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
- NCT06619782Recruiting
Helping clinics support teens at risk for suicide
This study tests a way to help clinics better support teens and young adults who might be at risk for suicide. If you are 12 to 24 and your doctor's screening shows you may need extra help, the clinic will use a special program to connect you with the right care.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 12–80 - 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 - 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 - NCT06399991Recruiting
Improving mental health care in Malawi clinics
This study is testing a new way to help clinics in Malawi better support patients with mental health needs. If you are an adult patient at a participating clinic who has recently had symptoms of depression or anxiety, you may be eligible.
ChiradzuluAges 18 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 - NCT06375083RecruitingPhase 2
Computer therapy for suicide prevention and depression in Veterans
This trial tests two different computer-based therapy programs for Veterans: one for preventing suicide and one for treating depression. Both programs are designed to be done at home on your computer or tablet.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 18–65 - 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 - 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+ - 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+ - 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+ - 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 - NCT04882839RecruitingPhase 2
Therapy with psilocybin for severe OCD symptoms
This Phase 2 study tests whether psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy can reduce symptoms in adults with severe, treatment-resistant OCD. It also focuses on safety and whether this approach is practical to run.
BeershebaAges 18–65 - NCT05849753Recruiting
Access program for diabetes tech in kids with type 1
This trial helps children with type 1 diabetes get advanced diabetes technology, aiming to reduce gaps in access for families with fewer resources. It will check whether these tools are usable and helpful for diabetes care in children who meet the study needs.
Jacksonville, FloridaAges 6–17 - 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+ - 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+ - NCT05703685RecruitingPhase 1
Imaging brain inflammation target in depression with PET
This Phase 1 study uses a PET brain scan tracer to see how a specific brain target (PDE4B) is involved in major depressive disorder (MDD). It’s mainly testing whether the imaging approach works and what it shows in people with depression who meet specific safety and medication rules.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–70 - 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 - NCT05427500Enrolling by invitationPhase 3
Nerve block treatment for PTSD with strong stress-and-alertness symptoms
This Phase 3 study tests whether a procedure called a stellate ganglion block can reduce PTSD symptoms, especially feeling highly “on edge” (hyperarousal). You may join if you have PTSD despite appropriate usual treatments and are able to go through the procedure safely.
Ottawa, OntarioAges 18–69 - NCT05153382Recruiting
Dialectical behavior therapy for youth at bipolar risk
This trial tests whether a structured therapy called dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) helps young people with bipolar disorder or at risk for it, especially with self-harm or risky behaviors. It may help by teaching coping skills and improving safety and emotional control.
Toronto, OntarioAges 13–23 - 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 - NCT04396873RecruitingPhase 1
PET brain scan study of inflammation markers in neurodegeneration
This Phase 1 study tests a PET scan to measure inflammation-related changes in the brain using a medication called ketoprofen. It may help researchers understand which people with certain brain diseases could benefit from treatments aimed at inflammation.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–99 - NCT04367857Recruiting
Study of COVID antibody levels in healthcare workers
This study measures how many healthcare workers have COVID antibodies (proof of past infection or immune response). Results may help estimate how widespread COVID exposure has been among hospital staff.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT04325958Recruiting
Test how cannabis affects driving in different age groups
This study looks at how smoked cannabis changes driving performance when compared across two age groups. It may help researchers understand safety risks and differences by age.
Toronto, OntarioAges 19–45
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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.