Clinical Trials
Suicide Prevention
Featured Studies
Featured studies include only those currently recruiting participants. They are listed according to the date they were added to the ClinicalTrials.gov registry, with the most recent studies appearing first.
- Comparing Treatments for Self-Injury and Suicidal Behavior in People With Borderline Personality Disorder.
Interventional study. This study will compare the effectiveness of two treatments, dialectical behavior therapy versus fluoxetine with clinical management, for reducing the risk of self-injury and suicidal behavior in people with borderline personality disorder. Ages 18-65. Location in New York, NY.
- Effectiveness of a Family-Based Intervention for Adolescent Suicide Attempters (The SAFETY Study).
Interventional study. This study will evaluate the effectiveness of an individually tailored suicide prevention treatment program called SAFETY in reducing suicide and suicide attempts in adolescents. Ages 12-19. Location in Los Angeles, CA.
- Detecting Risk of Suicide in a Pediatric Emergency Department.
Evaluation study. Objective: The ultimate goal of this project is to enhance the capacity of non-mental health clinicians working in an Emergency Departments (ED) to recognize and initiate further evaluation of children and adolescents at risk for suicide. Ages 10-21. Locations in Washington, DC; Boston, MA; Columbus, OH.
- Effectiveness of Empowerment Group Sessions for Treating Suicidal African American Women in Abusive Relationships.
Interventional study. This study will evaluate the effectiveness of culturally competent psychoeducational empowerment sessions in treating suicidal African-American women who are in abusive relationships. Ages 18-64. Location in Atlanta, GA.
- Pharmacogenomics of Antidepressant Response in Children and Adolescents.
Evaluation study. This study will identify variations in genes that may be involved in the development of suicidal events or certain behaviors in youth who are exposed to antidepressant medications. Ages 7-17. Location in Durham, NC.
- Cognitive Therapy for Suicidal Older Men in Primary Care Settings.
Interventional study. This study will assess the effectiveness of cognitive therapy in reducing the incidence of suicide ideation and behavior in older men in a primary care setting. Ages 60 and over. Location in Philadelphia, PA.
- Community-Based Cognitive Therapy for Suicide Attempters.
Interventional study. This study will determine the effectiveness of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) in preventing future suicide attempts in repeat suicide attempters. Ages 16 and over. Location in Philadelphia, PA.
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