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 a one-hour, peer-led conversation about secure firearm storage can encourage veterans to store their guns more safely. About 100 veterans who own firearms and currently use less secure storage will take part. The goal is to see if this approach works bett…

This study tests whether extra support from a community crisis group (Samaritans of Boston) can help people who recently left the ER for suicidal thoughts. About 300 participants will either get weekly calls or texts plus standard care, or standard care alone. The goal is to see …

This study tests whether text message reminders can help parents of teens who visited the ER for suicidal thoughts or attempts to lock up guns and medications. About 129 parent-teen pairs will be randomly assigned to receive either the text program or usual care. The goal is to s…

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 free cable locks during well-child visits. The goal is to see if this program helps parents lock up guns and if clinics c…

This study tests a program where nurses talk to parents of hospitalized children about safely storing firearms and offer a free cable lock. The goal is to see if this brief conversation helps parents lock up their guns, reducing the risk of child injury or suicide. About 7200 par…

This study tests a personalized safety plan for veterans hospitalized due to suicide risk. The plan is a single session followed by brief coaching calls over three months after discharge. Researchers will compare it to standard safety plans in about 111 veterans to see if it redu…

This study tests an enhanced smartphone app (ViraSafe) designed to help teenagers and young adults who have recently attempted suicide or had serious suicidal thoughts. The app aims to improve how often and how well they use coping skills and their personalized safety plan. One h…

This study tests whether adding sleep-focused treatments to standard psychiatric care can lower suicide risk in young adults with depression and sleep problems. About 90 college students in an intensive outpatient program will be randomly assigned to one of three sleep interventi…

This study tests whether inhaling DMT, a fast-acting psychedelic, can quickly reduce depression and suicidal thoughts. 140 adults with major depression will receive either a high or low dose, and those not better after a week can get an extra high dose. The goal is to see if DMT …

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 aims to build a detailed model of how suicidal thoughts form and evolve, based on the real-life experiences of people in Catalonia. Researchers will interview adults who have attempted suicide, their family or friends, and healthcare professionals. The goal is to under…

This study tests whether a mobile health program called mSTARS is practical and well-liked by people who drink heavily and have recently been hospitalized for suicidal thoughts or behaviors. About 35 adults will be randomly assigned to the mSTARS program, standard care, or standa…

This study tests whether a community organization can provide weekly calls or texts to people who recently visited the emergency room for suicidal thoughts. The goal is to see if this kind of support is practical and well-received. Twenty participants will receive outreach for 12…

This study looks at how people feel before and after chatting with the Zelfmoordlijn 1813 suicide helpline. About 373 participants aged 16 and older will fill out short surveys about their emotions and satisfaction. The goal is to learn what works best in chat-based crisis suppor…