Preteen Suicide Risk: Data Coordinating Center
Official title: Preteen Suicide Risk and Protective Factors Data Coordinating Center
Funded at Research Triangle Institute · NIH-11418101 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A national project creates a central data hub to support six youth suicide research studies, so clinicians and families can better understand risk and protective factors for children aged 8–12.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Research Triangle Institute NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Research Triangle Park, United States) |
| Project start | September 10, 2024 |
| Project end | June 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $456,977 |
| NIH project number | 5U24MH137696-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11418101 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates are children aged 8–12 and their families whose data may contribute to understanding risk and protective factors, or whose clinicians may benefit from future tools derived from the data.
✕Less likely to help
Children not experiencing risk factors or not engaged in prevention efforts may see limited direct benefit.
What this research studies
This grant funds a Data Coordinating Center to harmonize data from multiple studies on preteen suicide risk and protection. It will help standardize measures, data formats, and sharing processes to speed discoveries. The center will coordinate data monitoring, analysis support, and dissemination of results to inform prevention and care for affected children and families. The work is designed to improve collaboration among researchers and accelerate the translation of findings into practical tools for clinicians and schools. Participation would involve contributing data and collaborating through the centralized system when applicable.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the project could lead to clearer identification of risk factors and protective factors to guide prevention and intervention for preteens at risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviors.
How similar studies have gone: Previous multi-site data coordination efforts have improved cross-study analyses and data sharing, though direct impact on preteen suicide prevention is still evolving.
Where this research is happening
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Research Triangle Institute
Research Triangle Park, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Saavedra, Lissette Maria — Research Triangle Institute
- Study coordinator: Saavedra, Lissette Maria
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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.