic Examination of Nocturnal Wakefulness as aSuicide Risk Factor
This study is looking at how staying awake at night might affect your feelings and thoughts, especially if you're at risk for suicide, and it aims to find ways to help people who have trouble sleeping and the mental health issues that can come with it.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Arizona NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Tucson, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11048053 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research explores the connection between nocturnal wakefulness and increased suicide risk, particularly focusing on emotional and cognitive dysregulation that can occur during these hours. By using actigraphy to monitor sleep patterns, the study aims to understand how being awake at night can lead to negative feelings and impulsive behaviors. The researchers will analyze data from various demographics to identify patterns and potential interventions that could mitigate these risks. The ultimate goal is to develop strategies to help individuals who struggle with sleep disruptions and their associated mental health challenges.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include individuals under 21 years old who experience sleep disruptions and exhibit signs of emotional or cognitive dysregulation.
Not a fit: Patients who do not experience sleep disturbances or who are not at risk for suicidal ideation may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved interventions for individuals at risk of suicide due to sleep-related issues.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has indicated a strong correlation between sleep disruption and increased suicide risk, suggesting that this approach is grounded in established findings.
Where this research is happening
Tucson, United States
- University of Arizona — Tucson, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Grandner, Michael a — University of Arizona
- Study coordinator: Grandner, Michael a
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 below.