Clinical trials
Suicide Prevention clinical trials
Below are recruiting suicide prevention clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 83 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT05834660Recruiting
School suicide prevention support for teens and caregivers
This trial tests a support program used in participating schools to help teens who have suicide thoughts or have acted on them, with their caregiver’s involvement. It aims to improve safety and outcomes after the school notices the concern.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 11 years+ - NCT07132099Recruiting
Suicide prevention therapy for recent attempt survivors
This trial tests two talk therapies, ASSIP and ACT, to help people who have recently attempted suicide. It aims to find which approach better reduces future risk.
Eslamshahr, Tehran ProvinceAges 18 years+ - NCT06782516Enrolling by invitation
Native-RISE: A suicide risk screening and care study
This study tests a new way to identify and support people at risk of suicide who visit certain Indian Health Service clinics. It aims to connect them with more personalized care.
Chinle, ArizonaAges 18–75 - NCT07339189Recruiting
AI Suicide Prevention for Older Adults With HIV
This trial tests a smartphone-based AI program designed to help people with HIV who have had suicidal thoughts. It aims to reduce suicide risk by teaching coping skills through text-based conversations.
Newark, New JerseyAges 50 years+ - NCT06803329Recruiting
Social connection program to prevent suicide in LGBTQ+ veterans
This study tests a program called Qnnections designed to help LGBTQ+ and other minority veterans feel more connected and reduce suicide risk. It is for veterans who have had recent suicidal thoughts or behaviors and are already working with a mental health provider.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06759129Recruiting
Suicide prevention app study
This study tests a mobile app designed to help reduce stigma around suicide and improve understanding of suicide prevention. It may be a good fit if you are 18 or older, speak Spanish, and have a cell phone with internet access.
ValenciaAges 18 years+ - 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+ - NCT07661901Recruiting
Reward sensitivity app for teens with suicidal thoughts
This trial tests a smartphone-based program designed to help teens who have had recent thoughts of suicide. It aims to see if the app can reduce suicide risk by boosting sensitivity to rewards in daily life.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 13–17 - NCT07119671Recruiting
Combined support for suicidal inpatients in crisis units
This study tests a new combined support program for people hospitalized after a suicide attempt. It aims to see if the program is practical and helpful for patients in psychiatric crisis units.
Bron, AURAAges 18 years+ - NCT06002191Recruiting
A text-based safety program for teens bullied online
This study tests a texting program called imHere4U to help teens who have been cyberbullied and feel distressed or think about suicide. The program aims to provide support and reduce suicide risk.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 12–17 - 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 - NCT05995678Recruiting
STEP Home Workshop for veterans adjusting to civilian life
This pilot study tests a workshop called STEP Home to help veterans who recently left the military and are having trouble readjusting. The goal is to improve their transition and reduce suicide risk.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–65 - NCT05183230Recruiting
Mobile program to help prevent suicide after hospital stay
This trial tests a phone-based (mobile) support program for middle-aged and older adults after a recent hospital stay for suicidal thoughts or an attempt. The goal is to reduce the chance of another suicidal crisis by providing structured support after discharge.
New York, New YorkAges 50–90 - NCT03949556Recruiting
Online program to prevent suicidal thoughts in medical students
This trial tests an internet-based program meant to reduce suicidal thoughts in medical students during key training periods. If you join, you’ll be offered an online intervention and complete online assessments to see if it helps your mental well-being.
BordeauxAges 18 years+ - NCT06338904Recruiting
Suicide prevention program for adults over 50
This trial tests a brief problem-solving program delivered in different formats to help adults over 50 who are having thoughts of suicide. The goal is to see which format works best to reduce suicidal thoughts.
Santiago de Compostela, A CoruñaAges 50 years+ - NCT07396220Enrolling by invitation
Psychotherapy with esketamine nasal spray for suicidal thoughts
This study tests combining a specific type of therapy (BCBT-SP) with esketamine nasal spray to help people with treatment-resistant depression who are having ongoing suicidal thoughts. The goal is to see if this combination can reduce suicidal ideation more effectively than either treatment alone.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges 18–70 - NCT07238192Recruiting
Testing a therapy to reduce suicide risk in veterans with PTSD
This trial is testing whether a therapy called Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), given in an intensive format, can reduce suicide risk in veterans and active duty service members with PTSD. It aims to see if this approach is more effective than standard care at preventing suicidal thoughts and behaviors.
Fort Hood, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07422090Recruiting
Preventing suicide with digital and genetic tools
This trial uses smartphone data and genetic testing to help prevent future suicide attempts. It aims to find personalized ways to support people who have already had a suicide attempt.
Madrid, MadridAges 12 years+ - NCT05869552Recruiting
Screening and support to reduce suicide risk in young adults
This trial tests a support program in primary care for sexual and gender diverse young adults who screen positive for suicide risk. The goal is to help prevent suicidal thoughts and actions by offering structured support—especially through trusted people in your life.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18–24 - NCT03136094Recruiting
Text-message study to prevent suicide risk
This study tests ways to detect and reduce suicide risk using text messages among American Indian and Alaska Native adults. If you’re found to be at risk and can safely participate, the study may connect you with helpful supports through mobile texting.
Albuquerque, New MexicoAges 18–34 - NCT06499740Recruiting
Supporting teens with suicidal thoughts in primary care
This study tests a short, supportive conversation for teens with suicidal thoughts that happens in their regular doctor's office. It aims to help teens and their families get the right care without needing a hospital stay.
Centralia, WashingtonAges 10 years+ - NCT05931289RecruitingPhase 2
Therapy plus brain scans after a recent suicide crisis
This Phase 2 study tests suicide-safety treatments given after a recent suicidal crisis or suicide attempt. It may help by reducing risk and understanding brain changes with follow-up brain scan visits.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06203899Recruiting
Depression and suicide prevention for teens in special schools
This study tests a program to prevent depression and suicide in teens at special schools. It helps if you've had some symptoms but aren't already getting treatment.
Boekel, Noordoost BrabantAges 12–18 - NCT06515236Enrolling by invitation
A study of depression treatment for teens from minority groups
This study is testing a new way to help teens (ages 12–18) from racial or ethnic minority groups who are feeling depressed. It looks at how working with a specially trained therapist can improve their mental health.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 12 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for suicide prevention?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 83 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.
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