Clinical trials
Mental Health Conditions clinical trials
Below are recruiting mental health conditions clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 204 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06950905Recruiting
Meditation study for women's well-being
This study explores whether a regular meditation practice can improve well-being in women. You might qualify if you are a woman aged 30–60 with some meditation experience and live in Spain.
Zaragoza, ZaragozaAges 30–60 - 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 - NCT06923423Recruiting
Cognitive processing therapy for drug use and trauma in prison
This study tests if a type of therapy called cognitive processing therapy (CPT) can help people in prison who have both a drug use problem and trauma-related stress. If you qualify, you would receive CPT and be compared to those getting usual care.
Little Rock, ArkansasAges 18 years+ - NCT06920628RecruitingPhase 1
Brain scan study for long COVID neurological symptoms
This study uses a special PET scan to look at brain inflammation in people with neurological symptoms after COVID-19. It aims to understand how inflammation might be linked to ongoing problems like brain fog or memory issues.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–70 - NCT06885606Recruiting
Using brain stimulation to help reduce vaping
This study tests whether a gentle brain stimulation technique called transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) can help people who vape daily cut back. You would attend daily sessions for two weeks to see if it makes a difference.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18–65 - NCT06868966Recruiting
Study of myelin in brain control for ages 10 to 25
This study looks at how myelin (the insulation around brain cells) affects your ability to control and coordinate movements. It involves an MRI brain scan and may help scientists understand brain development in young people.
ParisAges 10–25 - NCT06838689Recruiting
Comparing ways to involve people in pediatric, cancer, and serious illness research
This study compares two different methods for including patients, families, and clinicians in qualitative research about pediatric mental health, cancer screening, or serious illness. You can help by sharing your experiences and perspectives.
Hanover, New HampshireAges 18 years+ - NCT06809166RecruitingPhase 4
Contrave for weight loss in adults with obesity
This study tests whether a weight loss medication called Contrave can help adults with obesity lose weight by changing how their body uses energy and handles food. If you qualify, you will take Contrave and be monitored for several months.
Ottawa, OntarioAges 18–64 - 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 - NCT06792175Enrolling by invitation
Using speech to detect mental health conditions
This study uses a computer program to listen to your speech and see if it can help detect mental health or neurodevelopmental conditions. It may help find new ways to diagnose conditions like ADHD, anxiety, depression, and others earlier.
Brookline, MassachusettsAges 13–60 - NCT06788886Recruiting
Breathing practice for brain and mental health in cancer and other illnesses
This study tests a simple breathing practice to see if it can improve brain health and mental well-being for people with cancer, multiple sclerosis, or their caregivers. You will do light exercises and answer questionnaires, and some participants will also have an MRI brain scan.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18–85 - NCT06773949Recruiting
Exercise before rTMS for hard-to-treat depression
This trial tests if doing exercise before repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) can improve depression symptoms in people who haven't gotten better with standard treatments.
Ottawa, OntarioAges 18–75 - 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+ - 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+ - NCT06711666Recruiting
Maternal mental health and baby's brain in heart disease
This study looks at how a mother's mental health during pregnancy may affect the brain development of babies with a serious heart condition called critical cyanotic congenital heart disease (CHD). It aims to understand this link to improve support for families.
MarseilleAges Up to 50 years - NCT06672588Recruiting
Magnetic seizure therapy for schizophrenia
This trial tests a new type of brain stimulation called magnetic seizure therapy (MST) for people with schizophrenia who haven't gotten better with standard medicines. The goal is to see if MST can help reduce symptoms like hallucinations or confusion.
Vancouver, British ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT06648928Enrolling by invitation
App for reducing PTSD in Florida 9/11 responders
This study is testing a mobile app called PTSD Coach, along with support from a clinician, to help World Trade Center responders in Florida reduce symptoms of post-traumatic stress. It may be a good fit if you have some PTSD symptoms but not severe alcohol or drug use, and you are not already receiving PTSD treatment.
Miami, FloridaAges Any age - NCT06626789RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Brain signal training to help regulate emotions
This study tests a new brain-training technique that may help people with borderline personality disorder manage their emotions better. You will do mental exercises while an MRI scans your brain, and the results will show whether this training can reduce emotional distress.
Freiburg im BreisgauAges 18–65 - NCT06595953RecruitingPhase 2
Music therapy with CBT for child anxiety
This study tests if adding a special music therapy that responds to where your child looks during cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can help reduce anxiety better than CBT alone. It is designed for children 8–17 with separation, generalized, or social anxiety.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 8–17 - NCT06597474RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Food-Body-Mind wellness program for preschoolers
This study tests a 16-week program called Food-Body-Mind that helps preschoolers and their families build healthy habits. It focuses on movement, eating well, and feeling good about your body, and is designed for children ages 3 to 5 in Head Start programs.
Jackson, MichiganAges 3–5 - NCT06528938Recruiting
Accelerated vs. standard TMS for teen depression
This study tests whether a faster, brain-guided form of TMS (called iTBS) can help treat depression in teenagers better than standard TMS. You may qualify if you're 16–19, have tried an antidepressant that didn't work well, and have no medical reasons to avoid TMS or MRI.
Ottawa, OntarioAges 16–19 - NCT06518720RecruitingPhase 2
Psilocybin for Chronic Nerve Pain and Depression
This trial tests whether psilocybin (a psychedelic medication) can help people who have both chronic nerve pain and depression that hasn't responded to standard treatments. The goal is to see if it can reduce pain and improve mood.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18–65 - NCT06512220RecruitingPhase 2
Psilocybin for treatment-resistant depression brain imaging study
This study tests whether a psilocybin-based treatment can help people with depression that has not improved after trying several antidepressants. You will receive the study treatment and have brain scans to see how it affects brain connections.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18–65 - NCT06497920Recruiting
Brain stimulation for motor skills in autistic adults
This trial tests whether a type of brain stimulation called rTMS can improve motor skills (like coordination and movement) in autistic adults. If you have autism and notice challenges with motor function, this study may help.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18–40
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for mental health conditions?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 204 recruiting mental health conditions 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 conditions 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 conditions 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.
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