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OngoingR01MH132112

Social Cognitive Mechanisms Underlying Disclosure and Help Seeking Behavior in Late-Life Suicide

This study is ongoing. It focuses on depression and currently lists study information in the United States.

DepressionOther
In plain English

Key information made simple

This study is trying to understand why some older adults do not talk about suicidal thoughts or ask for help during a crisis. Participants complete social thinking tasks, self-report measures, and mobile check-ins over time. The goal is to improve future suicide-prevention support, but direct benefit is not guaranteed.

What to expect

Your next step

The official record suggests participation coordinated through health care settings in the United States by the University of California, San Diego. Participation appears to involve interviews, questionnaires, social cognition tasks, social network mapping, and short mobile check-ins over about 30 days, with follow-up over about one year. The main fit is usually being an older adult in one of the study groups described by the researchers, while reasons not to take part depend on the research team's safety and eligibility rules. This is an observational research project, which usually means the goal is to understand patterns and improve future support rather than test a new treatment.

Public study data

Key study information

Condition
Suicidal Ideation; Suicide Attempt; Depressive Symptoms; Older Adults; Social Cognition
Study status
Ongoing
Sponsor / lead affiliation
University of California, San Diego
Location / country
United States
Registry
NIH RePORTER
Why this study may matter

Why this study may matter

This study may matter because it adds public evidence around depression. HopeStage presents it as a starting point for understanding the study, checking the official source, and preparing questions with a care team.

Before joining

Questions to ask before joining

Official source

Registry reference

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If you want the full study description, eligibility criteria, locations, and sponsor information in the original format, this is the place to check before taking the next step.

Open source record
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In practice

For you

Taking part may help improve understanding of your condition.

It requires regular follow-up, often through questionnaires or interviews.

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Study clarity

Things to check before joining

Sponsor
University of California, San Diego
Sponsor type
University
Main activity
digital app or tool
Intervention
Not available
Time commitment
long follow-up or multiple visits
Study phase
Not available
Enrollment
Not available
Recruitment status
Ongoing
Source
Official registry link
FAQ

Questions about this study

What is Social Cognitive Mechanisms Underlying Disclosure and Help Seeking Behavior in Late-Life Suicide?

This study is exploring digital app or tool for people with depression. Participants may complete study visits, assessments, or follow-up activities defined by the research team. Direct benefit is not guaranteed.

Who is behind this study, and what type of sponsor is it?

This study is sponsored by University of California, San Diego. Based on the sponsor name or official registry information, it appears to be a university. You should verify the details in the official registry record.

What does participation involve, what phase is it, and what should I ask about safety?

This study may involve digital app or tool, study visits, and assessments. The time commitment is long follow-up or multiple visits. The study phase is not available in HopeStage data. Check the official source record to see whether a phase is listed. Enrollment is not available in HopeStage data. HopeStage cannot say whether a study is safe or right for you. Before joining, ask the research team about possible risks, time commitment, visits, side effects, compensation, safety monitoring, and whether participation may affect your current care.

Where can I verify the study details?

Use the official source record linked on this page to check the full study description, recruitment status, eligibility criteria, locations, sponsor information, phase, enrollment, contact details, and any listed risks or requirements.

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