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 199 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06022991Recruiting
Fathers and partners in preterm baby care study
This study looks at how involving fathers and partners in the care of preterm babies in the hospital can help the whole family. It aims to understand what works best for families and their babies.
LondonAges Any age - NCT06032377Recruiting
Online therapy for sleep and brain health in older adults
This study tests an online talk therapy program (CBT) to help older adults with both sleep troubles and mild memory or thinking concerns. It's done from home, and aims to improve sleep and brain health.
Ottawa, OntarioAges 60–99 - NCT06038721Recruiting
Unified Protocol for kids with emotional concerns
This trial tests a program called Unified Protocol for children ages 7–17 who have emotional difficulties like anxiety, depression, trauma, or obsessive-compulsive symptoms. It aims to help kids and their parents learn skills to manage these feelings together.
Coral Gables, FloridaAges 7–17 - NCT06047301Recruiting
Pathways: A hope program for advanced lung cancer patients
This study tests a program called 'Pathways' that helps people with advanced lung cancer set personal goals, manage mental health, and improve quality of life. It's for those who are already receiving IV cancer treatment and are feeling some distress.
Lexington, KentuckyAges 18 years+ - NCT06086366Recruiting
Brain scan study for depression after COVID-19
This study uses brain scans to understand depression that starts soon after COVID-19. Researchers want to see if there are changes in brain chemistry related to depression, and you may help find new treatment targets.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18–75 - NCT06152705Recruiting
fMRI-Guided vs. Standard Brain Stimulation for Depression
This study compares two types of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) to treat depression. One type uses a brain scan (fMRI) to guide the treatment, while the other uses a standard approach. It may help people whose depression hasn't improved with medication.
Ottawa, OntarioAges 18 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+ - NCT06247306Recruiting
Neurofeedback and stress in alcohol use
This study uses a brain-training technique called neurofeedback to help understand how stress and drinking are linked. You would use your smartphone to participate, and the goal is to find better ways to manage alcohol use.
Mannheim, Baden-WurttembergAges 18–65 - NCT06251635Recruiting
Antipsychotics and brain insulin in women
This study looks at how a common antipsychotic medication (olanzapine) affects how the brain uses insulin in young women. It aims to understand weight gain and metabolic changes linked to these drugs.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18–35 - NCT06337214Recruiting
TCM therapy for energy in breast cancer patients
This trial tests whether adding Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) therapy can help maintain or improve your energy and vitality while you are undergoing standard cancer treatments like chemotherapy, radiation, or targeted therapy.
TaipeiAges 18–85 - 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 - NCT06456983Recruiting
Maintenance ECT for hard-to-treat schizophrenia
This trial tests if regular electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) can help people whose schizophrenia has not improved with clozapine or who cannot take clozapine. Researchers will see if maintenance ECT helps prevent symptoms from returning.
AachenAges 18–75 - NCT06462196Recruiting
Study of Depression, Bipolar Disorder & Suicide Risk
This study looks at how depression, bipolar disorder, and suicide risk naturally change over time. It aims to better understand these conditions so doctors can improve treatments.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–120 - 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 - 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 - NCT06512389RecruitingPhase 2
Testing CBD for alcohol cravings
This study tests whether a medication called cannabidiol (CBD) can help reduce cravings for alcohol. Over several weeks, you will take the study pill and attend lab sessions where you can choose to drink alcohol in a safe setting.
Toronto, OntarioAges 19 years+ - 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 - 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 - NCT06626789RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Brain training to help control emotions in BPD
This study tests whether a brain-training technique (using fMRI to help you learn to control your emotions) can help people with borderline personality disorder who haven't improved with other therapies.
Freiburg im BreisgauAges 18–65 - 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+ - NCT06732128Recruiting
Nature virtual reality for depression in Alzheimer's disease
This trial tests whether a virtual reality nature experience can help improve mood in people with early-to-moderate Alzheimer's disease. Participants will use a VR headset and a few apps at home, with a caregiver present, over several sessions.
Toronto, OntarioAges 50 years+ - 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+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for mental health conditions?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 199 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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