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
- NCT05287815Recruiting
Study care needs and nursing support for older adults
This study looks at what health care support older adults need and how nursing help may improve healthy habits and quality of life. You may be invited if you’re 65 or older and able to communicate for the study.
Famagusta, MutluyakaAges 65–84 - NCT05555875Recruiting
Study how people engage with digital mental health tools
This study looks at what helps (or prevents) people from using digital mental health programs. You may join if you have meaningful depression and/or anxiety symptoms and you can use a smartphone for the study apps.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–75 - NCT05627492Recruiting
DBT booster sessions for youth at bipolar risk
This study adds short “booster” sessions to Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) for young people who already took part in a prior DBT study, including those with bipolar symptoms or strong family risk. It aims to see if extra DBT support helps mood and coping over time.
Toronto, OntarioAges 14–25 - NCT05765656Recruiting
Doctors and pharmacists helping older adults reduce sleeping pills
This study will see if working closely with your doctor and pharmacist can help older adults safely reduce or stop taking medications for anxiety or sleep, like benzodiazepines.
NantesAges 65 years+ - NCT05833165Recruiting
Homeopathic approach added to cancer center care
This study checks whether it’s practical and acceptable to offer a homeopathic approach alongside usual care at a cancer center. If you agree, you may be asked to participate in an interview or related study activities to help evaluate the approach.
HaifaAges 18 years+ - NCT05838404Recruiting
Program to support mental health during early pregnancy
This study tests an intervention meant to improve mental health for people during pregnancy, starting in the first part of pregnancy. You might be able to join if you are already receiving prenatal care and speak English or Spanish.
New Orleans, LouisianaAges 18 years+ - NCT05855668Recruiting
Study how brain and behavior differ in alcohol and cannabis use
This study looks at how people’s thoughts, brain-related measures, and behaviors differ between alcohol use disorder and cannabis use disorder. You may be asked to join group psychotherapy and complete assessments, which could help improve how care is planned for people like you.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18 years+ - 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 - NCT05991154Recruiting
JoyPop app study for Indigenous young adults on a wait-list
This study tests a mobile app called JoyPop designed to help improve mental health and well-being. It is for Indigenous young adults who are waiting for counseling services at Dilico Anishinabek Family Care.
Thunder Bay, OntarioAges 18–25 - NCT06134219Recruiting
Course for brain fatigue after Graves' disease
This study tests a course designed to help with brain fatigue (mental tiredness) that can happen after Graves' disease. It is for people whose thyroid levels are stable but who still struggle with fatigue.
GothenburgAges 18–72 - NCT06239545Recruiting
JoyPop app for mental health support in young adults
This trial tests a mobile app called JoyPop designed to help young adults manage their mental health while they wait for services. It aims to see if using the app can improve well-being and reduce distress.
Thunder Bay, OntarioAges 18–25 - NCT06239519Recruiting
JoyPop mobile app for youth mental health
This trial is testing a mobile app called JoyPop to help youth with their mental health while they wait for counselling. Participants use the app for a few weeks and share feedback.
Thunder Bay, OntarioAges 12–17 - NCT06246214Recruiting
Biological rhythms for perinatal mental health
This study looks at whether understanding your body's daily rhythms (like sleep and activity) can help treat depression after childbirth. If you are 4-6 weeks postpartum and have been diagnosed with postnatal depression, this could be an option for you.
Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do SulAges 18 years+ - NCT06346028RecruitingPhase 4
TMS for quitting smoking
This study tests whether a brain stimulation therapy called transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) can help people quit smoking. It is for adults who smoke daily and are willing to try TMS as a treatment.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18–70 - 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 - NCT06479980Recruiting
Single session narrative therapy study
This study tests a single session of narrative therapy to help patients at the clinic process personal stories and improve well-being. It is for adults who can complete surveys in English.
Seattle, WashingtonAges 18 years+ - NCT06495034Recruiting
Airwave compression to prevent arm swelling after breast cancer surgery
This trial tests whether wearing a special airwave compression sleeve after breast cancer surgery can prevent arm swelling (lymphedema). It is for women who are about to have lymph node surgery under their arm.
Shantou, GuangdongAges 18–70 - NCT06548126Recruiting
Online parenting program for displaced families
This trial tests an online parenting program for caregivers who have experienced forced displacement. It aims to support families with children aged 6 to 12 by teaching positive parenting skills.
Tempe, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT06683092Recruiting
Restarting triple therapy with close monitoring for side effects
This trial tests whether carefully restarting a triple-combination CFTR modulator (VTD) is safe and helpful for people with cystic fibrosis who had to stop or change Trikafta because of mental health side effects or liver injury. You will be closely monitored with surveys and daily diaries to ensure your safety.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 6 years+ - 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 - 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 - NCT06780917Recruiting
Online cognitive testing for older adults with depression or memory concerns
This study tests whether an online cognitive assessment platform (Creyos) is valid for older adults with major depression or mild cognitive impairment. Participants will complete brain games or puzzles to see how well the online tool measures thinking skills.
Toronto, OntarioAges 60 years+ - NCT06795581RecruitingPhase 1
Brain imaging study for alcohol use disorder
This study uses a special brain scan (PET) to look at a protein called PDE4B in people with alcohol use disorder. The goal is to better understand how alcohol affects the brain, which may lead to new treatments.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–70 - 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
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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.