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 523 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07209306Recruiting
Psychological help for migrants in Italy: The ADVANCE trial
This trial tests two WHO-designed psychological programs (called SH+ and DWM) to help migrants in Italy cope with stress, anxiety, and depression. You will be randomly assigned to one of the programs to see if they improve your mental health and well-being.
Verona, ItalyAges 18 years+ - NCT06543732Recruiting
Return to work program for stress-related sick leave
This study tests a program called Vital@Work that helps employees who are on sick leave due to stress to return to work. If you have been off work for 2 to 12 weeks because of stress, this program might support your recovery and reintegration.
AmsterdamAges 18–68 - NCT07163013Recruiting
Digital therapy for teens with depression
This trial tests a digital therapy (a phone- or computer-based program) that teaches you skills to manage depression. It is designed for Chinese-speaking teens who have moderate to severe depression and are not currently receiving other treatment.
ChongqingAges 12–18 - NCT07118072Recruiting
Online therapy for childhood trauma and depression symptoms
This study will test if a special online therapy program, called i-STAIR, can help people who had a tough childhood and are now dealing with some depression symptoms. It focuses on building skills to manage emotions and relationships, all from the comfort of your home.
SingaporeAges 21–65 - 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 - NCT06919432Recruiting
tACS brain stimulation for teens with self-harm
This trial tests if a gentle brain stimulation technique called tACS (transcranial alternating current stimulation) can help reduce non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) in teens. If you are 12-21 and have had at least 5 self-harm episodes in the past year with one in the last month, you may be eligible.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 12–21 - NCT07287878Recruiting
Brain stimulation to improve social reward in depression
This trial tests a new type of brain stimulation called temporal interference stimulation to see if it can improve how people with depression experience social rewards. You may be eligible if you have depression with certain features like increased appetite, weight gain, or feeling very sensitive to rejection, and you are between 16 and 60 years old.
Shanghai, ChinaAges 16–65 - NCT06669624Recruiting
Help for parents and toddlers facing tough times
This study tests a program to help parents and young children build resilience. If your toddler has faced hard times, the program offers support to strengthen your relationship and help your family thrive.
Chapel Hill, South CarolinaAges 18 years+ - 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 - NCT05526196Recruiting
Study how cannabis and tobacco affect reaction and feelings
This study tests how cannabis and tobacco—used together or separately—affect your thinking speed, how you feel, and body responses. You may help researchers understand these effects under controlled conditions, which could be useful for safer use and treatment decisions.
Toronto, OntarioAges 19–45 - NCT06986850Recruiting
FeelSync: A study on emotions and mental health
This trial uses smartphone surveys to help students understand and manage their emotions better. You might help improve tools for emotion awareness and mental health.
RotterdamAges 18–30 - NCT06142032Recruiting
Virtual support groups in metaverse for Ukrainian refugees
This trial tests whether virtual support groups in the metaverse can help Ukrainian refugees feel connected and supported. If you are a Ukrainian refugee without a diagnosed mental disorder and not currently in treatment, you may be eligible.
BucharestAges 18–85 - NCT06802952Recruiting
Personalized magnetic brain stimulation for early psychosis risk
This study tests whether a type of magnetic brain stimulation (rTMS) can help people who are at high risk for psychosis. The stimulation is personalized using a brain scan called magnetoencephalography (MEG) to target the right areas.
ShanghaiAges 13–35 - 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+ - NCT07173608Recruiting
Meditation and thinking skills for teen mental health
This study tests whether learning meditation and a thinking skill called cognitive reappraisal (changing how you think about a situation) can help teens feel better and handle stress. It is for teens aged 15-18 who live in the US and can visit a hospital in Boston.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 15–18 - 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 - 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 - NCT07734779Recruiting
Online caregiver support for families of teens with anorexia
This trial offers a fully online program to help caregivers of teens with anorexia nervosa. It combines two proven approaches to support your family and improve your teen's recovery.
ShanghaiAges Any age - NCT07211438RecruitingPhase 2
Psilocybin with Monitors for Treatment-Resistant Depression
This study tests whether trained monitors improve the safety and outcomes of psilocybin therapy for people with depression that hasn't responded to other treatments. Participants will receive psilocybin in a supervised setting and will need to temporarily stop other psychiatric medications.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18–70 - NCT07191119Recruiting
Nerve stimulation for insomnia in childhood leukemia survivors
This study tests a small, wearable device that gently stimulates a nerve in your ear (called the vagus nerve) to help with insomnia. It's designed for adult survivors of childhood leukemia who still have trouble sleeping.
Memphis, TennesseeAges 20–50 - NCT07055061Recruiting
Music for reducing stress, anxiety and depression
This trial tests if listening to specially designed music can help reduce stress, anxiety and depression. It may be a good option for people who are not currently taking medication or receiving treatment.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–60 - 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+ - NCT03388606Recruiting
Studying adolescent depression and how to treat it
This study looks closely at how depression shows up in teens and tests approaches to treatment. It may help teens and families better understand depression and get access to structured care as part of research.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 11–25 - NCT04033679Recruiting
Brain stimulation to help people stay on schizophrenia medications
This study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation treatment can improve medication adherence in people with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder. If it helps you take meds more reliably, it may also support more stable mental health over time.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for mental health disorder?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 523 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.