Clinical trials
Mental Health Care clinical trials
Below are recruiting mental health care clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 264 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06849869Recruiting
Collaborative care for perinatal wellness
This trial tests a collaborative care model to support the mental health and wellness of pregnant and postpartum people. It aims to improve access to care and outcomes for all patients at participating clinics.
Providence, Rhode IslandAges 18 years+ - NCT05166694Recruiting
Personalized testing to check drug interactions and gene effects
This study uses personalized information to help understand how your current medicines interact with each other and with your genes. It may help your care team choose safer, more effective medication plans for you.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 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+ - NCT06248203Recruiting
Teacher-led mental health support for teens in Darjeeling
This trial tests a program in which teachers get extra training to support students with emotional or behavioral challenges in low-cost private schools in Darjeeling. It aims to see if teachers can make a positive difference for these teens.
Darjeeling, West BengalAges 13 years+ - NCT06939712Recruiting
Online mental health program for Crohn's patients
This study tests an online program that uses positive psychology to help improve mental health and quality of life in people with Crohn's disease who have mild anxiety or depression. The program is done over the internet, so you can join from home.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–75 - NCT06378541Recruiting
Smartphone app for suicide prevention in veterans
This study tests if a smartphone app can help veterans who are hospitalized after a suicidal crisis. The app is designed to support mental health and prevent future crises.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 18 years+ - NCT06888999Recruiting
Virtual Reality to Help Cabin Crew Return to Work After Sick Leave
This trial tests whether using virtual reality (a computer-generated 3D environment) can help cabin crew members return to work after taking sick leave for mental health issues. It is designed for people whose occupational doctor has already referred them to a specific therapy clinic.
SchipholAges 18 years+ - NCT06941831Recruiting
Early childhood development program in Rwanda
This study looks at a program that helps families with young children (birth to 3 years) in Rwanda. It tests how well a digital dashboard supports caregivers and community workers who deliver early childhood development activities.
Kigali, KigaliAges 18 years+ - NCT05142683Recruiting
Test an integrated care plan for teens with depression
This study tests whether a structured, coordinated care pathway helps teens (and their caregivers) manage depression better than usual care. It aims to see if targeted treatment and follow-up improve depression symptoms over time.
Toronto, OntarioAges 13–18 - NCT06456307Recruiting
Stepped care for mood and anxiety during pregnancy
This study tests a step-by-step approach to help pregnant women who are feeling anxious or down. If you are at least 28 weeks pregnant and feeling stressed, worried, or sad, the study will offer you support and check on how you are doing.
NairobiAges 14 years+ - NCT06222632Enrolling by invitation
MIND diet and forest bathing for heart and mind
This study tests whether a brain-healthy diet (MIND diet) combined with relaxing walks in nature (forest bathing) can help protect your heart and improve your mood. It is for Chinese adults aged 50–75 who have high cholesterol and some anxiety.
Hong KongAges 50–75 - NCT06564948Recruiting
Better mental health support for people with police contact
This study looks at different ways to help people with mental health crises who have had contact with police. It compares the usual care with a program that connects people to support services, especially if you come to the emergency room with police.
Cambridge, MassachusettsAges 18–100 - 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 - NCT03987633Recruiting
Study links health records and samples to understand health gaps
This study asks people affected by a specific illness (or their family member) to share saliva (and sometimes blood) and answer health and quality-of-life questions. The goal is to better understand and reduce health inequality by matching new information with medical records.
Wolverhampton, West MidlandsAges 6 years+ - NCT07169630RecruitingPhase 1
PET scan study for Alzheimer's or mild cognitive impairment
This study uses a special PET scan to look at a brain protein called PDE4 in people with Alzheimer's disease or mild cognitive impairment. It may help researchers understand how this protein is involved in memory and thinking problems.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 50–100 - NCT07686393RecruitingPhase 1
Pet scan study of brain chemical norepinephrine
This study uses a special PET scan to look at the brain chemical norepinephrine, which may be linked to mood and anxiety. It helps researchers understand how the brain works by taking detailed pictures.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–105 - NCT07732660Recruiting
Building skills and reducing stigma for young people with HIV in Zambia
This trial helps young people aged 18 to 24 living with HIV in three districts of Zambia. It aims to reduce stigma and build job skills to improve their lives.
Lusaka, Lusaka ProvinceAges 18–24 - NCT06233344RecruitingPhase 2
Mindfulness and psilocybin study for healthy adults
This study tests whether combining mindfulness training with a single dose of psilocybin (a psychedelic found in certain mushrooms) can help healthy adults. It aims to explore how these two approaches together might improve well-being.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 25 years+ - NCT06963554Recruiting
Does Project Support help families after trauma?
This study tests a program called Project Support to help families deal with trauma. If you're a caregiver looking for trauma services for your 6-to-13-year-old child, and you can do telehealth sessions, this may be a good fit.
Charleston, South CarolinaAges 6–13 - NCT05929430Recruiting
Mindfulness program for university students in Spain
This trial tests whether an online mindfulness (mind-calming) program helps university students during their studies. You would practice mindfulness sessions online and complete brief assessments to see how you’re doing.
Sant Joan d'Alacant, AlicanteAges 18 years+ - NCT04582916RecruitingPhase 1
PET scan study of inflammation in major depression
This Phase 1 study uses a PET brain scan to look at inflammation-related activity (cyclooxygenase) in people with major depressive disorder (MDD). It may help researchers better understand how depression is connected to inflammation in the brain.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–70 - NCT07434531Enrolling by invitation
Emotional learning program for Pakistani adolescents
This trial tests a special program designed to help young students in Pakistan learn how to understand and manage their emotions, build better relationships, and handle everyday challenges. It aims to see if this program works and if students find it helpful.
IslamabadAges 10–14 - NCT07284368Enrolling by invitation
Advance Choice Document study for mental health care
This study looks at how Advance Choice Documents (ACDs) can help people who have been detained under the Mental Health Act. It aims to understand how these documents are made and used, so that future care can better respect your wishes.
LondonAges 16 years+ - NCT07271485RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Propranolol for misophonia: a pilot study
This trial tests if a blood pressure medication called propranolol can reduce the intense anger or anxiety some people feel in response to everyday sounds (like chewing or breathing). If you have misophonia and meet the study’s health and safety criteria, you may be able to join and receive the medication under medical supervision at a clinic in Littleton, Colorado.
Littleton, ColoradoAges 18–65
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for mental health care?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 264 recruiting mental health care 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 health care 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 health care 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.