Clinical trials
Mental Disorder clinical trials
Below are recruiting mental disorder clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 346 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06848959Recruiting
Better diagnosis and treatment for children's brain conditions
This study is building a smarter way to diagnose and treat brain conditions in children, such as cerebral palsy, ADHD, and autism. It uses advanced computer models to help doctors provide better care.
NanjingAges 2–18 - NCT04639830Recruiting
Testing how sleep patterns relate to child brain development
This study looks at how a child’s sleep looks on a sleep-monitoring test and how that relates to brain/learning growth over time. It includes some children without known risks and some children with known developmental or learning risks, to better understand sleep’s role.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 6 months–8 years - NCT05973110Recruiting
Virtual reality training to improve thinking in psychosis
This trial tests whether a virtual reality program can help people living with psychosis improve thinking and daily functioning. It may help if your symptoms are currently stable and you can safely use the VR equipment.
Ottawa, OntarioAges 18–60 - NCT07113652Recruiting
Brain stimulation for obsessive-compulsive disorder
This trial tests a new type of noninvasive brain stimulation called temporal interference stimulation for people with OCD. It may help reduce symptoms when standard medications have not worked well enough.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–50 - NCT07386574Recruiting
Digital training for health workers on substance use
This trial tests a digital training program for frontline health workers to help them better recognize and support people with substance use disorders. It aims to make it easier for patients to get the right care from providers they already see.
KarachiAges 18 years+ - NCT00397111Recruiting
MRI brain-scanning study of mood and anxiety in adults
This study uses brain MRI scans and mental tasks to better understand mood and anxiety problems. It may help researchers develop improved MRI methods for studying depression and healthy brain function.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–65 - NCT03718923Recruiting
Study for people with FOXP1 gene changes
This study looks at how people with FOXP1-related neurodevelopmental conditions work and how they’re affected, using genetic, medical, and thinking/learning tests. It may help researchers better understand the condition and improve future care.
New York, New YorkAges 2 years+ - NCT07644338Recruiting
Brain Stimulation for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
This study tests a new non-invasive brain stimulation technique called temporal interference stimulation to help reduce PTSD symptoms. If you have PTSD that's lasted at least 3 months, this trial may help you or contribute to better treatments for others.
ShanghaiAges 18–50 - NCT05608434RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
VR training for improving attention in kids with ADHD
This study tests a virtual reality (VR) program meant to strengthen attention skills in children with ADHD. It compares different VR-based training options and looks at whether kids improve on attention-related thinking skills after the sessions.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 8–16 - NCT07131215Recruiting
Smart technology for health in early menopause
This trial tests whether a smartphone-based program can help monitor and improve the physical and mental health of women who have recently gone through menopause. It aims to see if technology can support healthy lifestyle changes during this transition.
TainanAges 40–65 - NCT06811571Recruiting
Early help for teens with risky gaming habits
This study tests an early help program for teens whose gaming is causing problems but isn't yet a full disorder. The goal is to see if it can prevent things from getting worse.
ShanghaiAges 12–18 - NCT05497115Recruiting
Care model to improve access to mental health after trauma
This trial tests a practical care plan to help people get mental health support after a traumatic injury, especially if screening suggests risk for PTSD or depression. It may help you connect faster to the right kind of treatment after your injury.
Washington, VirginiaAges 16 years+ - NCT06348992Recruiting
Talk therapy and yoga for burnout in parents of children with autism
This study tests if combining talk therapy (ACT) with gentle yoga can help parents of children with autism who feel burned out. If you often feel exhausted or overwhelmed by caregiving, this program may give you new coping skills and support.
Daqing, None SelectedAges Any age - NCT06377189Recruiting
Mental health support from a specialist in primary care
This study tests whether adding a psychiatric consultant to your primary care team can help people struggling with mental distress or complex medical issues. If you're already seeing a primary care doctor and need extra mental health support, this might be for you.
Neuchâtel, Canton of NeuchâtelAges 18 years+ - NCT06452849Recruiting
Brain magnetic stimulation treatment for teen depression
This trial is testing a non-invasive treatment that uses safe magnetic pulses to stimulate specific parts of the brain in teens with moderate to severe depression. The goal is to see if this can help improve mood without medication changes.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 14–18 - NCT06461260Recruiting
MRI-guided brain stimulation for depression
This trial uses a special MRI to focus brain stimulation on an area that helps control mood (the amygdala). It aims to find a better way to treat depression when current medications aren't enough.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–65 - NCT06528938Recruiting
Accelerated vs. standard TMS for teen depression
This study tests whether a faster, brain-guided form of TMS (called iTBS) can help treat depression in teenagers better than standard TMS. You may qualify if you're 16–19, have tried an antidepressant that didn't work well, and have no medical reasons to avoid TMS or MRI.
Ottawa, OntarioAges 16–19 - NCT06626789RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Brain training to help control emotions in BPD
This study tests whether a brain-training technique (using fMRI to help you learn to control your emotions) can help people with borderline personality disorder who haven't improved with other therapies.
Freiburg im BreisgauAges 18–65 - NCT05859347Recruiting
Brain stimulation study for cannabis use disorder
This trial tests whether a treatment called repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (a non-surgical magnetic stimulation to the brain) can help people reduce or stop cannabis use. You may be eligible if you have cannabis use disorder and meet specific safety and symptom criteria.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18–65 - NCT07342907Recruiting
Internal Family Systems therapy for borderline personality disorder
This study tests a type of talk therapy called Internal Family Systems (IFS) to see if it helps people with borderline personality disorder (BPD). You would attend 50 therapy sessions over about 12-15 months to explore how this approach may improve your symptoms and well-being.
Tiny, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT06595953RecruitingPhase 2
Music therapy with CBT for child anxiety
This study tests if adding a special music therapy that responds to where your child looks during cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can help reduce anxiety better than CBT alone. It is designed for children 8–17 with separation, generalized, or social anxiety.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 8–17 - NCT06881810RecruitingPhase 2
Oxytocin for social skills in schizophrenia
This trial tests if adding oxytocin (a hormone that helps with social bonding) to regular therapy can improve social skills in people with schizophrenia or related disorders. You must have some negative symptoms (like lack of motivation or social withdrawal) and be in treatment at least twice a week.
Mannheim, Baden-WurttembergAges 18–64 - NCT05945277Recruiting
Peer support after a recent hospital stay
This trial tests a “critical time intervention” approach with peer support for people with a psychotic disorder soon after leaving psychiatric inpatient care. It may help by providing practical support during a high-risk period for relapse and distress.
LisbonAges 18–65 - NCT05802758Recruiting
Training program for some youth in residential settings
This trial tests a mental health program that focuses on behavior and emotion control, using skills training that involves “exposure” to challenging situations in a safe way. It may help some young people with conduct-related difficulties while they live in a prison or state residential school.
HelsinkiAges 15–20
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for mental disorder?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 346 recruiting mental disorder studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a mental disorder trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a mental disorder trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
Related conditions
Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.