Brain scans may reveal hidden suicide risk
NCT ID NCT03327129
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study aims to understand how the brain's pain-processing systems relate to a person's ability to attempt suicide. Researchers will use fMRI scans to measure brain activity in 90 adults with depression while they experience pressure pain. The goal is to identify neural patterns that could help spot high-risk individuals.
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 help identify people at high risk for suicide by understanding brain activity patterns.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early observational study that is currently suspended. It may not lead to direct treatments or interventions.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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St. Michael's Hospital
Toronto, Ontario, M5B 0C1, Canada
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