Autism Center of Excellence ACE - 18-65 Recent thoughts of suicide

STUDY BASICS

Have you recently had thoughts of suicide? You may be eligible for a research study focused on suicide and mental health in autistic & non-autistic adults. Participants will answer questions about their thoughts, feelings, and experiences as well as use different kinds of technology (physiological sensors, fMRI) to learn how the body and brain react in different situations. Compensation provided.

STUDY PURPOSE

The goal of the University of Pittsburgh Autism Center for Excellence is to to learn information that can be used to develop new ways to reduce suicide risk and support mental health.

COULD THIS STUDY BE RIGHT FOR YOU?

• Age 18 to 65 years old
• Are not autistic
• Have thoughts of suicide
• Able and willing to undergo fMRI scanning.
• Able and willing to wear chest and ankle sensors, and complete daily phone surveys over a 2-week period.
• Able to visit University of Pittsburgh or UPMC facilities at least two times. Most participants will come in three times. 

WHAT PARTICIPANTS CAN EXPECT

• In-person interviews and surveys 
• Wearable sensors and phone surveys
• Online surveys 
• Brain scan 
• Follow up online surveys and video interview at 6 and 12 months