Could inflammation hold the key to preventing teen suicide?

NCT ID NCT04783506

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looked at whether inflammation in the body is linked to suicidal thoughts and behaviors in teenagers. Researchers took blood samples and surveyed 225 teens aged 12-18, including those with recent suicidal behavior, those at risk for depression, and healthy controls. No treatments were given—the goal was simply to gather information that could one day help prevent suicide.

Disclaimer Read more

This is a summary of the original study . Summaries may miss details or leave out important information. Before applying or accepting participation, make sure you have read and understood the full study. Curemydisease.com takes no responsibility whatsoever for anything missed, misunderstood, or acted upon as a result of our summary — we know it does not capture everything.

Get updates

Get notified about this study

Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for DEPRESSION are added.

Our safety recommendation!

By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety disorder Depression depressive disorder post-traumatic stress disorder substance-related disorder Suicide Suicide, Attempted

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

    Dallas, Texas, 75235, United States