Can a single infusion or a crisis plan stop suicide? new trial aims to find out

NCT ID NCT07120477

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 01, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tests two fast-acting approaches to prevent suicide in teens and adults who recently attempted suicide or have severe suicidal thoughts. One group receives a single intravenous dose of esketamine, another gets a one-on-one crisis planning session, and a third gets enhanced usual care. Researchers will track which approach best prevents future suicide attempts, hospitalizations, or deaths over one year. The trial takes place in public emergency rooms in Brazil and includes 468 participants.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

Esketamine (intravenous infusion)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could provide a fast-acting, practical option to reduce suicide risk in public emergency settings, especially in low- and middle-income countries.

What could go wrong

This is a single infusion study; effects may be short-lived. The trial is not yet recruiting, and results may not generalize beyond the specific Brazilian public health context.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Suicide Prevention

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • Prefeitura de Indaiatuba

    RECRUITING

    Indaiatuba, São Paulo, Brazil