Brain-signal study for teens with depression and suicide thoughts
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study looks at how certain brain “inhibitory” signals work in teenagers and young adults who have depression and either suicide thoughts or past suicide behavior. The goal is to better understand suicide risk and what might help reduce it, using brain and brainwave testing.
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Who can take part
- Ages 13 to 21 (inclusive).
- You have a current diagnosis of depression in the “unipolar” category (like major depression) based on a structured interview.
- You must be able to read and talk/answer questions in English for the assessments.
- You may need to fit one of these groups: depression with current/past suicidal thoughts but no prior suicide attempts, or depression with a lifetime history of suicidal behavior.
- If you do study visits remotely by video, you need reliable internet access.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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