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 274 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07853781RecruitingPhase 1
Imaging test for healthy volunteers
This study tests a new imaging agent that could help doctors see a specific protein in the brain related to inflammation. It is only for healthy adults to see if the agent is safe and works as expected.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–105 - NCT06438276Recruiting
Mental health support for teens through school services
This study tests whether psychiatric outreach nurses can help teenagers aged 12-16 who are dealing with mood issues, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive or eating disorder symptoms, or mild self-harm. The goal is to see if this extra support improves their mental health compared to the usual school services.
Kuopio, Northern SavoniaAges 12–16 - NCT07779707Recruiting
Healthy groceries for people with depression and food needs
This study gives free, healthy groceries made to match your health needs and offers support to help improve your mood and reduce stress. It aims to see if getting nutritious food can help people with depression feel better.
Worcester, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - 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 - NCT07734779Recruiting
Online caregiver training for anorexia nervosa support
This study tests an online caregiver training program to help you support a young person (ages 10-20) with anorexia nervosa. It may improve your skills and confidence in caregiving.
ShanghaiAges 10–20 - NCT07710521Enrolling by invitation
Comparing two treatments for moral injury in veterans
This study tests two talking treatments for veterans who feel guilt, shame, or distress from events during wartime. The goal is to see which treatment helps reduce these feelings and improve daily life.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 18–89 - 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 - NCT07625345RecruitingPhase 1
Brain Imaging Study of PDE4B Using a Radioactive Tracer
This research study uses a special radioactive tracer and imaging machines (PET and MRI scans) to take pictures of a specific protein in your brain called PDE4B. This is an early-stage study to see if this imaging method works safely and can help us understand brain chemistry in the future.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–101 - NCT07627386Recruiting
Lifestyle Program for Older Spouses Caring for Partners
This study tests whether a lifestyle intervention program can help older adults who are caregivers for spouses with memory problems. The program focuses on improving diet, exercise, cognitive activity, and social engagement to support both the caregiver's health and their ability to provide care.
KuopioAges 65 years+ - NCT07557368Recruiting
Gamified games to help with thinking and recovery in schizophrenia
This study tests whether playing structured games on a phone or tablet can help people with schizophrenia improve their thinking skills, memory, and social confidence while in the hospital. The games are designed to be engaging and therapeutic.
ShanghaiAges 18–45 - NCT07557017Recruiting
Emotional Disorder Treatment Study Using Unified Protocol
This study tests a structured therapy approach called the Unified Protocol, designed to treat multiple emotional disorders (like depression, anxiety, and OCD) with one flexible treatment. Researchers want to see if this approach helps people manage their symptoms over 14 weeks of outpatient therapy.
PragueAges 18 years+ - NCT07557381Recruiting
Game-Based Brain Training for Schizophrenia
This study tests whether playing games on a smartphone or tablet can help improve memory, attention, and thinking skills in people with schizophrenia. Researchers will track how the game-based training affects cognitive abilities over time.
ShanghaiAges 18–45 - 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+ - 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 - NCT07473505Recruiting
Nerve block for PTSD in special operations veterans
This study tests if a specific nerve block (cervical sympathetic block) can help reduce trauma-related symptoms in Special Operations veterans with PTSD. The goal is to see if this treatment is safe and can improve how you feel.
Strongsville, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT07458698Recruiting
A digital program to prevent anxiety during pregnancy
This study tests a mobile app called Reaching Calm that may help prevent anxiety disorders in pregnant people. It is for those who are already receiving prenatal care and have mild to moderate anxiety symptoms.
Leominster, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - 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 - NCT07420426Recruiting
Smartphone therapy for memory and mood problems
This trial tests a therapy program delivered by text or voice message on your smartphone. It's designed to help people with mild memory problems manage mood or behavior changes.
Hong KongAges 50 years+ - NCT06823492Recruiting
Early life and brain study
This study looks at how your early life experiences may affect your brain and behavior. You would visit the University of Manchester for assessments and help researchers understand these connections.
ManchesterAges 18–25 - NCT07369752Recruiting
Breathing exercises for teens with depression or anxiety
This study looks at whether breathing exercises can help improve brain health and mental well-being in teens with depression or anxiety. It is designed for adolescents who are already receiving care at a Mayo Clinic psychiatry clinic.
Albert Lea, MinnesotaAges 12–17 - NCT05898516Recruiting
JoyPop mental health app for Indigenous teens on a waitlist
This trial studies a mobile mental health app called JoyPop for Indigenous teens (ages 12–17) who are waiting to get mental health support. It may help by offering accessible support while they wait for services.
Thunder Bay, OntarioAges 12–17 - NCT07298369Recruiting
Cracking consciousness study with Monroe & Neuphoria
This study tests a new approach to understanding consciousness using digital tools. It might help you if you are curious about your own mind and willing to try new monitoring methods.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT07288008Recruiting
Brain stimulation for anxiety in veterans
This study tests a gentle, non-invasive brain stimulation technique called tACS to see if it can help reduce anxiety in veterans. You would receive daily sessions of this stimulation over the scalp for several weeks.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 19–70 - 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+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for mental health care?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 274 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.