Massive texas study aims to predict and prevent teen suicide
NCT ID NCT04572321
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study is creating a large registry of 5,000 young people aged 8 to 20 who have depression or suicidal thoughts. Researchers will collect data from clinics across Texas to better understand these conditions and develop models to predict outcomes. The goal is to improve population health and guide future interventions, not to test a new drug or treatment.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could lead to better prediction and understanding of depression and suicide risk in young people, helping tailor future treatments.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational registry study, not a treatment trial. It will not directly test any new therapy, and results may take years to impact care.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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UT Southwestern Medical Center
Dallas, Texas, 75235, United States
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