Clinical trials
Mental Distress clinical trials
Below are recruiting mental distress clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 26 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07231406Recruiting
Narrative therapy for young people with mental distress
This trial tests if narrative therapy (a talking therapy that helps you reshape your personal story) can reduce moderate mental distress in young people in Hong Kong. It is designed for those who are not currently in other structured therapy and do not have severe mental health conditions.
Hong KongAges 12–24 - NCT07183085Enrolling by invitation
Digital mental health care programs study
This study tests if a digital care program can improve mental health. You might join if you are 18 or older and have mild to moderate symptoms.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT06627140Recruiting
Preterm birth, parent stress, and child mental health
This study follows up on families who were already in an earlier research project about preterm birth. It looks at how parents' stress during pregnancy and after birth might affect their child's mental health as they grow up.
Frankfurt am Main, HesseAges Any age - NCT06908343Recruiting
Expectations and Distress in Mental Health Patients and Their Therapists
This study looks at how your expectations about therapy affect your distress and how your therapist's expectations play a role. It may help improve treatment for people like you at Shalvata.
IsraelAges Any age - NCT05626374Enrolling by invitation
Remote check-in tool to reduce dropout in training
This study tests whether adding a remote, self-report tool for distress (how overwhelmed or unwell someone feels) improves how many people complete a vocational training program. It’s meant to support people using the usual case management, but with extra remote check-ins.
Barrie, OntarioAges 18–49 - NCT06919133Enrolling by invitation
Using smartphone markers to manage depression symptoms
This study tests whether using a smartphone app to track your mood and behavior can help you manage depression symptoms better. You'll use digital tools to monitor your own progress and learn self-management strategies.
FrederiksbergAges 18 years+ - NCT06937021Enrolling by invitation
Art and philosophy program for kids' eco-anxiety
This trial tests whether an art and philosophy program can help elementary school children manage their eco-anxiety. If your child is in elementary school, they may be able to join.
Henhurst Ridge, Burton-on-TrentAges 5–12 - NCT06821373Recruiting
Chatbot to help teens reduce digital addiction and stress
This trial tests a chatbot designed to help teenagers cut down on internet gaming and social media addiction, reduce sedentary behavior, and improve mental well-being. If you or your teen spend a lot of time online and feel stressed, this study may offer support.
Hong KongAges 10–19 - NCT07181863Recruiting
Online support for diabetes and mental health
This trial tests a team-based program that combines diabetes care with mental health support. It aims to help you better manage both your diabetes and emotional well-being through remote check-ins and coaching.
Hamilton, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT06836323Recruiting
Moral distress and resilience in neonatal care providers
This study looks at how moral distress and personal resilience affect the mental health of healthcare workers who care for newborn babies. By answering surveys, you can help researchers understand these challenges and find ways to support staff.
BernAges Any age - NCT06197711Recruiting
PRISMA for mental health in pretrial detention
This study tests whether a program called PRISMA can help improve mental health for people in pretrial detention. It is designed for detainees in Zurich and Bern who speak one of nine languages and are not in immediate crisis.
Zurich, Canton of ZurichAges 18 years+ - NCT07223736Recruiting
AI education for new mothers after birth
This study tests an AI-based education tool for first-time mothers to help with recovery and reduce loneliness after childbirth. You participate from home using your smartphone for 2-6 weeks after delivery.
La Jolla, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06776523Recruiting
Psychological help study for refugees in Switzerland
This study tests a brief psychological program (Problem Management Plus, or PM+) to see if it helps refugees and asylum seekers feel better. If you are feeling stressed, anxious, or down, this may be an option for you.
ZurichAges 16 years+ - NCT07594756Recruiting
Online social support while waiting for mental health care
This trial tests an online platform that offers social support and activities for young people aged 16 to 25 who are waiting for mental health care. It may help reduce distress and make the waiting period easier.
AmsterdamAges 16–25 - NCT06389565Recruiting
Change My Story: A mental health program for young adults with HIV
This study tests a mental health program to help young people living with HIV who feel down or depressed. It's designed to see if talking through your story can help you feel better and function day-to-day.
Ibadan, Oyo StateAges 16–29 - NCT05604430Enrolling by invitation
Study of pre-hospital breathing support with a specific ventilator
This study looks at breathing support given outside the hospital using a particular ZOLL ventilator model and software version. If you were treated with the right equipment, the team will use the ventilator’s recorded data to evaluate how ventilation was delivered.
Hartford, ConnecticutAges Any age - NCT07654569Recruiting
Mental health help for university students online
This study tests an online program to help university students feel better mentally. It uses a type of therapy called ACT to teach useful skills for handling stress and emotions.
Bologna, BOAges 18 years+ - NCT07379138Recruiting
Talk therapy for distress in advanced melanoma
This study is testing whether a type of talk therapy (cognitive behavioral therapy) can help improve quality of life, including mental health, for people recently diagnosed with advanced melanoma. It is designed to understand and reduce cancer-related distress.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT07483333Recruiting
Comparing two group therapies for kids with medical conditions and trauma
This study compares two types of group therapy for youth ages 8–18 who have a chronic medical condition and trauma-related distress. The goal is to see which type of group helps kids feel better and handle their health challenges.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 8–18 - NCT07064928Enrolling by invitation
Reducing HIV stigma in pregnancy and after birth
This study tests a program to reduce stigma related to HIV among pregnant women and new mothers. You may be eligible if you are living with HIV, are between 24 and 36 weeks pregnant, and plan to stay in the area for at least 6 months after your baby is born.
AccraAges 14 years+ - NCT07209306Recruiting
Psychological help for migrants in Italy: The ADVANCE trial
This trial tests two WHO-designed psychological programs (called SH+ and DWM) to help migrants in Italy cope with stress, anxiety, and depression. You will be randomly assigned to one of the programs to see if they improve your mental health and well-being.
Verona, ItalyAges 18 years+ - NCT06804694Recruiting
Technology-based support for young adults with type 1 diabetes distress
This study tests a special program that combines technology and a care team to help young adults with type 1 diabetes who feel stressed or overwhelmed by their diabetes. The goal is to see if this approach is helpful and manageable for participants.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18–29 - NCT07871916Recruiting
Mindfulness app for parents going through divorce or separation
This study tests a mindfulness app designed to help parents manage stress during divorce or separation. It may help you feel calmer and more focused as you navigate this challenging time.
Stamford, ConnecticutAges 18 years+ - NCT07212075Recruiting
Digital twin study for mental health in diabetes
This study uses digital twins—a virtual model of your health—to track how your mental health changes with diabetes. It aims to find patterns that could help personalize mental health care.
Bad Mergentheim, Baden-WurttembergAges 18–80
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for mental distress?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 26 recruiting mental distress 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 distress 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 distress 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.