Clinical trials
Suicide clinical trials
Below are recruiting suicide clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 271 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- 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 - NCT06009523Recruiting
Testing brain stimulation for suicidal thoughts
This study tests a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called tDCS, which uses mild electrical currents to reduce suicidal thoughts in people with depression. If you have moderate to severe depression and still have suicidal ideation despite treatment, this might be an option.
Faye-l'AbbesseAges 18 years+ - NCT06596044Recruiting
Suicide prevention after leaving community care
This study tests a program to support veterans after emergency mental health care at a non-VA hospital in Northern New England. If you've recently had suicidal thoughts, the program may help keep you safe after discharge.
White River Junction, VermontAges 18 years+ - NCT05996172Recruiting
Outpatient program for recent suicidal thoughts or attempt
This study tests a new outpatient program for people who recently had suicidal thoughts or made an attempt. The program includes therapy and support from a family member or friend, helping you recover safely outside the hospital.
Seattle, WashingtonAges 13–21 - 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 - NCT06341634Enrolling by invitation
Suicide ideation surveillance in teens
This study follows adolescents aged 11 to 16 to better understand and track suicidal thoughts. It may help improve care for teens with or without these thoughts.
Santiago de Compostela, A CoruñaAges 11–16 - NCT06349915Recruiting
Digital peer support for teens with suicidal thoughts
This trial tests a digital peer support program for adolescents who have recently had suicidal thoughts and feel depressed. The goal is to see if talking with trained peers through a smartphone app can help them feel better and safer.
The Bronx, New YorkAges 14–18 - NCT07564583Enrolling by invitation
Safety Planning to Help Children with Suicidal Thoughts
This study tests a new way to help elementary school children who are having thoughts of suicide. Researchers will work with your child and your family to create a safety plan—a personalized guide for staying safe during difficult moments.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 6–12 - NCT05307432Enrolling by invitation
Telehealth safety planning after an ER visit for suicide risk
This study tests a phone/video-based “safety plan” service for adults after an ER visit related to suicide risk. It may help you (or the ER team) feel more prepared to stay safe and know what to do next after you leave the hospital.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06094218Recruiting
Developing a suicide prevention tool for active duty members
This study is for active duty service members who are getting mental health care and have had recent suicidal thoughts. The goal is to develop a tool that helps predict how well treatments may work for preventing suicide, so you and your provider can make better decisions.
Columbus, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT07418047Recruiting
Avatar-guided digital help for young adults with alcohol and suicide risk
This study tests a smartphone app with a virtual guide (avatar) to help young adults who have both alcohol use problems and suicidal thoughts. You would be randomly assigned to the avatar-based program or a standard safety planning app. The goal is to see which works better.
Marlborough, MassachusettsAges 18–29 - NCT07740356Recruiting
A quick mental health check during your psychiatry visit
This study asks adult patients seeing a psychiatrist to fill out short questionnaires during their visit, to better understand brief moments of suicidal thoughts.
Clermont-FerrandAges 18 years+ - NCT06706232RecruitingPhase 2
Psilocybin for Depression and Suicidal Thoughts in Bipolar II
This trial tests if two doses of psilocybin, given under medical supervision, are safe and acceptable for people with Bipolar II disorder who have mild to moderate depression and certain suicidal thoughts. The goal is to see if it may help improve mood and reduce suicidal thinking.
Houston, TexasAges 25–70 - NCT07569198RecruitingPhase 2
Ketamine plus therapy for depression with suicidal thoughts
This study tests whether ketamine (a medication) combined with a specific type of therapy called DBT can help people with treatment-resistant depression and borderline personality disorder who are having thoughts of suicide. You would receive ketamine infusions alongside structured therapy sessions over 6 months.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18–70 - NCT05974631Recruiting
Treatments for suicidal Veterans with PTSD
This study tests two types of therapy to help Veterans with PTSD who are struggling with suicidal thoughts and self-harm. It compares a treatment called DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy, which helps with emotions) with another called PE (Prolonged Exposure, which helps with trauma).
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT03846375Recruiting
Therapy trial for self-harm and suicidal thoughts
This study looks at emotional regulation during and alongside standard outpatient dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) for people who have self-harmed or had suicidal thoughts. It may help the team understand which emotions or patterns change with treatment.
BergenAges 18–65 - NCT04923685Recruiting
Study looks at blood markers linked to childhood trauma and suicide risk
This study checks whether tiny genetic signals in blood (microRNAs) are linked to childhood maltreatment and thoughts or risk of suicide, especially in people with major depression. It may help researchers understand biological clues that could someday guide better care.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18–60 - NCT07562191RecruitingPhase 2
Inhaled DMT for major depression
This trial tests if inhaling DMT can help treat moderate to severe major depression. You may qualify if your depression has lasted at least two weeks and you have not changed medications recently.
Fortaleza, CearáAges 18 years+ - NCT05377177Recruiting
Brain stimulation type test for suicidal thoughts in depression
This study tests whether stimulating the brain on both sides at once versus one side can reduce suicidal thoughts in people with treatment-resistant depression. It also looks at brain “inhibition” signals to help predict who benefits.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges 18–70 - NCT05409794Recruiting
Testing blood lithium levels in people with depression and suicidality
This study checks how much lithium is naturally present in the blood and whether that relates to suicidal thoughts or attempts in people with a current major depressive episode. It may help researchers understand biological factors linked to suicide risk and improve future prevention.
MontpellierAges 18 years+ - NCT05440214Recruiting
Therapy to reduce suicide risk in people with psychosis
This trial tests an approach aimed at emotional ups-and-downs to help lower suicide risk in people who have psychosis and are at higher risk for suicidal thoughts or behaviors. If you qualify, you would get outpatient mental health care while participating in the study.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT05489042Recruiting
Brain scan and rTMS study for suicidal thoughts in opioid users
This study looks at brain connectivity using an MRI scan and then treats some people with rTMS (a non-surgical brain stimulation). It’s designed for adults who use opioids and currently have active suicidal thoughts, to better understand and help those symptoms.
Houston, TexasAges 18–64 - NCT05647044RecruitingPhase 1
Brain stimulation to reduce impulsivity and suicidal thoughts after mild TBI
This early-stage study tests whether a noninvasive brain stimulation treatment (called iTBS) can reduce impulsivity and suicidal thoughts in Veterans who have had a mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) and recent suicidal thinking. If you qualify, you may be offered a monitored treatment plan and assessments for safety and symptom changes.
Hines, IllinoisAges 22–65 - NCT05773898Recruiting
Talking with families to understand suicide in overseas territories
This study asks people close to someone who died by suicide to share information about their life, including childhood. Researchers use these interviews to better understand suicide behaviors and improve prevention efforts.
Fort-de-France, FranceAges 18 years+
Hear when a new Suicide trial opens
We’ll email you when one opens — at most once a week, no account needed, unsubscribe anytime.
Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for suicide?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 271 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.