Brain scans may reveal hidden suicide risk in depressed patients

NCT ID NCT02811198

First seen Feb 28, 2026 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 10 times

Summary

This study looked for brain-based signs (biomarkers) that could help predict suicide risk in people with major depression. Researchers used brain scans to measure how participants process pain, reward, and attention. The goal was to find markers that could identify those at higher risk, which might lead to better prevention in the future.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Sakina Rizvi

    Toronto, Ontario, M5B1M8, Canada

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