Understanding how blood sugar levels relate to suicidal thoughts and behaviors
Ambulatory Assessment of Glucose Regulation in Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors
This study is looking at how blood sugar levels might affect thoughts of suicide in adults who have recently struggled with these feelings, and it will track their glucose levels over 28 days to find patterns that could help provide better support when they need it most.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Butler Hospital (Providence, Ri) NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Providence, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11110857 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the relationship between blood glucose regulation and suicidal thoughts and behaviors (STBs) in adults. By using passive ambulatory measurement methods, the study aims to monitor glucose levels in real-time without relying on self-reports from participants during distressing periods. The goal is to identify patterns in glucose regulation that may signal increased risk for STBs, allowing for timely and personalized interventions. The study will involve 110 non-diabetic adult psychiatric inpatients who have recently experienced STBs, who will undergo a 28-day assessment following hospitalization.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are non-diabetic adults aged 21 and older who have recently experienced suicidal thoughts or behaviors.
Not a fit: Patients who are not experiencing suicidal thoughts or behaviors, or those with diabetes, may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved methods for predicting and preventing suicidal crises in at-risk individuals.
How similar studies have performed: While there has been research on glucose regulation and STBs, this study's approach of real-time ambulatory monitoring is novel and has not been extensively tested.
Where this research is happening
Providence, United States
- Butler Hospital (Providence, Ri) — Providence, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Wallace, Gemma Tierney — Butler Hospital (Providence, Ri)
- Study coordinator: Wallace, Gemma Tierney
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.