Clinical trials
Mental Health Disorder clinical trials
Below are recruiting mental health disorder clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 509 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07128095Recruiting
Wellness and nutrition check during COVID-19
This study looks at how exercise, nutrition, and overall wellness have been affected during the COVID-19 pandemic. It may help you understand how to improve your health habits.
Bloomington, IndianaAges 18–75 - NCT05866107Recruiting
App and smart scale program for weight loss in bipolar or schizophrenia
This study tests whether using a health app and smart body-fat scales helps people who are overweight or obese lose weight. It is designed for adults with bipolar disorder or schizophrenia who are stable and can safely follow the weight-loss and activity plan.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–60 - NCT06942559Recruiting
Brain stimulation for treatment-resistant OCD
This trial tests a new type of brain stimulation (TMS) that is timed to your brain's natural rhythms, targeting a part of the brain linked to OCD. It may help people whose OCD has not improved with standard treatments.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18–65 - NCT07404085Recruiting
Boosting thinking skills with training and medication in mood or schizophrenia disorders
This study tests whether adding a medication that may improve brain flexibility makes memory and thinking training work better for people with bipolar disorder, recurring depression, or schizophrenia spectrum disorders. It could help improve daily thinking skills and quality of life.
Frederiksberg, Capital Region of DenmarkAges 35–75 - NCT06951542Enrolling by invitation
Reducing HIV and mental health stigma in Malawi
This study tests a program to reduce stigma for people living with HIV who also have symptoms of depression. It aims to improve mental health and HIV outcomes.
MulanjeAges 18 years+ - NCT06105853Recruiting
Stress and brain activity in alcohol use disorder
This study looks at how people with alcohol use disorder respond to stress and what happens in the brain. You'll use a smartphone and may have an MRI scan to understand your stress responses.
Mannheim, Baden-WurttembergAges 18–65 - NCT03973268RecruitingPhase 1
Ketamine study to understand treatment response in hard-to-treat depression
This early-stage study tests ketamine and looks at what brain changes may explain why it helps people with major depression that hasn’t improved with usual treatments. You may be asked to stay in the hospital and complete detailed interviews, mood rating scales, and brain imaging.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–70 - NCT06457230Recruiting
Brain stimulation for methamphetamine use disorder
This study tests a new type of non-invasive brain stimulation (transcranial magnetic stimulation) that targets the cerebellum and prefrontal cortex to help people with methamphetamine use disorder. It aims to see if this treatment can reduce cravings and improve outcomes.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–60 - NCT07245134Recruiting
Virtual Reality Therapy for OCD in Hospital
This study tests whether virtual reality (VR) therapy can help people with OCD feel better. You will try a VR program designed to reduce obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors while staying in a hospital setting.
KlecanyAges 17–55 - NCT07169630RecruitingPhase 1
PET scan study for Alzheimer's or mild cognitive impairment
This study uses a special PET scan to look at a brain protein called PDE4 in people with Alzheimer's disease or mild cognitive impairment. It may help researchers understand how this protein is involved in memory and thinking problems.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 50–100 - 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 - NCT07871916Recruiting
Mindfulness app for parents going through divorce or separation
This study tests a mindfulness app designed to help parents manage stress during divorce or separation. It may help you feel calmer and more focused as you navigate this challenging time.
Stamford, ConnecticutAges 18 years+ - NCT07851051Recruiting
Memory training and brain changes in healthy young adults
This study looks at how training your working memory (the ability to hold and use information in your mind) affects brain activity. You would undergo MRI scans and do memory exercises to help researchers understand how the brain changes with practice, which may lead to better cognitive training methods.
ParisAges 18–30 - 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 - NCT06385223Recruiting
Personalized brain stimulation for hard-to-treat depression
This study tests a new, personalized form of brain stimulation (called TMS) using MRI scans to target the right areas for people whose depression hasn't improved with medication. It aims to see if this tailored approach works better than standard TMS.
SingaporeAges 21 years+ - NCT06208137Recruiting
Using immune risk score to guide recovery after stem cell transplant
This study uses a special score (immune risk score) to check how well your immune system rebuilds after a half-matched stem cell transplant. The goal is to find patients who might need extra help with immune recovery.
Tianjin, Tianjin MunicipalityAges 16 years+ - NCT07755774Recruiting
Mindfulness and emotion skills for teens who self-injure
This study tests a therapy program that helps teens manage difficult emotions and reduce self-injury. A parent also takes part in a separate program to support the teen.
StockholmAges 12–17 - 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 - 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 - NCT06659913Recruiting
Increasing physical activity for body and mind
This study is testing whether increasing physical activity can improve both your body and mind. It's for people who are currently not very active and want to see if moving more makes a difference.
TrondheimAges 12–17 - NCT06682689Recruiting
Nerve stimulation study for new mothers' mental health
This study tests whether a gentle nerve stimulation device (tVNS) worn on the ear can help new mothers feel better emotionally after childbirth. It is for women whose babies had normal organ scans and who do not have certain medical conditions or current mood disorders.
Tübingen, Baden-WurttembergAges 18 years+ - NCT07652333Recruiting
Strength training for muscle and mind on obesity medication
This study tests whether strength training can help adults taking new obesity medications (like Wegovy or Ozempic) maintain muscle and improve mental health. You would start the medication after your first study visit.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07637747Recruiting
Mental Health Decision Aids: Impact and Patient Experience
This study looks at how decision aids—tools that help you understand your treatment options—work in mental health care. Researchers want to learn if these tools help patients like you make better choices about your care.
OdenseAges 18 years+ - 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
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for mental health disorder?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 509 recruiting mental health disorder 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 disorder 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 disorder 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.