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 519 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06648642Recruiting
MRI-guided brain stimulation for alcohol use disorder
This study tests whether a new type of brain stimulation, guided by MRI and a robot, can help reduce heavy drinking in people with alcohol use disorder. The treatment is non-invasive and aims to improve brain function related to cravings.
San Antonio, TexasAges 18–65 - NCT06158607Recruiting
PrEP adherence help for women with substance use
This study tests a program to help Black and Hispanic women with substance use disorders take PrEP consistently to prevent HIV. The goal is to see if talking with a health coach can improve PrEP use and reduce HIV risk.
Houston, TexasAges 18–60 - NCT05776316Recruiting
Harm-reduction support for adults using opioids
This trial offers harm-reduction services for adults who have been misusing opioids (and sometimes other substances) recently. It’s designed to test support approaches that may reduce risks and improve well-being.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 18 years+ - NCT05800899Recruiting
Brief counseling program for alcohol-related injuries in Latinxs
This trial tests a culturally tailored, short counseling session for people who are Latinx and have alcohol-related injuries. It aims to reduce health disparities by helping improve treatment access and outcomes after an injury.
El Paso, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06419959Recruiting
NightWare watch for better sleep and heart health in veterans with PTSD
This study tests if a special watch (NightWare) can help veterans with PTSD who have nightmares sleep better and improve heart health. The watch vibrates gently during nightmares to reduce them without waking you up.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 22–88 - NCT07104123Recruiting
Improving treatment retention for substance use during pregnancy
This study is looking for pregnant people or new parents (within 3 years of giving birth) who have a substance use disorder. The goal is to find better ways to help them stay in treatment.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT06582290Recruiting
Testing a virtual autism assessment tool for teens
This trial tests a computer-based tool (OVAAT) to help assess autism in teens. It compares results from teens waiting for an autism assessment with those from teens without any known conditions.
OxfordAges 13–18 - NCT07307417Recruiting
Breathing muscle training for obesity
This trial tests if training your breathing muscles can improve respiratory function in people with obesity. It aims to help those with a BMI of 30 or higher.
Wroclaw, Dolny ŚląskAges 30–60 - NCT07227948RecruitingPhase 2
Testing semaglutide for cocaine use disorder
This study tests whether semaglutide, a medication used for weight management, can help reduce cocaine use in people with cocaine use disorder. You may qualify if you have a body mass index (BMI) of 25 or higher and recently used cocaine.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06549179Recruiting
Testing a tool to diagnose autism in adults
This study tests a new French questionnaire (AMSE) to see how well it can identify autism in adults who are seeking a first diagnosis. It may help you get a clearer answer about whether you have autism.
ParisAges 18 years+ - NCT06706232RecruitingPhase 2
Psilocybin for Depression and Suicidal Thoughts in Bipolar II
This trial tests if two doses of psilocybin, given under medical supervision, are safe and acceptable for people with Bipolar II disorder who have mild to moderate depression and certain suicidal thoughts. The goal is to see if it may help improve mood and reduce suicidal thinking.
Houston, TexasAges 25–70 - NCT02916810Recruiting
TMS for persistent auditory hallucinations using a new setup
This study tests a specific brain stimulation approach (TMS) to help reduce auditory hallucinations in adults with schizophrenia who have not improved enough with medications. It may help by changing how the brain regions involved in hearing voices are stimulated.
Houston, TexasAges 18–50 - NCT06712446Recruiting
Brain stimulation plus future thinking for methamphetamine use
This study tests whether combining a non-invasive brain stimulation technique (TMS) with a mental exercise called 'episodic future thinking' can help people reduce methamphetamine use. TMS uses magnetic pulses to stimulate brain areas linked to addiction, and episodic future thinking involves imagining positive future events to reduce cravings.
Houston, TexasAges 18–65 - NCT07372586Recruiting
Behavioral health support after ICU stay
This study tests a collaborative care model for mental health and recovery after an ICU stay. You might qualify if you visit the MUSC ICU Recovery Clinic within six months of leaving the hospital.
Charleston, South CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT05986578Recruiting
Brain stimulation for cocaine use disorder
This study tests whether brain stimulation can help people with cocaine use disorder. It is a research study that aims to identify brain targets for treatment with a non-invasive technique called transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS).
Houston, TexasAges 18–65 - NCT04354077Recruiting
Deep brain stimulation for opioid use disorder cravings
This trial studies whether deep brain stimulation (a device that delivers small electrical signals to the brain) can reduce cravings and improve symptoms in adults with opioid use disorder. You may be eligible if you have a long history of opioid dependence and have tried multiple treatment options without lasting success.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 22–65 - NCT07407829Recruiting
Step by Step Back: a physical activity program for stress exhaustion
This study tests whether a gradual physical activity program (called Step by Step Back) can help adults who are suffering from stress-related exhaustion. If you are feeling deeply exhausted and burned out but not in a crisis, this gentle walking-and-activity plan might help you regain energy step by step.
StockholmAges 20–64 - NCT04900064Recruiting
Self-help CBT added to primary care behavioral health
This trial studies whether adding a Swedish self-help version of “CBT” (a structured talking-therapy approach) improves care for adults getting behavioral health support in primary care. It may help people who want support for mental health without needing fully guided therapy sessions.
Varberg, Halland CountyAges 18 years+ - NCT05074732Recruiting
Study of forensic mental health admissions after a service move
This study looks at all adult admissions to Ireland’s National Forensic Mental Health Service during a specific time window. It may help improve how the new forensic service at Portrane runs in the future.
DublinAges 18 years+ - NCT06868537Recruiting
Launching! to Adulthood program for teens with autism
This study tests a program called Launching! to Adulthood, which is designed to help teens and young adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) prepare for adult life. You and a parent would take part in the program together.
Houston, TexasAges 18–25 - NCT06042361Enrolling by invitation
Making smoke-free housing fairer for residents
This study aims to make smoke-free policies more equitable in affordable housing communities. If you live in one of the six selected properties in Massachusetts, Maryland, or New York, you may be able to participate in a survey or a group discussion.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06390462Recruiting
Counseling for teens in school-based primary care
This study tests a brief counseling approach called Interpersonal Counseling for Adolescents (IPC-A) in school settings. It aims to help teens with emotional or social challenges before they become more serious, and it's designed for those who aren't already in mental health treatment.
HämeenlinnaAges 13–16 - NCT06601140Recruiting
Testing a smartphone app for tracking depression symptoms
This study tests a smartphone-based emotional monitoring device (EMOCARE) to see if it can accurately measure your mood compared to a standard depression questionnaire. It may help researchers find a simpler way to track depression symptoms.
AgenAges 18 years+ - NCT07184983Recruiting
Brain stimulation for cannabis use disorder
This study tests whether a gentle brain stimulation technique (called tDCS) can help people who want to cut down or stop using cannabis. You'll wear a headband-like device during sessions at NYU, and the study team will check in with you over time.
New York, New YorkAges 22–65
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for mental health disorder?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 519 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.