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Cortical Inhibitory Biomarkers of Acute Suicidal States in Adolescents
Status: Recruiting
Risk for suicidal behavior in young people may include particular types of brain functions. The goal of this research is to learn more about the biology of the brain as it relates to suicidal thoughts and behaviors.
Sex: Male or Female
Age Group: Up to 18 years old
Inclusion Criteria:
• ages 13-21
• current diagnosis of depression
• prior history of either thoughts about suicide, or suicidal behaviors (a suicide attempt or a planned attempt that was stopped before it began)
• must be able to communicate verbally and in writing in English
• parental permission is needed for participants aged 17 or younger
• must have reliable internet connection
Healthy volunteers
also needed
Exclusion Criteria:
• Active substance use in the past month
• Neurological disorders such as seizures, head injury
Conditions:
Children's Health, Mental Health & Addiction
Keywords:
Depression, Suicide, Adolescent
Study Contact: Ab Flab Study - abflab@umn.edu
Principal Investigator: Charles Lewis
IRB Number: STUDY00011433