CompletedNot Applicable

Pain, Reward, Attention and Neurocircuitry: Biomarkers of Suicidality

Canada97 participantsStarted 2017-01-01

Plain-language summary

The ultimate aim of this study is to identify a biomarker of suicide risk in MDD by measuring the "hedonic spectrum" (pain and reward responsivity), attention and its associated brain structures using brain scans (fMRI and DTI), as well as the stability of markers over time.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 70 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion criteria

. DSM-5 criteria for Major Depressive Episode within a MDD, confirmed through MINI diagnosis104
. Ages between 18 and 70 years
. Hamilton Depression Rating Scale - 17 item (HAMD-17) \>= 14
. Capable of giving informed consent
. Groups 1 and 2 participants only: HAMD-17 item 3 (suicide) \>= 2
. Group 2 participants only: positive history of a suicide attempt within the last six months
. Group 3 participants only: positive history of a lifetime suicide attempt

Exclusion criteria

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Biomarkers for Suicide Risk

Timeframe: 12 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT02811198

SponsorUnity Health Toronto

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2024-12-09

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