Clinical trials · Boston, MA
Suicide, Attempted clinical trials in Boston
We’re tracking 7 recruiting suicide, attempted studies with a site in or near Boston, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies near Boston
- 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+ - 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+ - NCT04994873Recruiting
Positivity skills program for youth in inpatient crisis
This trial tests a skills-based program meant to increase positive thinking and coping for people who are in the hospital because of suicide risk. It may help participants build more hopeful, supportive skills during and after a mental health crisis.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 12–60 - 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 - NCT06223867Recruiting
Jaspr Health app for suicide prevention in the emergency department
This trial tests whether using the Jaspr Health app in the emergency department helps people who are having thoughts of suicide or have recently attempted suicide. The app is designed to provide support and coping strategies.
Worcester, 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
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Where these studies are running near Boston
Institutions with a site for the recruiting suicide, attempted studies listed above.
- Massachusetts General Hospital · 3 studies
- Butler Hospital · 2 studies
- Boston Children's Hospital
- Bradley Hospital
- Franciscan Children's Hospital
- UMass Memorial Health
What taking part in a suicide, attempted study involves
A screening visit first
Before anything else, the study team checks whether you fit — usually a visit with some tests. You can stop at any point, and screening is typically free.
Care at a nearby site
Study visits happen at a clinic or hospital taking part. Many studies cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits, and some reimburse travel.
You stay in control
Taking part is voluntary and you can leave a study at any time, for any reason, without affecting your regular care.
The team decides eligibility
Our fit check is a helpful first read, not a decision. The study team makes the final call after reviewing your health history.
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Common questions
- Are there suicide, attempted clinical trials near Boston?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 7 recruiting suicide, attempted studies with a site near Boston, each rewritten in plain language so you can see what it's testing and who it's for.
- How do I find out if I qualify for a suicide, attempted study near Boston?
- Each study lists its eligibility rules — age, diagnosis, prior treatments. On every trial page we explain these in plain language and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Do I have to live in Boston to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site near Boston, but eligibility is about your health, not your address — some people travel to take part, and a few studies reimburse travel. The study team can tell you what's required.
- Does it cost anything to join a suicide, attempted trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what's covered before you decide.
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