Can a blood test reveal hidden links between childhood trauma and suicide risk?
NCT ID NCT04923685
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at how childhood trauma and stress affect tiny genetic molecules called microRNAs in the blood. Researchers will compare people with major depression and healthy volunteers to see if these molecules can help explain the link between early life stress and suicidal thoughts. The goal is to better understand the biology behind mental illness, not to test a new treatment.
What this could mean
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- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could help identify biological markers that predict depression or suicide risk after childhood trauma.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not lead to direct clinical changes, and results may not apply to all populations.
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UAB Huntsville Regional Medical Campus
RECRUITINGHuntsville, Alabama, 35294, United States
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University of Alabama at Birmingham
RECRUITINGBirmingham, Alabama, 35233, United States
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