Sleep therapy may curb teen suicide risk
NCT ID NCT05390918
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests a program called TAILOR, which uses sleep-focused therapy to help teens with insomnia who are also having suicidal thoughts. The goal is to see if improving sleep can lower their risk of suicidal behavior. The study will enroll 235 teens aged 11-18 and track changes in sleep and suicidal thoughts over 4 months.
What this could mean
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Active substance
TAILOR (behavioral therapy combining cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia and motivational interviewing)
What this could lead to
If successful, this program could offer a new way to lower suicide risk in teens by treating sleep problems.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage trial with no prior large-scale results. The intervention is behavioral, so effects may vary. It also excludes teens with recent suicide attempts or certain mental health conditions, limiting generalizability.
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