SUICIDE

This study looks at whether a single session of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (breathing pure oxygen in a pressurized chamber) can reduce brain damage in people who survive a hanging attempt. About 50 adults will either receive standard intensive care or standard care plus one oxygen…

This study tests whether sending parents behaviorally informed text messages can help them better secure firearms and medications after their teen's suicide-related emergency room visit. About 129 parents and their teens (ages 12-17) will take part. The goal is to reduce the teen…

This study tests a program where nurses talk to parents of hospitalized children about safely locking up firearms and offer free cable locks. The goal is to see if this brief conversation helps parents store guns more securely, reducing the risk of child injury or suicide. About …

This study tests whether weekly calls or texts from a community support group can help people who recently left the ER for suicidal thoughts. 300 participants will either get this extra outreach plus standard care, or standard care alone. The goal is to see if the outreach reduce…

This study tests a program called S.A.F.E. Firearm in up to 15 Illinois health centers. Doctors will talk with parents about safely storing firearms and offer a free cable lock during well-child visits. The goal is to see if this approach helps more families keep guns locked up a…

This study tests whether a one-hour peer-led discussion about safe firearm storage helps veterans store guns more securely. About 100 veterans who own firearms and currently store them unsafely will be randomly assigned to either the peer talk or receive educational materials onl…

This study tests a new approach called Personalized Safety Plans (PSP) for veterans who are hospitalized due to suicide risk. The goal is to create a tailored plan during a single session, followed by brief coaching calls twice a month for three months after discharge. Researcher…

This study looks at whether cannabis can help veterans who have PTSD and thoughts of suicide. About 500 veterans who have used cannabis in the past year will be randomly assigned to different groups. Researchers will track changes in PTSD symptoms, mood, and suicide risk over tim…

This study tests whether a smartphone app called emma, used alongside the standard VigilanS program, can help prevent suicide attempts in adults who have recently tried to take their own life. The app provides daily support, mood tracking, and emergency contacts. Researchers will…

This study tests whether inhaling DMT, a fast-acting psychedelic, can quickly reduce depression and suicidal thoughts in adults with major depressive disorder. 140 participants will receive either a high or low dose, and those not improving after one week can get an extra high do…

This study tests an enhanced smartphone app (ViraSafe) designed to help teenagers and young adults at risk for suicide engage with coping skills and safety plans. About 100 participants aged 13-24 who have had a recent suicide attempt or serious thoughts will use either the new a…

This study looks at whether adding sleep-focused treatments to standard psychiatric care can reduce suicide risk in young adults who are already in an intensive outpatient program for depression and suicidal thoughts. About 90 college students with sleep problems will be randomly…

This research project aims to build a detailed model of how suicidal thoughts form and evolve, based on interviews with people who have attempted suicide, their loved ones, and healthcare professionals in Catalonia, Spain. By listening to personal stories, the study hopes to impr…

This study tests whether a mobile app-based program called mSTARS is practical and well-liked by people who misuse alcohol and have recently been hospitalized for a suicide crisis. Thirty-five adults will be randomly assigned to receive the app, usual care, or usual care plus ski…

This study tests a new program where trained community volunteers reach out weekly by phone or text to people who recently visited the emergency room for suicidal thoughts. The goal is to see if this support is helpful and practical. Twenty adults will receive 12 weeks of check-i…

This study looks at how people feel before and after chatting with the Zelfmoordlijn 1813 suicide helpline. About 373 participants will answer short questionnaires about hopelessness, crisis, and support. The goal is to understand what helps most in chat conversations and improve…