Brain Imaging Study of Suicide Risk in Teens and Young Adults
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This research study uses brain imaging to understand what happens in the brains of young people who have thoughts of suicide or have attempted suicide. By comparing brains of people at different risk levels, researchers hope to identify early warning signs that could lead to better prevention and treatment.
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Who can take part
- You are between 14 and 24 years old
- You speak English fluently
- You can understand the study and sign a consent form (or have a parent/guardian sign for you)
- You do not have autism, severe intellectual disability, schizophrenia, or psychosis
- You weigh between 30 and 200 kg (roughly 66–440 lbs) and have no recent major surgery or metallic dental implants
- You have not used cocaine, PCP, or street amphetamines in the past 6 months (ADHD medications prescribed by a doctor are okay)
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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