Preventing suicidal behavior in adolescents after psychiatric hospitalization

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-10846554

This study is looking for better ways to help teenagers who have just left the hospital for mental health reasons, using personalized support and mobile technology to keep them safe and connected during a tough time.

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-10846554 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this research studies

This research investigates new ways to prevent suicidal behavior in adolescents who have recently been discharged from psychiatric hospitalization. It uses an adaptive intervention approach, which tailors treatment based on the individual needs of each adolescent, combined with mobile technology to provide ongoing support. The intervention includes motivational interviews, safety planning, booster calls, and daily text support to help adolescents during the critical post-discharge period. By focusing on personalized care, the research aims to reduce the risk of suicide attempts and rehospitalizations.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adolescents under 17 years old who have been hospitalized for suicidal behavior or severe mental health crises.

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

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce the risk of suicidal behavior and improve the mental health outcomes for adolescents after hospitalization.

How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown promise in using adaptive interventions and mobile technology to support mental health, indicating potential success for 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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