Preventing suicidal behavior in adolescents after hospital discharge

Adaptive intervention to prevent adolescent suicidal behavior following psychiatric hospitalization: A Sequential Multiple Assignment Randomized Trial

['FUNDING_R01'] · UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN AT ANN ARBOR · NIH-11002365

This study is looking for better ways to help teenagers who have just been in the hospital for mental health issues to stay safe from suicide, using personalized support and technology like calls and texts after they leave the hospital.

Quick facts

Phase['FUNDING_R01']
Study typeNih_funding
SexAll
SponsorUNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN AT ANN ARBOR (nih funded)
Locations1 site (ANN ARBOR, UNITED STATES)
Trial IDNIH-11002365 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this research studies

This research investigates new ways to prevent suicidal behavior in adolescents who have recently been hospitalized for mental health issues. It uses an adaptive intervention approach, which tailors treatment based on individual needs, and incorporates technology for follow-up support. Adolescents will receive a safety plan during their hospital stay and follow-up contacts through calls or text messages after discharge. The goal is to find the most effective combination of these interventions to reduce the risk of suicide in this vulnerable population.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adolescents aged 0-21 who have been hospitalized for suicidal behavior or related mental health issues.

Not a fit: Patients who are not adolescents or those who have not experienced suicidal behavior may not benefit from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce the risk of suicide among adolescents transitioning from inpatient care.

How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown promise in using adaptive interventions and technology to support mental health, indicating potential for success in this approach.

Where this research is happening

ANN ARBOR, UNITED STATES

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.

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