Sleep therapy may curb teen suicide risk

NCT ID NCT05390918

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Jeff Bridge Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

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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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

insomnia Suicidal Ideation Suicide, Attempted

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

INSOMNIA SUICIDAL IDEATION SUICIDE, ATTEMPTED

Contacts and locations

Locations

Nationwide Children's Hospital
RECRUITING

Columbus, Ohio, 43205, United States

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