Clinical trials
Suicidal Ideation and Behavior clinical trials
Below are recruiting suicidal ideation and behavior clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 72 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06248268Recruiting
Thinking patterns in people with suicidal thoughts or attempts
This study looks at thinking patterns in people who have had suicidal thoughts or attempts, compared to those with other psychiatric disorders and healthy volunteers. The goal is to better understand how the brain works in these different groups.
BernAges 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 - NCT05652153Recruiting
Brain-signal study for teens with depression and suicide thoughts
This study looks at how certain brain “inhibitory” signals work in teenagers and young adults who have depression and either suicide thoughts or past suicide behavior. The goal is to better understand suicide risk and what might help reduce it, using brain and brainwave testing.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 13–21 - 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 - NCT05390918Recruiting
Trial for teen sleep and suicidal thoughts risk
This study aims to see if treating insomnia (sleep problems) can lower overall risk related to suicidal behavior in teens. You may be eligible if you’ve had both recent sleep issues and recent suicidal thoughts, with some important safety exclusions.
Columbus, OhioAges 11–18 - NCT05304065RecruitingPhase 2
Safe program for suicidal thoughts or actions in youth
This Phase 2 study tests a safer way to support young people who recently had suicidal thoughts or acted on them. If you qualify, you may get the study treatment and support designed for teens and young adults after an urgent/emergency situation.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 13–24 - NCT03769259Enrolling by invitation
Therapy for recent suicidal thoughts or attempts
This study tests a brief counseling approach based on cognitive behavioral therapy to help people who are dealing with suicidal thoughts or a recent suicide attempt. It’s offered in outpatient care and aims to see whether this shorter therapy works for improving safety and coping.
Jacksonville, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT06353711Recruiting
Caring Connections youth suicide detection and support
This study looks at better ways to find and help youth who are thinking about suicide or hurting themselves, especially those who have had trouble getting mental health services. It uses a team approach to connect youth with care and support.
Charlotte, North CarolinaAges 13 years+ - NCT07211373Enrolling by invitation
Suicide prevention study for college students
This study tests a technology-based program to help undergraduate students who have recently had suicidal thoughts or behaviors. It aims to find better ways to support students in distress.
Amherst, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT04572321Enrolling by invitation
Teen depression and suicide research study for youth
This study looks at depression and suicidal thoughts or behaviors in children and teens. It may help researchers better understand these risks and improve supports for young people.
Dallas, TexasAges 8–20 - NCT05078970Recruiting
Teen suicide intervention study for high-risk times
This study tests a suicide intervention approach for teens who are having suicidal thoughts or behaviors and are currently in an emergency or hospital setting. It may help you and your care team better support teens during the most risky period.
Columbus, OhioAges 11–17 - NCT07339189Recruiting
AI Suicide Prevention for Older Adults With HIV
This trial tests a smartphone-based AI program designed to help people with HIV who have had suicidal thoughts. It aims to reduce suicide risk by teaching coping skills through text-based conversations.
Newark, New JerseyAges 50 years+ - NCT07111052Enrolling by invitation
Lock and protect: reducing access to items used for suicide
This study tests a program to help families make the home safer by securing or removing items that could be used for self-harm. It is for teens (13–17) who came to the emergency room for suicidal thoughts, attempts, or self-injury without the intent to die, and their caregivers.
New York, New YorkAges 13–17 - NCT05825820Recruiting
Phone-based outreach to help prevent future suicide attempts
This pilot study tests a health care and community outreach program that contacts people after an Emergency Department (ED) visit to help prevent suicide attempts. You may get follow-up support through partners like Samaritans of Boston using phone, text, or email.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT05180344Recruiting
Personalized phone support for suicidal thoughts or actions
This study tests a personalized mobile (phone) program to help people who have had suicidal thoughts or actions in the past month. It aims to see if the approach is safe, acceptable, and possibly helpful in reducing risk and distress.
Providence, Rhode IslandAges 18–26 - NCT07450105Enrolling by invitation
Intensive DBT for Teens Who Self-Harm or Feel Suicidal
This study tests whether an intensive type of therapy called dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) can help teenagers who are hurting themselves or feeling suicidal. It focuses on young people with signs of borderline personality disorder, and includes parents or caregivers in the treatment.
BergenAges 14–17 - NCT06341634Enrolling by invitation
Suicide ideation surveillance in teens
This study follows adolescents aged 11 to 16 to better understand and track suicidal thoughts. It may help improve care for teens with or without these thoughts.
Santiago de Compostela, A CoruñaAges 11–16 - NCT07365579Recruiting
Test of a text messaging safety plan for young adults
This study explores whether a text-message-based safety planning tool can help young adults who have had recent thoughts of suicide. It aims to see if using simple text messages for support is practical and helpful.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18–24 - NCT07356492Recruiting
Support program for transitioning service members at moderate suicide risk
This study tests a program to help service members who are at moderate risk for suicide as they transition from military to civilian life.
The Bronx, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT06576076Recruiting
Cannabis, emotions, and risk study for teens
This study explores how daily cannabis use affects emotions and risk behaviors in teenagers. You'll answer quick surveys on your phone and wear a Fitbit for up to 3 months.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 12–18 - NCT05224440Recruiting
Program helping people near military discharge move to new cities
This program helps people who are about to transition out of the military get set up in selected cities. It’s likely meant to test whether moving plans and support during the transition work better when you go to one of the study cities.
The Bronx, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT07222306Enrolling by invitation
Cannabis, brain inflammation, and suicidal thoughts brain imaging study
This study uses brain scans to see how cannabis affects inflammation and suicidal thoughts. You may join if you're already in a related study and can safely undergo MRI and PET scans.
Detroit, MichiganAges 19–69 - NCT07238192Recruiting
Testing a therapy to reduce suicide risk in veterans with PTSD
This trial is testing whether a therapy called Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), given in an intensive format, can reduce suicide risk in veterans and active duty service members with PTSD. It aims to see if this approach is more effective than standard care at preventing suicidal thoughts and behaviors.
Fort Hood, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07562191RecruitingPhase 2
Inhaled DMT for major depression
This trial tests if inhaling DMT can help treat moderate to severe major depression. You may qualify if your depression has lasted at least two weeks and you have not changed medications recently.
Fortaleza, CearáAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for suicidal ideation and behavior?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 72 recruiting suicidal ideation and 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 ideation and 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 ideation and 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.