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NCT04923685 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record

MicroRNA Correlates of Childhood Maltreatment and Suicidality

A clinical trial of Major Depressive Disorder and Suicidal Ideation, sponsored by University of Alabama at Birmingham.

Recruiting
Registry status
450
Enrollment target
2
Study locations

NCT04923685 is a study of Major Depressive Disorder and Suicidal Ideation that is actively recruiting participants, run by University of Alabama at Birmingham. The registered enrollment target is 450 participants, above the 375-participant average among 282 other Major Depressive Disorder trials with a reported enrollment target (20% higher). The trial reports 2 study locations across 1 state.

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The verdict

NCT04923685, a study of Major Depressive Disorder and Suicidal Ideation, is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by University of Alabama at Birmingham.

RECRUITING
Registry status
450 participants
Enrollment target
2
Study locations

Study Summary

This is a research study to find out if childhood trauma and stress are associated with depression or suicidal risk. The study will assess the effects of both short-term and long-term stress on biomarker (e.g. miRNA \[MiRNA\]) levels. miRNAs are a type of RNA (genetic material that is translated into protein) that are found in throughout the body and blood. They are called microRNA because their size is much smaller than typical RNA molecules. miRNAs are highly responsive to environment. This responsiveness is reflected in their expression in individuals who are affected by environment such as stress. The investigators are gathering genetic material, including DNA and RNA, from each participant. The RNA will be taken from the small vesicles and cells in the participant's blood and analyzed. The vesicles are small objects that occur normally in the blood and that contain RNA. This information may help us to understand the cause of mental illness and to improve medical and psychiatric care in the future. There will be 450 participants enrolled in this study.

Interventions

  • OTHER Trier Social Stress Test

Study Locations (2)

Alabama

  • University of Alabama at Birmingham - Birmingham
  • UAB Huntsville Regional Medical Campus - Huntsville

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 450 participants
Start Date 2021-02-26
Est. Completion 2026-09

Sponsor

University of Alabama at Birmingham

1,160 total trials

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT04923685

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT04923685 describes a study currently listed as recruiting, categorized as an unspecified phase. The registered enrollment target is 450 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect, above the 375-participant average among 282 other Major Depressive Disorder trials with a reported enrollment target (20% higher). The listed sponsor is University of Alabama at Birmingham, which has 1,160 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 2 conditions, with Major Depressive Disorder appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention - of which Trier Social Stress Test is the first listed.

NCT04923685 reports 2 study locations spanning 1 distinct geographic area - top geographies include Alabama.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT04923685 about?

NCT04923685 is a clinical study titled "MicroRNA Correlates of Childhood Maltreatment and Suicidality". This is a research study to find out if childhood trauma and stress are associated with depression or suicidal risk. The study will assess the effects of both short-term and long-term stress on biomarker (e.g. miRNA \[MiRNA\]) levels. miRNAs are a type of RNA (genetic material that is translated int...

What is the current status of trial NCT04923685?

This trial is currently recruiting. The enrollment target is 450 participants. The study started on 2021-02-26. Estimated completion is 2026-09.

What conditions does trial NCT04923685 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Major Depressive Disorder, Suicidal Ideation.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT04923685?

The interventions under investigation include: Trier Social Stress Test (OTHER).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT04923685?

This trial is sponsored by University of Alabama at Birmingham, which has 1,160 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT04923685 being conducted?

This trial has 2 study locations across Alabama. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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