Scientists probe hidden mental processes behind teen suicide risk
NCT ID NCT06921226
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study investigates the psychological processes—such as feelings of being a burden, impulsivity, and suicidal thoughts—that may lead to risk-taking and suicidal behavior. Researchers will follow 1,400 vulnerable adolescents and adults aged 12 to 65, including those already receiving mental health support. By measuring these factors through questionnaires, the team hopes to uncover early warning signs that could inform future prevention strategies.
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 research could identify key psychological warning signs that help predict and prevent suicidal behavior in at-risk youth and adults.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It aims to understand risk factors, not test a therapy, so direct benefits to participants are unlikely.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 1,400 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Jun 2025
- Expected to finish
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Jun 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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12 to 65 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Age 12-65 years * Adolescent population considered as at risk in mental health : admitted to the peadiatric department (CHMS). or - Adult population : user of the Espoir73 association (an association for adults with a mental health problem) or users of SM@RT (CHS, a psycho-social rehabilitation center for adults with a mental illness). Exclusion Criteria: \- No suicidal ideation or behaviors (none " Yes " response at the 6 questions of the C-SSRS screen version).
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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How to take part
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The places running it
3 sites. The list below names each one and where it is.
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The official record
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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CH Métropole Savoie
RECRUITINGChambéry, Savoie, 73011, France
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Centre Hospitalier Spécialisé de la Savoie (CHS)
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGBassens, 73000, France
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ESPOIR73
RECRUITINGFrancin, 73800, France
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