Clinical trials
Suicidal clinical trials
Below are recruiting suicidal clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 266 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06318962Recruiting
A smartphone app to help prevent suicidal behaviors
This study tests a smartphone app designed to help prevent suicidal behaviors. It may be a good fit if you've recently had suicidal thoughts or made an attempt and own an iPhone or Android phone.
Colorado Springs, ColoradoAges 18 years+ - NCT06315075Recruiting
Dialectical behavior therapy for teens with self-harm
This trial tests a therapy called dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) for teenagers who have hurt themselves or had suicidal thoughts in the last six months. The goal is to see if DBT helps reduce self-harm and suicidal feelings.
Bergen, BergenAges 13–18 - NCT06285708Recruiting
Making PTSD therapy safer for people with suicidal thoughts
This study tests whether a type of therapy called Prolonged Exposure can be more effective and safe for people who have both PTSD and suicidal thoughts. The goal is to help reduce trauma symptoms while addressing suicide risk.
Columbus, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT06085937RecruitingPhase 1
Ketamine for suicidal patients in the ER
This trial tests if a single dose of ketamine can quickly reduce suicidal thoughts in people who come to the emergency department. If you are having active suicidal thoughts and need inpatient care, you may be able to join.
Kansas City, KansasAges 18–65 - NCT05869552Recruiting
Screening and support to reduce suicide risk in young adults
This trial tests a support program in primary care for sexual and gender diverse young adults who screen positive for suicide risk. The goal is to help prevent suicidal thoughts and actions by offering structured support—especially through trusted people in your life.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18–24 - NCT05994612Recruiting
Suicide prevention for homeless youth using substances
This trial tests a program to help reduce suicide risk in young people who are homeless and use alcohol or drugs. It may provide support and strategies to keep them safe.
Columbus, OhioAges 15–24 - NCT05931289RecruitingPhase 2
Therapy plus brain scans after a recent suicide crisis
This Phase 2 study tests suicide-safety treatments given after a recent suicidal crisis or suicide attempt. It may help by reducing risk and understanding brain changes with follow-up brain scan visits.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT05878795Recruiting
Therapy sessions to help prevent future suicide attempts
This trial tests a structured talking therapy (“written exposure therapy”) for people who are currently having suicidal thoughts, plans, or an attempt. It may help you learn ways to reduce how overwhelming these thoughts feel and lower the chance of future suicidal behavior.
San Antonio, TexasAges 18 years+ - 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 - NCT05671133Recruiting
Decision support to help clinicians prevent suicide risk
This study looks at whether a computer tool helps clinicians respond in a way that reduces suicidal thoughts or behaviors. If you’re attending the APS and can consent, the study may involve your information being used to improve clinician decision-making.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - 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 - NCT05183230Recruiting
Mobile program to help prevent suicide after hospital stay
This trial tests a phone-based (mobile) support program for middle-aged and older adults after a recent hospital stay for suicidal thoughts or an attempt. The goal is to reduce the chance of another suicidal crisis by providing structured support after discharge.
New York, New YorkAges 50–90 - NCT04085848Recruiting
Music program for suicidal thoughts and emotional pain
This trial tests whether listening to music can help reduce psychological pain and suicidal mood during a short stay in a psychiatric hospital. You would be asked to stay in the hospital for about 48 to 60 hours and complete study steps after giving consent.
Saint-PaulAges 18 years+ - 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+ - NCT07868913RecruitingPhase 2
Ketamine and therapy for suicidal thoughts in the ER
This study tests whether a single dose of ketamine, given by injection in the emergency department, combined with brief psychotherapy, can quickly reduce suicidal thoughts and keep you safe. It aims to find fast-acting relief for people in crisis, possibly helping you feel better sooner and reducing the risk of future attempts.
Fort Hood, TexasAges 18–70 - 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 - NCT05539534Recruiting
Testing suicide-prevention training for professionals
This trial studies how a suicide-prevention training program for professionals works in real life. If you attend one of the specific trainings listed, your experience may help researchers understand what works to prevent suicide.
GhentAges Any age - NCT04089254Recruiting
Teen suicide care alternatives after emergency room visit
This study tests an approach to help teens after they come to the emergency room for suicidal thoughts or behaviors. It aims to see whether the alternative treatment can better support teens who need extra care, beyond a basic check-in.
Glen Oaks, New YorkAges 12–18 - 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 - 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+ - NCT05965622Recruiting
Cost-effectiveness of ABFT for youth with suicidality
This study looks at whether ABFT (a family-based therapy) works well and is worth the cost for young adults who have strong suicidal thoughts. It also uses your family’s involvement to see how treatment affects safety and well-being over time.
Tongeren, LimburgAges 18–25 - NCT05609487Recruiting
Safety plan check to help prevent repeat suicide
This study tests a safety plan after a recent suicide attempt to see if it is safe and helpful at preventing another attempt. You would join a follow-up support program that helps coordinate care and encourages return home, usually within a short emergency visit.
Bron, AURAAges 18–65 - NCT07740356Recruiting
A quick mental health check during your psychiatry visit
This study asks adult patients seeing a psychiatrist to fill out short questionnaires during their visit, to better understand brief moments of suicidal thoughts.
Clermont-FerrandAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for suicidal?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 266 recruiting suicidal 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 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 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.