Understanding how parent-child interactions relate to suicide risk in adolescents
Multimodal Dynamics of Parent-child Interactions and Suicide Risk
['FUNDING_R21'] · MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL · NIH-10700982
This study looks at how the way parents and kids interact might affect the risk of suicide in teenagers, using technology to observe their behaviors in real-time, so we can find helpful signs and improve prevention efforts.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R21'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (BOSTON, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10700982 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates the dynamics of parent-child interactions and their potential link to suicide risk among adolescents. By utilizing advanced computational methods to automatically analyze acoustic and visual behaviors, the study aims to capture real-time stressors within these relationships. This approach moves beyond traditional self-report methods, focusing instead on the immediate interpersonal dynamics that may contribute to heightened suicide risk. The goal is to identify specific behavioral cues that indicate increased risk, ultimately informing prevention strategies.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adolescents aged 0-21 who are experiencing mental health challenges or are hospitalized due to suicidal behavior.
Not a fit: Patients who are not adolescents or those without any mental health concerns may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved identification and intervention strategies for adolescents at risk of suicide.
How similar studies have performed: While there has been significant research on suicide risk, this novel approach using automated behavioral analysis in parent-child interactions is relatively untested.
Where this research is happening
BOSTON, UNITED STATES
- MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL — BOSTON, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: LIU, RICHARD T — MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL
- Study coordinator: LIU, RICHARD T
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
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