Understanding the relationship between anorexia nervosa symptoms and suicide risk
Official title: Longitudinal Personalized Dynamics Among Anorexia Nervosa Symptoms, Core Dimensions, and Physiology Predicting Suicide Risk
Funded at University of Louisville · NIH-11039226 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how symptoms of anorexia nervosa and different emotional factors can affect the risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviors, with the goal of finding better ways to help those who might be struggling.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Louisville NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Louisville, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $15,650 |
| NIH project number | 3R01MH131633-02S1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11039226 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals diagnosed with anorexia nervosa who may also experience suicidal thoughts or behaviors.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have anorexia nervosa or who are not experiencing suicidal ideation may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how symptoms of anorexia nervosa (AN) interact with various psychological factors to influence suicide risk. By using advanced methods to collect real-time data, the study aims to identify which symptoms and emotional responses are most predictive of suicidal thoughts and behaviors. The research will focus on understanding these dynamics both within individuals and across different patients, providing insights that could lead to improved prevention and treatment strategies for those at risk.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective prevention and treatment strategies for individuals with anorexia nervosa, ultimately reducing suicide risk.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promise in understanding the dynamics of mental health disorders and their relationship to suicide risk, suggesting that this approach could yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
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University of Louisville
Louisville, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Levinson, Cheri Alicia — University of Louisville
- Study coordinator: Levinson, Cheri Alicia
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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.