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Suicide Attempt clinical trials and research
As of November 12, 2026, Find a Trial lists 23 Suicide Attempt clinical trials that are recruiting, at sites in 7 countries (most in United States (14), Sweden (4), France (1)). The most active sponsors are University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center (3), Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center (2), Karolinska Institutet (2). There are also 5 NIH-funded research projects on Suicide Attempt, with $2.2 million in listed awards. Every study is explained in plain English. Data from ClinicalTrials.gov and NIH RePORTER, updated November 12, 2026.
- 23Clinical trials
- 5NIH research projects
- 7Countries
Newest Suicide Attempt clinical trials
All recruiting trials (23)
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Videoconference Brief Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for mood disorders at high suicide risk
This study tests a short online CBT program to help people with mood disorders who are at high risk of suicide, and compares inflammatory biomarkers between groups.
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New Generation Therapies for Suicide: Refining Brief Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
This study tests different sequences and doses of Brief Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to see if it better reduces suicide risk in adults with recent suicidal thoughts or behavior.
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Brief Cognitive Behaviour Therapy to Prevent Suicide Reattempts in Swedish Psychiatric Inpatient Care
This study tests whether four brief CBT sessions can be delivered during a psychiatric hospital stay to help adults who recently attempted suicide or are at high risk see if the treatment works and is easy to use in routine care.
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Safety Planning Intervention rollout in Swedish psychiatric services to prevent suicide
This project will try a single-session Safety Planning Intervention with adults who present to psychiatric emergency or inpatient units with suicidal thoughts or attempts to see if it reduces suicide-related emergency visits and hospitalizations.
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Using genetics and smartphone data to predict and prevent repeat suicide attempts
This project will try to combine genetic tests and people’s digital behavior to predict which individuals with a past suicide attempt may be at higher risk of trying again.
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Remote case management to prevent suicide after psychiatric hospital discharge
This project will test whether a 6-month remote program called Pathfinding helps active-duty Army soldiers reduce suicidal behavior after leaving inpatient psychiatric care.
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Text reminders to help parents keep teens safe after a suicide-related ED visit
This study tests whether sending parents text messages can help them reduce their teen’s access to lethal means and increase safety practices after a suicide-related emergency visit.
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Plan & Protect safety planning for teens in rural EDs
A tablet-based safety planning program is being tested in rural emergency departments to see if it helps families make homes safer and lowers suicide risk for 12-17 year olds.
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Crisis Response Planning added to intensive Cognitive Processing Therapy to reduce suicide risk in PTSD
We will test whether adding Crisis Response Planning to intensive Cognitive Processing Therapy helps reduce suicidal thoughts and behaviors in military members and veterans with PTSD.
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Teen Recovery: Inspiration, Support, and Empowerment program
This pilot will test whether an online peer-led recovery and support program helps 15–18-year-olds recently discharged from psychiatric care reduce suicidal thoughts, depression, anxiety, and re-hospitalization.
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I-CARE digital program to teach coping skills during psychiatric boarding
This project will test whether the I-CARE digital program helps adolescents (ages 12–17) boarding in the emergency department for suicide risk learn coping skills and feel less distressed.
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Culturally adapted suicide prevention for Black middle school students in Chicago
This pilot will try a culturally adapted Signs of Suicide program to see if it helps Black middle school students in Chicago recognize suicidal thoughts and get help.
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Recovery Through Inspiration, Support, and Empowerment for Young Adults
This pilot will try peer-led one-on-one and small-group recovery support for 18–27-year-olds recently discharged from acute psychiatric care to help reduce suicidal thoughts, depression, anxiety, and rehospitalizations.
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Tracking suicide attempts and suicidal thoughts in Flanders
This project collects detailed information about people in Flanders who have suicidal thoughts or who have survived suicide attempts to see how often these events happen, which methods are used, and whether they get follow-up care.
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Smartphone-delivered Therapeutic Evaluative Conditioning for suicidal thoughts and behavior
This study will test whether a smartphone program called Therapeutic Evaluative Conditioning (TEC-S) can reduce suicidal thoughts and behaviors in adults who have had frequent recent suicide ideation.
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SAFETY family-based program for youths after a suicide attempt
This project will test whether the SAFETY family-based therapy helps 10-17-year-olds who recently attempted suicide avoid repeat attempts.
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Attempted Suicide Short Intervention Program for Older Adults (ASSIP-OA) for people aged 65 and up
This randomized study will test whether a version of the ASSIP counseling program adapted for people aged 65 and older reduces repeat suicide attempts and ongoing suicidal thoughts compared with usual care.
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Using a smartphone app to help prevent suicide in veterans after hospital discharge
This study is testing a smartphone app designed to help prevent suicide in veterans after they leave the hospital by providing support and resources to manage their mental health.
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Remote treatment for suicidal thoughts and behaviors
This study is testing whether a remote therapy called Brief Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Suicide Prevention or a self-help course can help people aged 16 and older who have suicidal thoughts feel better and reduce their risk of suicide attempts.
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Caring Connections: youth suicide detection and support
This pilot will test whether Caring Connections, a culturally adapted 90-day care coordination program delivered through community and faith-based hubs, helps high-risk Black and other youth aged 13–19 reduce suicidal thoughts and connect with mental health services.
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Evaluating a suicide prevention app in emergency departments
This study tests whether a new app can help people who visit the emergency department for suicidal thoughts by providing support and safety planning compared to standard care.
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Improving outpatient care for youth at risk of suicide
This study is testing new ways to help young people at risk of suicide by providing them with special support sessions and skills training to see if it can reduce their suicidal thoughts and behaviors.
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Exploring the link between eco-anxiety and suicide risk in adolescents
This study is trying to see if feelings of eco-anxiety are linked to a higher risk of suicide in teenagers aged 12 to 16 who are hospitalized for mental health issues.
NIH-funded research (5)
Early-stage science funded by the US National Institutes of Health. Most of these projects don't enroll patients, but they show what is being worked on.
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Understanding warning signs to predict near-term suicide risk in hospitalized adults
This project looks at warning signs that may indicate someone in the hospital after a suicide attempt is at imminent risk, with the goal of guiding decisions in emergency care.
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DBT skills groups for Veterans at high risk of suicide
This program offers group-based dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) skills training for Veterans at high risk of suicide to help reduce suicidal thoughts and attempts.
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Immediate warning signs in the day after a suicide attempt for hospitalized adults
This work looks for short-term warning signs in adults hospitalized after a suicide attempt by asking them to tell their story and analyzing their words and responses.
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A therapy group to help veterans at high risk for suicide manage their emotions.
This study is looking at how a special group therapy called Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Group can help veterans who are at risk for suicide by teaching them ways to manage their emotions better, which could help reduce their suicidal thoughts and actions.
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Testing a brief intervention for people who have recently attempted suicide
This study is looking at how well a short program called ASSIP can help people who have recently tried to take their own lives, by offering three supportive sessions to reduce the chances of future attempts, and it's designed to be easy to access in community mental health settings.
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Quick answers
How many Suicide Attempt clinical trials are recruiting right now?
23, as of November 12, 2026. We update this list each time we refresh our data from ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where are these trials running?
In 7 countries. The most sites are in United States (14 trials), Sweden (4 trials), France (1 trial), South Korea (1 trial), Belgium (1 trial). Each study page lists its sites and which ones are recruiting.
How do I join one?
Open a study, check the "Is this trial a fit for you?" section, then contact the study team listed on the page. They will ask a few screening questions. Asking is free and does not commit you to anything. Talk it over with your doctor first.
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