Using digital therapy to help prevent suicide risk in youth with insomnia after hospital discharge
Digital Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (dCBT-I) to Reduce Suicide Risk among Youth Following Discharge from Acute Hospitalization
This study is looking at how a smartphone program that helps teens with insomnia can also reduce thoughts of suicide after they've left the hospital, making it easier for them to get better sleep and feel safer.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
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| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Rutgers, the State Univ of N.j. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Piscataway, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10677795 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the effectiveness of digital cognitive-behavioral therapy for insomnia (dCBT-I) in reducing suicidal thoughts and behaviors among adolescents who have recently been discharged from acute psychiatric care. The approach involves providing accessible, smartphone-based therapy that targets insomnia, a common issue linked to increased suicide risk. By focusing on improving sleep quality through a structured digital program, the research aims to address a critical period when youth are particularly vulnerable to suicidal behaviors. Participants will engage in a series of sessions designed to alleviate insomnia symptoms and, in turn, reduce the risk of suicidal ideation.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adolescents aged 12 to 18 who have recently been discharged from psychiatric hospitalization and are experiencing insomnia.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have insomnia or those who are not within the age range of 12 to 18 may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide a scalable and effective intervention to significantly lower suicide risk among adolescents struggling with insomnia.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that digital cognitive-behavioral therapy for insomnia is effective, indicating that this approach has potential for success in addressing suicide risk in youth.
Where this research is happening
Piscataway, United States
- Rutgers, the State Univ of N.j. — Piscataway, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kleiman, Evan — Rutgers, the State Univ of N.j.
- Study coordinator: Kleiman, Evan
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.