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Teen suicide risk linked to social brain and sleep, study hints

NCT ID NCT07688798

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 07, 2026 · Last updated Sep 18, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study looks at how adolescents who attempt suicide differ in their social thinking and sleep patterns. Researchers will compare teens who made violent suicide attempts with those who made non-violent attempts, using tests of social reasoning and understanding others' intentions. The goal is to uncover cognitive and behavioral clues that could lead to better prevention strategies.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this could point toward better ways to identify adolescents at risk for violent suicide attempts and inform targeted prevention strategies.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial, so it will not directly change outcomes. The findings may not apply to all adolescents or settings.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 82 people

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Expected to start

Oct 2026

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Expected to finish

Apr 2028

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

12 to 16 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adolescents aged 12 to 16 years, inclusive * Having made a violent or non-violent suicide attempt * Hospitalized in the Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Necker Children's Hospital * No intellectual disability (IQ \> 70) * Sufficient proficiency in French to complete the study assessments; at least one parent or legal guardian must also have sufficient proficiency in French * Written informed consent obtained from the holders of parental authority and assent obtained from the adolescent * Covered by a health insurance scheme Exclusion Criteria: * Current psychotic disorder or documented history of a psychotic disorder * Current manic or hypomanic episode * Severe neurological or medical condition likely to significantly affect cognitive performance * Moderate-to-severe substance use disorder requiring specialized treatment * Acute intoxication or withdrawal state at the time of assessment- Written informed consent obtained from parents or legal guardians and assent obtained from the adolescent

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Conditions

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Parasomnias

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Violent suicide attempts in adolescents

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Hôpital Necker-Enfants Malades

    Paris, 75015, France