Clinical trials
Suicidal Behavior clinical trials
Below are recruiting suicidal behavior clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 81 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07343258Recruiting
Study on follow-up for suicidal callers from Flemish helpline
This study tests a callback program for people who call the Flemish suicide helpline. It aims to see if extra follow-up calls can help those thinking about suicide, especially when they don't already have support for their suicidal thoughts.
GhentAges 18 years+ - NCT05796531Recruiting
Reduce self-harm urges after hospital stay using new skills
This trial tests a learning-based therapy (called therapeutic evaluative conditioning) to reduce adolescents’ thoughts and behaviors related to self-injury during and after a psychiatric inpatient hospital stay. It may help some teens feel less pulled toward self-harm after leaving the hospital.
Brighton, MassachusettsAges 12–19 - NCT06701006Recruiting
Suicide safety support for teens and young adults
This study tests a program to help young people who have thoughts about suicide but no immediate plan. It uses support and safety planning to keep them safe at home.
Seattle, WashingtonAges 13–21 - NCT06759129Recruiting
Suicide prevention app study
This study tests a mobile app designed to help reduce stigma around suicide and improve understanding of suicide prevention. It may be a good fit if you are 18 or older, speak Spanish, and have a cell phone with internet access.
ValenciaAges 18 years+ - NCT05398250Enrolling by invitation
Comparing brief suicide prevention tools for autistic youth
This study compares two short suicide-prevention approaches for autistic youth. The goal is to see which approach works better and is easier for routine care to use.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 12–99 - NCT07021404Recruiting
Suicide attempts and thoughts in Flanders
This study looks at how many people come to the emergency department in Flanders after a suicide attempt or with suicidal thoughts. It aims to understand the patterns of these events to help improve care and prevention.
AalstAges 12 years+ - NCT06465381Recruiting
Suicide prevention program for teens in Mozambique schools
This trial tests a safety planning and therapy program to help teens with suicidal thoughts. It is for students in certain schools in Mozambique.
BeiraAges Any age - NCT07286955Recruiting
Life skills training for new soldiers
This trial tests a program to teach life skills to soldiers who have just arrived at their first duty station. It may help you adjust to military life and learn useful skills.
Fort Hood, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07564583Enrolling by invitation
Safety Planning to Help Children with Suicidal Thoughts
This study tests a new way to help elementary school children who are having thoughts of suicide. Researchers will work with your child and your family to create a safety plan—a personalized guide for staying safe during difficult moments.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 6–12 - NCT03846375Recruiting
Therapy trial for self-harm and suicidal thoughts
This study looks at emotional regulation during and alongside standard outpatient dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) for people who have self-harmed or had suicidal thoughts. It may help the team understand which emotions or patterns change with treatment.
BergenAges 18–65 - NCT07303959Recruiting
Sleep treatment for teens after a hospital stay
This study tests a sleep program called Sleepio to help teens who have been in the hospital for suicide risk and also have trouble sleeping. The goal is to see if improving sleep can help them feel better and stay safer.
Piscataway, New JerseyAges 14–18 - NCT07395752Recruiting
Youth suicide prevention program with brain imaging study
This study tests a new program to help young people who have hurt themselves or tried to end their life. It uses brain scans (MRI) to understand how the program works and why it might help.
Suwon, Gyeonggi-doAges 15–30 - NCT05773898Recruiting
Talking with families to understand suicide in overseas territories
This study asks people close to someone who died by suicide to share information about their life, including childhood. Researchers use these interviews to better understand suicide behaviors and improve prevention efforts.
Fort-de-France, FranceAges 18 years+ - NCT07559955Recruiting
Support Team Program to Help Teens at Risk
This study tests a program that connects young people on probation who are having thoughts of suicide with trusted adults in their life for support. The goal is to help prevent suicide by building a stronger support network around each teen.
New York, New YorkAges 12–80 - NCT07611916Enrolling by invitation
App-based support for group therapy in the hospital
This study tests if adding a smartphone app to group therapy helps people in the hospital feel better. It is for adults who can speak English and have a smartphone.
Piscataway, New JerseyAges 18 years+ - NCT05409794Recruiting
Testing blood lithium levels in people with depression and suicidality
This study checks how much lithium is naturally present in the blood and whether that relates to suicidal thoughts or attempts in people with a current major depressive episode. It may help researchers understand biological factors linked to suicide risk and improve future prevention.
MontpellierAges 18 years+ - NCT07321171Recruiting
Stepped care for children and teens with suicidal thoughts
This study tests a stepped-care program for young people who are having suicidal thoughts or have made a suicide attempt. The goal is to see if this type of care helps reduce those feelings and behaviors.
Petah TikvaAges 6–18 - NCT07294079Recruiting
Social connections and suicide risk in teen girls
This study looks at how social relationships and threats affect suicidal thoughts and behaviors in adolescent girls. It uses iPhone surveys and tasks to understand these links.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 12–17 - NCT07396220Enrolling by invitation
Psychotherapy with esketamine nasal spray for suicidal thoughts
This study tests combining a specific type of therapy (BCBT-SP) with esketamine nasal spray to help people with treatment-resistant depression who are having ongoing suicidal thoughts. The goal is to see if this combination can reduce suicidal ideation more effectively than either treatment alone.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges 18–70 - NCT06809348Recruiting
Personalized suicide prevention study for adults
This study is testing a new, personalized program to help people who are having current suicidal thoughts. It uses data about you to create a suicide prevention plan that fits your life.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges 18–65 - NCT06094218Recruiting
Developing a suicide prevention tool for active duty members
This study is for active duty service members who are getting mental health care and have had recent suicidal thoughts. The goal is to develop a tool that helps predict how well treatments may work for preventing suicide, so you and your provider can make better decisions.
Columbus, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT06151158Recruiting
Preventing suicide in high-risk youth after a crisis visit
This study tests a program to help teens and young adults who have had thoughts of suicide or made an attempt. The program provides extra support after they leave the hospital or treatment program to help keep them safe.
St. Petersburg, FloridaAges 12–24 - NCT06375083RecruitingPhase 2
Computer therapy for suicide prevention and depression in Veterans
This trial tests two different computer-based therapy programs for Veterans: one for preventing suicide and one for treating depression. Both programs are designed to be done at home on your computer or tablet.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 18–65 - NCT05440214Recruiting
Therapy to reduce suicide risk in people with psychosis
This trial tests an approach aimed at emotional ups-and-downs to help lower suicide risk in people who have psychosis and are at higher risk for suicidal thoughts or behaviors. If you qualify, you would get outpatient mental health care while participating in the study.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for suicidal behavior?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 81 recruiting suicidal behavior studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a suicidal behavior trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a suicidal behavior trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
Related conditions
Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.