Clinical trials
Suicide clinical trials
Below are recruiting suicide clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 274 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06776328Recruiting
Co-creating tools for youth with suicidal thoughts
This study aims to develop tools together with children and teenagers who have had suicidal thoughts. The goal is to create better support options for young people.
GhentAges 10–18 - 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 - NCT07103850Recruiting
Testing a suicide risk questionnaire in Latin America
This trial is testing a new questionnaire to better understand suicidal crisis. It takes place in a hospital intensive care unit and aims to help doctors identify and support people at risk.
Santiago, Santiago MetropolitanAges 18 years+ - NCT06060535Enrolling by invitation
Improving suicide risk detection in health systems
This study looks at better ways to predict and prevent suicide risk in people who go to behavioral health clinics. It aims to improve care and help save lives.
Detroit, MichiganAges 18 years+ - NCT07052240Enrolling by invitation
Suicide prevention training for university students in Spain
This study tests a suicide prevention training program for university students in Spain. The goal is to teach you how to recognize warning signs and help someone who might be thinking about suicide.
ValenciaAges 18 years+ - 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+ - 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+ - 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 - NCT07321171Recruiting
Stepped care for children and teens with suicidal thoughts
This study tests a stepped-care program for young people who are having suicidal thoughts or have made a suicide attempt. The goal is to see if this type of care helps reduce those feelings and behaviors.
Petah TikvaAges 6–18 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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+ - NCT06248268Recruiting
Thinking patterns in people with suicidal thoughts or attempts
This study looks at thinking patterns in people who have had suicidal thoughts or attempts, compared to those with other psychiatric disorders and healthy volunteers. The goal is to better understand how the brain works in these different groups.
BernAges 18 years+ - NCT07506460Recruiting
Support team with therapy for Black youth at risk of suicide
This trial tests whether adding a support team of trusted adults to cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps Black youth who have recently had thoughts of suicide or a suicide attempt. You and a parent or guardian would be involved, and you would also name a support person (like a relative, coach, or mentor) to join the team.
Detroit, MichiganAges 12 years+ - 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+ - 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+ - NCT06370104Recruiting
Online therapy for recent suicidal thoughts or behavior
This study tests a remote therapy program for people who have had suicidal thoughts or behaviors in the past month. It aims to provide timely support without needing to see a therapist in person.
Amsterdam, South HollandAges 16 years+ - NCT06466356Recruiting
Learning to prevent suicide after a crisis
This trial tests a short educational program to help people who have had a suicide attempt or serious suicidal thoughts. The goal is to reduce future risk by teaching coping skills and support strategies.
Levanger, TrøndelagAges 18–99 - NCT06804525Recruiting
Adapting a mental health survey in Hong Kong
This study adapts a mental health survey for Hong Kong adults. It is open to adults aged 25 and older who live in randomly selected households and can speak Chinese or English.
Hong KongAges 25 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 - NCT06636357RecruitingPhase 2
Laughing gas for acute suicidal thoughts
This study tests whether breathing a mixture of nitrous oxide (laughing gas) and oxygen can quickly reduce strong suicidal thoughts. It's for people experiencing a mental health crisis who may need fast relief.
ZurichAges 18–65 - NCT06465381Recruiting
Suicide prevention program for teens in Mozambique schools
This trial tests a safety planning and therapy program to help teens with suicidal thoughts. It is for students in certain schools in Mozambique.
BeiraAges Any age - NCT06085937RecruitingPhase 1
Ketamine for suicidal patients in the ER
This trial tests if a single dose of ketamine can quickly reduce suicidal thoughts in people who come to the emergency department. If you are having active suicidal thoughts and need inpatient care, you may be able to join.
Kansas City, KansasAges 18–65
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for suicide?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 274 recruiting suicide 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 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 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.