Using electronic health records to predict suicide attempts in children and adolescents
Electronic Health Record Phenotyping for Case Detection and Prediction of Emergency Department Visits for Child and Adolescent Suicide Attempts
This study is looking to help doctors and families spot signs of potential suicide attempts in kids and teens aged 10 to 17 by using information from their medical records, so they can get the support they need to stay safe.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California Los Angeles NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Los Angeles, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10915029 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on improving the detection and prediction of suicide attempts among children and adolescents aged 10 to 17 by utilizing electronic health record phenotyping and computational methods. The project aims to analyze existing medical record data, including clinical notes, to develop risk algorithms that can enhance decision-making for healthcare providers and families. By standardizing case detection through advanced data analysis techniques, the research seeks to create clinically useful tools that can better identify at-risk youth and prevent suicide attempts.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are children and adolescents aged 10 to 17 who may be at risk for suicide attempts.
Not a fit: Patients outside the age range of 10 to 17 years or those not at risk for suicide attempts may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective prevention strategies and timely interventions for children and adolescents at risk of suicide.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in using electronic health records for risk prediction in various health conditions, indicating potential success for this novel approach.
Where this research is happening
Los Angeles, United States
- University of California Los Angeles — Los Angeles, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Edgcomb, Juliet Beni — University of California Los Angeles
- Study coordinator: Edgcomb, Juliet Beni
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.