Understanding suicide risks during opioid transitions in veterans
Clinical context of SuicIde following OPIOID transitionS in Veterans, CSI:OPIOIDS-V
This study is looking into what might lead veterans to consider suicide when they are stopping opioid use, hoping to find ways to help prevent these tragedies by understanding their personal and medical backgrounds better.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Birmingham VA Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Birmingham, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10942074 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the factors contributing to suicide among veterans who are transitioning off opioids. It aims to gather detailed information about the clinical contexts surrounding these tragic events through psychological autopsy methods, which analyze personal and medical histories. By examining both modifiable and nonmodifiable factors, the research seeks to identify potential preventive measures. The study emphasizes the importance of understanding the reasons behind suicides to inform better health system responses and support for veterans.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are veterans who are currently transitioning off opioid medications or have experienced suicidal thoughts during this process.
Not a fit: Patients who are not veterans or those who are not undergoing opioid transitions may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved strategies for preventing suicide among veterans undergoing opioid tapering.
How similar studies have performed: While there has been significant research on opioid prescribing and its effects, this specific approach using psychological autopsy methods to understand suicide risk during opioid transitions is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
Birmingham, United States
- Birmingham VA Medical Center — Birmingham, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kertesz, Stefan G — Birmingham VA Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Kertesz, Stefan G
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.