Clinical trials
Suicide Prevention clinical trials
Below are recruiting suicide prevention clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 85 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06571916Recruiting
Brief skills for safer living
This study tests a short therapy program that teaches practical skills to help people cope with thoughts of suicide. It aims to see if learning these skills can make a difference in staying safe.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT07068685Enrolling by invitation
Testing a suicide risk tool in primary care
This study is testing a computer program that helps doctors spot people who might be at risk for suicide. If you have a primary care visit at Kaiser Permanente Washington, the program will use your health records to see if you could benefit from extra support.
Seattle, WashingtonAges 18 years+ - NCT06596044Recruiting
Suicide prevention after psychiatric discharge
This study tests a program to support Veterans after they leave acute psychiatric care outside the VA. The goal is to reduce suicide risk by providing follow-up and safety planning.
White River Junction, VermontAges 18 years+ - 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+ - 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+ - 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+ - NCT06018285Recruiting
Reducing suicide risk in teens in primary care
This study tests a step-by-step approach to reduce suicide risk in teens who get primary care. It's designed to help teens and their families get the right support, from talking to a care manager to more intensive help if needed.
Akron, OhioAges 12–17 - NCT06506344Recruiting
Suicide prevention screening for people leaving jail
This study looks at a new way to connect people leaving jail with suicide prevention services. It tests whether better coordination between health systems and jails can help reduce suicide risk.
Detroit, MichiganAges 18 years+ - NCT07080736Recruiting
Online suicide prevention training for prison staff
This trial tests an online course (e-learning) to help professionals working in prisons learn how to prevent suicide. The goal is to see if the training improves knowledge and skills for supporting people at risk.
GhentAges 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+ - NCT07188506Recruiting
Youth suicide risk: reducing risk factors in young people
This study looks at suicide risk factors in young people with mood disorders (like depression or bipolar disorder) and tests ways to reduce those risks. It may help if you are between 18 and 25, have a mood disorder, and can undergo an MRI.
Roma, RMAges 18–25 - 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+ - 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 - NCT07120477RecruitingPhase 4
Comparing esketamine, crisis planning, and usual care to prevent suicide
This study compares three approaches to help prevent suicide: a new medication called esketamine (a nasal spray), crisis response planning (a personalized safety plan), and enhanced usual care. It aims to see which approach is more effective in reducing suicidal thoughts and behaviors.
Indaiatuba, São PauloAges 14 years+ - NCT07469917Recruiting
Suicide prevention safety planning in psychiatric care
This trial tests a safety planning tool to help people in psychiatric emergency or hospital care who are having suicidal thoughts or a recent attempt. It aims to support you in staying safe after you leave.
Helsingborg, Skåne CountyAges 18 years+ - NCT06808503Recruiting
Mental Health Program in Appalachian School-Based Health Clinics
This study looks at a mental health care program offered in school-based health clinics in rural Appalachian areas. Your child and family may be able to join if your child gets care at one of these clinics.
Morgantown, West VirginiaAges 12–17 - NCT05967364Enrolling by invitation
Career coaching training for new Air Force trainees
This study tests a career-enhancement training program delivered during different stages of Air Force training. It may help new trainees build skills for career growth across their early time in service.
Rochester, New YorkAges 18–40 - 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 - NCT07559955Recruiting
Support Team Program to Help Teens at Risk
This study tests a program that connects young people on probation who are having thoughts of suicide with trusted adults in their life for support. The goal is to help prevent suicide by building a stronger support network around each teen.
New York, New YorkAges 12–80 - NCT06809348Recruiting
Personalized suicide prevention study for adults
This study is testing a new, personalized program to help people who are having current suicidal thoughts. It uses data about you to create a suicide prevention plan that fits your life.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges 18–65 - NCT06547008RecruitingPhase 1
Suicide prevention training for army leaders
This study tests a suicide prevention training program for unit leaders and chaplains in the Connecticut Army National Guard. It aims to see if the training helps them better support soldiers in need.
Hartford, ConnecticutAges Any age - NCT06931639Recruiting
Suicide prevention therapy for teens
This trial tests a talking therapy designed to prevent suicide in teens. It helps young people and their caregivers work together after a recent suicide attempt.
HelsingborgAges 10–17 - 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 - 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
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for suicide prevention?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 85 recruiting suicide prevention 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 prevention 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 prevention 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.