Clinical trials
Suicide Attempt clinical trials
Below are recruiting suicide attempt clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 66 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- 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+ - NCT05695430Recruiting
Brief therapy for thoughts and stress with physical disabilities
This study tests a short kind of counseling called brief cognitive behavioral therapy to help people with physical disabilities and recent suicidal thoughts or attempts. It may help you manage distressing thoughts and feel safer and more in control.
Columbus, OhioAges 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 - NCT05537376Recruiting
Peer-led suicide prevention support for veterans with serious mental illness
This study tests a suicide-prevention program delivered by trained peer specialists (other people with similar lived experience) to help veterans who are currently having suicidal thoughts. It aims to add ongoing support and improve safety and recovery for veterans with serious mental health conditions.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges 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+ - NCT03185026Recruiting
Suicide-prevention counseling support with education sessions
This study tests whether structured counseling/education (“psychoeducation”) can help people who have recently had suicidal thoughts or attempts. You may be invited to learning and support sessions designed to reduce risk and improve coping, alongside regular study follow-up.
MontpellierAges 18–65 - 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+ - NCT07219355Recruiting
Virtual reality training for rural veteran healthcare providers
This trial tests a virtual reality training program to help healthcare providers talk to rural Veterans about safely storing firearms and medications. It aims to see if VR can be an effective way to learn these important skills.
Arlington, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06378541Recruiting
Smartphone app for suicide prevention in veterans
This study tests if a smartphone app can help veterans who are hospitalized after a suicidal crisis. The app is designed to support mental health and prevent future crises.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 18 years+ - NCT06967545Recruiting
Smartphone program to help with suicidal thoughts
This trial tests a smartphone-based program designed to help people who have frequent suicidal thoughts. It aims to provide support through your phone, so you can get help when you need it.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - 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+ - NCT06555094Recruiting
Adding a mobile app to brief therapy for suicide risk
This trial studies whether adding a mobile app to brief counseling sessions can help people who are having thoughts of suicide or have recently attempted suicide. It aims to find a more effective way to support your mental health using technology you already have.
Piscataway, New JerseyAges 18 years+ - NCT07383714Recruiting
Boosting parent help for youth suicide prevention
This trial tests a program that sends text messages to parents to help them support their teen after a suicide-related emergency. It aims to see if this approach can reduce suicide risk in adolescents.
Dallas, TexasAges 13–17 - NCT06121284RecruitingPhase 2
Brain stimulation plus medication for youth suicide
This study tests if a new type of brain stimulation (iTBS) combined with a medicine called D-cycloserine can reduce suicidal thoughts in young adults who have previously attempted suicide. It aims to find a faster, mood-boosting treatment option for young people at risk.
Calgary, AlbertaAges 18–24 - NCT04746261Recruiting
Suicide care support program after a recent attempt
This study tests a brief, structured support program (ASSIP) for adults who have recently had a suicide attempt. It may help people cope better and stay connected to care after discharge from psychiatric or primary care.
LundAges 18 years+ - NCT05884476Recruiting
Re-checking suicidal thoughts in Veterans during a study
This study looks at a way to re-evaluate and respond to suicidal thoughts in Veterans. It may help improve how support is offered when someone has had thoughts of suicide recently.
New Orleans, LouisianaAges 18 years+ - NCT06370104Recruiting
Online therapy for recent suicidal thoughts or behavior
This study tests a remote therapy program for people who have had suicidal thoughts or behaviors in the past month. It aims to provide timely support without needing to see a therapist in person.
Amsterdam, South HollandAges 16 years+ - NCT05437588Recruiting
Blood-based biomarkers for suicide risk in teens with depression
This study looks at tiny blood particles (exosomes) and specific microRNAs to see if they can signal suicide risk and predict treatment outcomes in adolescents. If you qualify, your blood may be used to help researchers find better ways to understand and track suicidality and depression treatment response.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 10–24 - 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 - NCT07404787Recruiting
Suicide prevention telehealth program for soldiers after hospital stay
This trial tests a telehealth case management program to help prevent suicide among soldiers recently discharged from a psychiatric hospital. If you are an active duty soldier who has been hospitalized for mental health reasons and have access to a phone and computer, this program may provide extra support during your recovery.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18 years+ - 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+ - NCT07150832Recruiting
I-CARE app for teens after a suicide crisis
This trial tests a digital program called I-CARE to support teens aged 12-17 who have had a suicide attempt, suicidal thoughts, or self-harm. It aims to help them while they wait for inpatient psychiatric care.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 12–17 - 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+ - 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+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for suicide attempt?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 66 recruiting suicide attempt 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 suicide attempt 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 suicide attempt 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.