Clinical trials
Suicide clinical trials
Below are recruiting suicide clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 266 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06400810Recruiting
Teen Suicide Risk Study
This study looks at what leads teenagers to think about or attempt suicide. If your teen is 13–17 and is currently in the ER or psychiatric unit for suicidal thoughts or an attempt, they may be able to join.
Portland, OregonAges 13–17 - NCT04746261Recruiting
Suicide care support program after a recent attempt
This study tests a brief, structured support program (ASSIP) for adults who have recently had a suicide attempt. It may help people cope better and stay connected to care after discharge from psychiatric or primary care.
LundAges 18 years+ - NCT03646058RecruitingPhase 3
Add-on buprenorphine to ease suicidal thoughts in depression
This Phase 3 study tests whether adding buprenorphine to your usual pain-dose medicines can reduce severe suicidal thoughts during a major depressive episode. It may help people who are currently hospitalized or closely followed and have higher scores for both depression severity and suicidal thinking.
Bordeaux, FranceAges 18–65 - NCT06593379Recruiting
Mobile app for suicidal thoughts
This study tests a mobile app designed to help veterans manage suicidal thoughts. Participation may provide extra support between mental health visits.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 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+ - 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 - 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+ - 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+ - NCT06462196Recruiting
Study of Depression, Bipolar Disorder & Suicide Risk
This study looks at how depression, bipolar disorder, and suicide risk naturally change over time. It aims to better understand these conditions so doctors can improve treatments.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–120 - NCT06454136Enrolling by invitation
App-based support for teens after a suicide attempt
This trial tests a mobile app designed to help teenagers who have recently been hospitalized after a suicide attempt or serious suicidal thoughts. The goal is to see if the app can provide extra support and reduce future suicide attempts.
Hartford, ConnecticutAges 13–17 - NCT05450354Recruiting
Study of related mental conditions after a child suicide attempt
This study looks at how other mental and emotional problems show up in children after a serious suicide attempt, and compares them with children after a less severe attempt. It aims to better understand what needs support in the hospital and afterward.
ParisAges 9 years+ - 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 - 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+ - NCT06358339Recruiting
A game-based app to lower suicide risk after leaving hospital
This trial tests a smartphone game designed to help people with mental health conditions stay safe after leaving the hospital. Participants will use the app with support from a family member or friend.
Shenzhen, GuangdongAges 18 years+ - 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 - NCT06311591Enrolling by invitation
Jaspr Health for suicide risk in the emergency department
This study tests a program called Jaspr Health, which is designed to help people who are at risk for suicide. If you are in the emergency department, Jaspr may give you tools and support to help you feel safer.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 18 years+ - NCT06223867Recruiting
Jaspr Health app for suicide prevention in the emergency department
This trial tests whether using the Jaspr Health app in the emergency department helps people who are having thoughts of suicide or have recently attempted suicide. The app is designed to provide support and coping strategies.
Worcester, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT05227183Recruiting
VIGILANS support to prevent repeat suicidal behavior
This study tests a monitoring-and-support approach called VIGILANS to help prevent suicidal behaviors from returning. It focuses on whether people can stay safer with extra follow-up and restoring social connection after a recent suicide attempt (or not).
MontpellierAges 18–55 - NCT06191484Recruiting
Suicide risk study for older adults after spouse loss
This study looks at why some older adults have thoughts of suicide after losing a spouse or partner. It aims to find ways to support those at highest risk.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 65 years+ - NCT06127056Recruiting
Brain stimulation for teens who hurt themselves
This trial tests whether a gentle, non-invasive form of brain stimulation called HD-tACS can help teens who hurt themselves without meaning to die. The stimulation uses electrodes on the scalp to aim electrical signals at specific brain areas, and it is given over several sessions to see if it reduces the urge to self-harm.
Hefei, AnhuiAges 12–18 - NCT05793541Recruiting
Just-after-discharge support for people with suicidal thoughts
This study tests a “right when you need it” phone-based support program to help lower short-term suicide risk after you leave the hospital. If you recently had suicidal thoughts during your inpatient stay, you may be offered brief, timely interventions after discharge.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 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 - 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 - 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
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for suicide?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 266 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.