Can a quick brain test spot thinking problems in suicidal crisis?
NCT ID NCT03519802
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether a simple thinking and memory test (called MoCA) can detect cognitive problems in people hospitalized for a suicidal crisis. Researchers enrolled 140 adults who were either having strong suicidal thoughts or had recently attempted suicide. The goal was to see how many scored below normal on the test and whether scores changed after hospitalization.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show that a simple cognitive test helps identify thinking problems during a suicidal crisis, potentially improving care.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed observational study, not a treatment trial. The results may not change clinical practice or apply to all patients.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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CHRU,Hôpital Fontan
Lille, France
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