Clinical trials
Suicide clinical trials
Below are recruiting suicide clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 265 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- 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+ - NCT07348666Recruiting
Smartphone safety planning for teens at risk
This trial tests a smartphone-based safety planning tool that gives you support right when you need it. It's designed for teens and young adults who are at risk for suicide and are already getting care at participating clinics.
Eugene, OregonAges 13–24 - NCT07402265Recruiting
Online support for suicidal thoughts in LGBTQ+ youth
This trial tests a brief online program for teens and young adults who identify as sexual or gender minorities and have had suicidal thoughts in the last 6 months. It aims to see if this virtual help can reduce those thoughts and make participants feel better.
London, OntarioAges 13–25 - NCT07286383Recruiting
Can peer support specialists help prevent veteran suicide?
This trial tests whether working with a VA peer specialist—another veteran trained to offer support—can reduce suicide risk for veterans who are having thoughts of suicide. You'll get extra support for up to 6 months.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT07868913RecruitingPhase 2
Ketamine and talk therapy for suicidal thoughts in the ER
This study tests whether a single dose of ketamine, given together with a brief talk therapy session, can quickly reduce suicidal thoughts in people arriving at the emergency department. The goal is to see if this combination can help people feel safer sooner before they move to inpatient care.
Fort Hood, TexasAges 18–70 - 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 - 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+ - NCT07346014Recruiting
Sleep therapy for college students at risk of suicide
This study tests if improving sleep can help college students who are already getting mental health treatment for suicidal thoughts. You will try light therapy or sleep schedule changes to see if it reduces suicide risk.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18–25 - NCT07325474Recruiting
Safety planning for teens after a mental health emergency
This study tests a safety planning program for teens who recently visited an emergency room for suicidal thoughts, self-harm, or a mental health crisis. The program helps teens and their families create a plan to stay safe and get support.
Claremont, New HampshireAges 12 years+ - NCT07554729Recruiting
Understanding Suicide Attempts and Recovery in Spain
This study follows people who have attempted suicide to better understand what leads to these attempts and how to help prevent them in the future. Researchers will track participants over time to identify patterns and risk factors.
Barcelona, CataloniaAges 12 years+ - NCT07303959Recruiting
Sleep treatment for teens after a hospital stay
This study tests a sleep program called Sleepio to help teens who have been in the hospital for suicide risk and also have trouble sleeping. The goal is to see if improving sleep can help them feel better and stay safer.
Piscataway, New JerseyAges 14–18 - NCT07302295Recruiting
How COVID-19 affected suicidal behavior in kids
This study looks at how the COVID-19 pandemic affected suicidal behavior in children and teens. Researchers want to compare episodes that happened during the pandemic (2020-2022) with those just before (2018-2019) to understand if there was a change.
BronAges 8–18 - NCT07222306Enrolling by invitation
Cannabis, brain inflammation, and suicidal thoughts brain imaging study
This study uses brain scans to see how cannabis affects inflammation and suicidal thoughts. You may join if you're already in a related study and can safely undergo MRI and PET scans.
Detroit, MichiganAges 19–69 - NCT07150832Recruiting
I-CARE app for teens after a suicide crisis
This trial tests a digital program called I-CARE to support teens aged 12-17 who have had a suicide attempt, suicidal thoughts, or self-harm. It aims to help them while they wait for inpatient psychiatric care.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 12–17 - 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+ - 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 - NCT07567885Recruiting
Brief therapy to prevent suicide attempts in hospital
This study tests whether a short, focused therapy called Cognitive Behaviour Therapy can help prevent future suicide attempts in people admitted to a psychiatric hospital. You would receive this therapy while staying in the hospital after a recent suicide attempt or suicidal crisis.
StockholmAges 18 years+ - NCT07564583Enrolling by invitation
Safety planning program for children with suicidal thoughts
This study tests a safety planning program designed to help children aged 6 to 12 who are having suicidal thoughts or behaviors. The program works with both the child and their caregiver to help keep the child safe.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 6–12 - NCT07450105Enrolling by invitation
Intensive DBT for Teens Who Self-Harm or Feel Suicidal
This study tests whether an intensive type of therapy called dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) can help teenagers who are hurting themselves or feeling suicidal. It focuses on young people with signs of borderline personality disorder, and includes parents or caregivers in the treatment.
BergenAges 14–17 - NCT07092345Recruiting
Helping youth connect to community care after an ER visit
This study tests a program to help youth who come to the emergency room for suicidal thoughts or self-harm. It aims to connect them and their families with support services in the community after they leave the hospital.
Providence, Rhode IslandAges 8–17 - NCT07078227Recruiting
Long-term depression follow-up study
This study follows up with people who took part in an earlier research project on depression and genetics. The goal is to see how depression changes over time.
LundAges 18 years+ - NCT06876740Recruiting
Project Safe Guard-Trauma: A Study for Firearm Owners
This study tests a program to help firearm owners who have experienced trauma and may have PTSD. It aims to see if the program can improve safety and well-being.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 18 years+ - NCT07071922Recruiting
User evaluation of suicide prevention websites
This trial asks people who have visited certain suicide prevention websites to share their experience. Your feedback can help improve online support for those in crisis.
GhentAges 16 years+ - NCT07032636Recruiting
Reducing crises and suicide in the Idaho Army National Guard
This study tests a program to help reduce crises and prevent suicide among members of the Idaho Army National Guard. It uses questionnaires and interviews to see if the program makes a difference.
Boise, IdahoAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for suicide?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 265 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.
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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.