Clinical trials
Suicide Ideation clinical trials
Below are recruiting suicide ideation clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 125 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- 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+ - NCT06921226Recruiting
Understanding risk-taking and suicidal behaviors in mental health
This study explores why some people take risks or have suicidal thoughts. It aims to understand these behaviors better to help improve mental health support.
Chambéry, SavoieAges 12–65 - NCT07294001Recruiting
Shame-focused therapy for reducing suicide risk in teens
This trial tests a type of therapy called shame-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (talk therapy) to reduce suicide risk in teens. It is designed for adolescents who feel intense shame and have recently thought about or attempted suicide.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 13–18 - 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+ - 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 - NCT06882798Recruiting
New support program for Latinx teens with suicidal thoughts
This study tests a new support program for Latinx teens who have had serious thoughts about suicide or a suicide crisis in the past year. It involves working with both you and your family to find ways to help you feel safer and more supported.
Providence, Rhode IslandAges 12–18 - NCT06210100Recruiting
Brain stimulation for self-harm in teens with depression
This study tests a type of brain stimulation (called aiTBS) that uses magnetic pulses to help reduce self-harm and suicidal thoughts in teens with depression. It's for teens who are in the hospital and have been hurting themselves on purpose.
Dali, YunnanAges 12–18 - 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+ - 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 - 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+ - 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 - 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+ - NCT06614946Recruiting
Coping skills to reduce suicide risk after ER visit
This study tests a program to help people who have recently attempted suicide or had serious suicidal thoughts learn new coping skills after leaving the emergency department. The goal is to reduce the risk of future suicide attempts.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 18–65 - NCT07453758Enrolling by invitation
Suicide prevention program for Tajik women
This trial tests a program led by nurses and peers to help Tajik women who are at risk for suicide. If you have had recent suicidal thoughts or a recent suicide attempt, this program may offer support.
DushanbeAges 18–59 - NCT07432438Recruiting
Online suicide prevention training for school counselors
This trial tests an online training program to help secondary school counselors better prevent and respond to suicide risk among students. If you work as a counselor in a middle or high school and have the technology to join online sessions, this study may help you build important skills.
AydinAges 18 years+ - NCT03736538Enrolling by invitationPhase 1
Nitrous oxide for suicidal thoughts in depression
This Phase 1 study tests whether breathing nitrous oxide can safely reduce suicidal thoughts in adults with major depression. It may help people whose depression is causing moderate to severe suicidal thinking, by studying a fast-acting treatment approach.
St Louis, MissouriAges 18–65 - 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+ - 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+ - 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 - NCT04770168Recruiting
Using Harry Potter activities to improve kids’ mental wellness
This trial tests whether a Harry Potter–based learning approach can improve children’s mental well-being, including anxiety and depression. You may be asked to fill out short questionnaires before and after the activities.
Toronto, OntarioAges 11–18 - NCT06651554Recruiting
Suicide prevention app study for teens in Bogota
This trial tests a digital platform designed to help prevent suicide among teenagers. It aims to make mental health support more accessible for students in Bogota schools.
Bogotá, ColombiaAges 14–19 - 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+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for suicide ideation?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 125 recruiting suicide ideation 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 ideation 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 ideation 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.