Using a digital platform to help prevent suicide in primary care settings
Treating Drivers of Suicide in Primary Care using Jaspr Health
This study is testing a helpful digital tool called Jaspr Health that will support doctors in primary care clinics to better identify and treat patients at risk of suicide, especially those struggling with alcohol use, so they can provide the best care possible.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 2 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Evidence-Based Practice Institute, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Seattle, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10689325 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on addressing the rising rates of suicide in the U.S. by implementing a digital platform called Jaspr Health in primary care clinics. The platform is designed to assist healthcare providers in delivering evidence-based practices for suicide prevention, particularly for patients with alcohol use disorder, which significantly increases suicide risk. By enhancing the skills and confidence of primary care providers, the research aims to improve the identification and treatment of individuals at risk of suicide. The study will involve the integration of this digital tool into routine care to better support patients in need.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adults aged 21 and older who are at risk of suicide, particularly those with alcohol use disorder.
Not a fit: Patients who are not at risk of suicide or do not have alcohol use disorder may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective suicide prevention strategies in primary care, ultimately saving lives.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in using digital platforms for mental health interventions, indicating potential for this approach in suicide prevention.
Where this research is happening
Seattle, United States
- Evidence-Based Practice Institute, INC. — Seattle, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Dimeff, Linda a — Evidence-Based Practice Institute, INC.
- Study coordinator: Dimeff, Linda a
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.