New tool aims to spot suicide risk in kids as young as 4
NCT ID NCT07350161
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This pilot study tests a caregiver-reported suicide-risk screener for children aged 4 to 7 in a behavioral health center. Researchers will interview clinicians to see if the screener is acceptable and useful. The goal is to improve early detection of suicidal thoughts and behaviors in very young children.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- caregiver-report suicide-risk screener
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could provide a practical tool for identifying young children at risk of suicide, enabling earlier mental health support.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small pilot study (12 clinicians) focused on feasibility, not effectiveness. The screener may not work in other settings or with diverse populations.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Washington University School of Medicine
RECRUITINGSt Louis, Missouri, 63110, United States
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