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
- NCT06677515Recruiting
Using VR to improve social skills in people with substance use and mental health issues
This study tests whether virtual reality (VR) training can help people with substance use and mental health disorders improve their social functioning. If you are getting treatment for substance use and can attend VR sessions twice a week for 5 weeks, you may be able to join.
BrumunddalAges 18–70 - NCT06575894Enrolling by invitation
Mental health program for home visiting staff in Iowa and Indiana
This trial tests a program to improve mental health support for staff and volunteers in home visiting programs in Iowa and Indiana. It aims to help you feel better and more supported at work.
Indianapolis, IndianaAges 18 years+ - NCT05316948Recruiting
Study of mental health and sexuality in teens
This study asks young people in psychiatric care about mental health and sexuality, using their study information to understand how these may relate. You may be able to join whether or not you take psychiatric (mental health) medicines, as long as it doesn’t interfere with urgent/emergency needs.
Vence, Alpes MaritimesAges 15 years+ - NCT06511908RecruitingPhase 2
Testing a new ketamine-like drug for hard-to-treat depression
This study tests a new experimental drug (2R,6R)-HNK, a chemical related to ketamine, given by IV infusion to see if it can help people with depression that hasn't improved with other treatments. The goal is to find a new option for people who have not found relief from standard antidepressants.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–70 - NCT06489912Recruiting
Mental health of teens in special educational facilities in France
This study looks at the mental health of teenagers who are in special educational and therapeutic facilities (DITEPs) in France. It helps researchers understand how these teens are doing emotionally and mentally.
BesançonAges 12–16 - NCT06212687Recruiting
Digital education program for mental health outpatient care
This study tests a digital education program called StartHjelp for people waiting to start mental health outpatient treatment. The program helps you learn before therapy begins, so you might feel more prepared and get more out of your treatment.
Trondheim, TrøndelagAges 18–65 - NCT05910580Recruiting
Screening and support for alcohol and substance risk in adults
This study aims to improve care access and outcomes for adults who screen positive for risky alcohol or drug use. If you qualify, you may be offered ways to connect to support during your reproductive years.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT05824234Recruiting
REFOCUS program for mental health care teams
This trial tests whether a training program for mental health teams improves care for people with certain mental health conditions. You may be included if your clinic/team is using the REFOCUS training and you meet the study language and consent requirements.
Lyon, RhôneAges 15–65 - NCT05763537Recruiting
Study exploring how doulas support pregnancy mood changes
This study looks at how having a doula affects support and wellbeing for people experiencing pregnancy-related mood and anxiety changes. It may help you and others learn what kind of doula support is most helpful during pregnancy.
Missoula, MontanaAges 18 years+ - NCT05626374Enrolling by invitation
Remote check-in tool to reduce dropout in training
This study tests whether adding a remote, self-report tool for distress (how overwhelmed or unwell someone feels) improves how many people complete a vocational training program. It’s meant to support people using the usual case management, but with extra remote check-ins.
Barrie, OntarioAges 18–49 - NCT05138614Recruiting
Help for people with opioid use disorder and mental health needs
This trial studies a program meant to improve treatment access and support recovery for people with opioid use disorder who also have mental health symptoms. It may help if you are new to the program or recently relapsed, or if mental health symptoms have worsened—even without a relapse.
Holyoke, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT03887559Recruiting
Group therapy for long-lasting trauma reactions in everyday clinics
This study tests a structured group program to help people manage long-lasting trauma-related symptoms such as feeling “on edge,” avoiding reminders, upsetting memories, strong emotions, or relationship problems. It may help you learn skills and stabilize symptoms while you continue care through regular outpatient clinics.
TrondheimAges 18–75 - NCT06840457Enrolling by invitation
Mobile app study for mental health treatment
This study tests a smartphone app to help people getting mental health services track their progress and get extra support. It uses activity trackers and a secure app to understand how daily life affects your mental health.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 18 years+ - NCT06804941Recruiting
Online CBT vs. usual care for common mental health issues
This study tests whether online cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) works better than usual care for people with common mental health issues like anxiety, depression, or stress. If eligible, you would receive a guided online program from your computer or phone, without needing to visit a clinic.
Gustavsberg, Stockholm CountyAges 18 years+ - NCT06628011Recruiting
Digital exercise follow-up for mental health patients
This trial tests whether a digital follow-up program with aerobic interval training can help people with mental disorders. You will use an app called HelsaMi to track your progress.
TrondheimAges 18–65 - NCT05700474Recruiting
Wellness support program for people with HIV or prevention needs
This trial tests an education and support program to improve overall wellness for adults who have HIV or are seeking HIV prevention services. It also looks at people who have had alcohol or substance use recently.
Charlotte, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT04610697Recruiting
Cognitive training for people in forensic mental health care
This trial studies whether a structured “cognitive remediation” program (training thinking skills) can help people receiving care on a forensic treatment unit. It may benefit those who want support improving attention, memory, or problem-solving as part of their treatment.
Ottawa, OntarioAges 18–55 - NCT07451821Recruiting
Thinking and attention in functional neurological disorder
This study looks at a condition called 'cognitive disengagement syndrome' in people with Functional Neurological Symptom Disorder (also known as conversion disorder). Researchers want to understand how thinking and attention may be affected, and they need both people with the disorder and healthy volunteers to participate.
Elâzığ, ElâzığAges 18–65 - NCT07348666Recruiting
Smartphone safety planning for teens at risk
This trial tests a smartphone-based safety planning tool that gives you support right when you need it. It's designed for teens and young adults who are at risk for suicide and are already getting care at participating clinics.
Eugene, OregonAges 13–24 - NCT07106879Recruiting
Pre-screening for future metabolic and psychiatric studies
This study does not test a new treatment. It is a pre-screening program to see if you might qualify for future clinical trials on metabolic conditions (like diabetes or weight issues) or psychiatric health (like depression or anxiety). You will be asked some questions and may do some basic health checks to see which future trials could be a good fit for you.
Brooklyn, New YorkAges 18 years+ - 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 - NCT06284551Enrolling by invitation
Youth internet use and mental health study
This study looks at how internet use relates to mental health in young people aged 15 to 24. It compares healthy individuals with those diagnosed with depression, anxiety, PTSD, or adjustment disorder.
TaipeiAges 15–24 - NCT07679204Recruiting
Personality and life satisfaction in bipolar and depression
This study looks at how personality traits and life satisfaction affect people with bipolar II disorder or major depression. You will fill out questionnaires about your feelings and daily life.
ElâzığAges 18 years+ - NCT07087730Recruiting
Online training for therapists to improve patient mental health
This study tests whether giving psychotherapists additional virtual training helps them better support their patients' mental health. If you are a therapist or a patient in therapy, you may be able to join.
Ottawa, OntarioAges 18 years+
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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.