Clinical trials
Suicide Ideation clinical trials
Below are recruiting suicide ideation clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 118 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07611916Enrolling by invitation
App-based support for group therapy in the hospital
This study tests if adding a smartphone app to group therapy helps people in the hospital feel better. It is for adults who can speak English and have a smartphone.
Piscataway, New JerseyAges 18 years+ - NCT05728138Recruiting
Talk therapy trial for suicidal thoughts in early psychosis
This study tests a psychosocial (talk-based) intervention for people with early psychosis who are having thoughts about death or being better off dead. It aims to see if the approach is safe and workable, and whether it can help reduce suicidal thinking.
Karachi, SindhAges 18 years+ - NCT07506525Recruiting
Flourish in Schools pilot study
This study tests a program called Flourish that uses text messages to help students who have experienced cyberbullying and may be feeling distressed or having thoughts of suicide. It aims to see if the program is helpful for teens and young adults.
Bay Village, OhioAges 11–21 - NCT07488559Recruiting
Engage coaching for older adults feeling lonely
This trial tests a coaching program to help older adults who feel lonely. It aims to see if the program can improve social connections and well-being.
Rochester, New YorkAges 60 years+ - NCT07475039Recruiting
Friendly phone calls to support older adults
This study tests whether a program of friendly phone calls from trained volunteers can help older adults feel more connected and supported. If you are 65 or older and already receive home-delivered meals or other services, you may be able to join.
Gainesville, FloridaAges 55 years+ - NCT07438912Recruiting
Mind After Midnight: A study on late-night thinking and suicide risk
This study looks at how thinking changes late at night in people who have had suicidal thoughts in the past 6 months. The goal is to understand risk and find better ways to help.
Tucson, ArizonaAges 18–55 - 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+ - NCT07305701Recruiting
Study on Medical Students' Mental Health
This study follows first-year health students at the University of Orléans to understand their mental health over time. It aims to find ways to support students' well-being during their studies.
Orléans, LoiretAges 18 years+ - NCT07278752Enrolling by invitation
Social media and emotions in teens study
This study looks at how social media affects teenagers' emotions and daily experiences. Participants will use a smartphone app to track their feelings and social media use over time.
Dallas, TexasAges 13–18 - NCT07217444Recruiting
Deep TMS for depression in teens
This trial tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called deep transcranial magnetic stimulation (dTMS) can help teens with moderate to severe depression feel better. It involves wearing a special magnetic coil on the head during several sessions.
Cincinnati, OhioAges 14–18 - NCT07011940Recruiting
Walk with me for grief after pregnancy or infant loss
This study tests a program called Walk With Me to help people cope with grief after losing a pregnancy or a baby shortly after birth. It is for those who are in the first month after the loss, live in the US, and speak English or Spanish.
Eugene, OregonAges 15 years+ - NCT06835985Enrolling by invitation
Social media help for teens bullied online
This study tests a social media program to help teens who have been bullied online and feel depressed. It aims to see if the program can reduce their sadness and help them cope better.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 12–18 - NCT06829953Recruiting
App-based study for teens with depression
This study is testing whether a smartphone app can help teens who feel depressed and have lost interest in things. It's looking for youth aged 12–18 with moderate to severe depression who are willing to use the app.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 12–18 - NCT06778278Recruiting
Virtual support program for newly separated veterans
This study tests a virtual group program called THRiVE designed to help veterans and service members adjust to civilian life after separation from the military. It aims to improve transition health and resilience through shared experiences.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 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 - NCT06529029RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Comparing new low-pulse ECT to standard ECT for depression
This trial tests a new type of seizure therapy (low amplitude pulse seizure therapy) against the standard ultra-brief right unilateral ECT for people with severe depression, including those with suicidal thoughts. The goal is to see which treatment works better.
Grand Rapids, MichiganAges 18–90 - NCT05285111Recruiting
Practice noticing inner body feelings in adults
This pilot study looks at a program meant to help people become better at noticing their internal body sensations and emotions. It may be most relevant if you’ve had low awareness of these internal feelings and a past history of suicidal thoughts or attempts, to see if the approach is safe and helpful.
Auburn, AlabamaAges 18–65 - NCT05616819Recruiting
Morning light program to improve mood in some service members
This study tests whether getting morning light exposure can improve mood for service members who currently have mild or more depression symptoms. You’d follow a plan for morning light over about 6 weeks, and the researchers check changes in mood.
Tucson, ArizonaAges 18–60 - NCT05977439Recruiting
Brain training for depression recovery
This study uses brain imaging and stimulation to help people with depression learn how to regulate their emotions better. It aims to find out if targeting specific brain networks can improve symptoms.
Charleston, South CarolinaAges 18–65 - NCT05654207Recruiting
Care coaching for Black teens and their parents after the ER
This study offers a supportive care program to help Black youth (ages 12–19) and their parent/guardian after an emergency room visit. It’s meant to improve how care is coordinated and supported, with help from both the teen and caregiver.
New York, New YorkAges 12–19 - 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+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for suicide ideation?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 118 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.
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