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 521 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06117163Recruiting
Mental health care for pregnant women with HIV in Kenya
This study tests a program that provides integrated mental health care for pregnant women living with HIV in Kenya. The goal is to improve both mental health and HIV treatment outcomes during pregnancy.
NairobiAges 15 years+ - NCT06795347Recruiting
Online parenting support for mothers with mental health challenges
This trial tests an online video coaching program (VIPP-SD) to help mothers with serious mental health conditions build a strong bond with their child. The goal is to improve the child's wellbeing and resilience. It compares the program to the usual support that families already receive.
Odense C, Region SyddanmarkAges 1–3 - NCT05674617Recruiting
PTSD treatment for Veterans with serious mental illness
This trial tests a PTSD treatment approach for Veterans who also have a serious mental illness, aiming to improve day-to-day functioning. It includes Veterans who receive outpatient mental health care through the VA and have confirmed PTSD in the last month.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT06930547Recruiting
Smoking cessation education for recovery
This study tests whether education classes can help people who are in recovery from mental health issues quit smoking. It is for people registered with a Community Mental Health Center who smoke daily.
Erzurum, ErzurumAges 18 years+ - NCT05533749Recruiting
E-Health coaching to improve health habits in severe mental illness
This study tests an online (eHealth) program to help people with severe mental illness improve physical health and everyday lifestyle behaviors. If you’re eligible, you’ll be asked to use the internet program and complete questionnaires.
The Hague, South HollandAges 18–65 - NCT05855668Recruiting
Study how brain and behavior differ in alcohol and cannabis use
This study looks at how people’s thoughts, brain-related measures, and behaviors differ between alcohol use disorder and cannabis use disorder. You may be asked to join group psychotherapy and complete assessments, which could help improve how care is planned for people like you.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT04356274Enrolling by invitation
Improving access to addiction and mental health care at VA clinics
This study tests an approach to help VA clinics reach more Veterans with proven treatments for addiction and mental health conditions. It focuses on clinic-level processes (not individual medications) to increase how widely evidence-based care is delivered.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06886841Recruiting
Parental well-being after childbirth in Switzerland
This study looks at how mothers and their partners feel after giving birth. By asking about your well-being, researchers hope to learn what helps parents adjust and where more support might be needed.
GenevaAges 14 years+ - NCT07198594Recruiting
Fast brain stimulation for hard-to-treat OCD
This study tests a fast-acting brain stimulation method (accelerated rTMS) for people whose obsessive-compulsive disorder has not improved enough with standard treatments. It aims to help those who still have moderate to severe symptoms despite trying multiple medications.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–60 - NCT05836090Recruiting
Family Spirit Strengths program for pregnant people and caregivers
This trial tests a family-focused program to support mental health and reduce risks related to substance use. It may help you if you’re pregnant or caring for a child 24 months or younger and you’re experiencing depression/anxiety and/or substance-use risk.
Chinle, ArizonaAges 14 years+ - NCT07459244Recruiting
ECG changes in people who use methamphetamine
This study looks at the electrical activity of the heart (ECG) in people who use methamphetamine, including those who develop psychosis from it. It compares them to healthy volunteers to see if methamphetamine affects heart function.
Elâzığ, ElâzığAges 18–65 - NCT04882839RecruitingPhase 2
Therapy with psilocybin for severe OCD symptoms
This Phase 2 study tests whether psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy can reduce symptoms in adults with severe, treatment-resistant OCD. It also focuses on safety and whether this approach is practical to run.
BeershebaAges 18–65 - NCT05960461Recruiting
Online program for mental health providers working with young children
This study tests an online training tool for mental health providers who serve children ages 3 to 12 (and their families). It’s meant to help providers improve the mental health support they offer through their agency or practice.
Rochester, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT06409325Recruiting
Magnetic Seizure vs. Electric Shock for Depression
This study compares two brain stimulation treatments—Magnetic Seizure Therapy (MST) and Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)—to see which works better for severe depression. If you are on a stable antidepressant and haven't had recent brain stimulation, this trial may be an option for you.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–65 - NCT06773338Recruiting
Can playing Tetris improve mental health for migrants?
This study tests if playing the game Tetris can help reduce stress and improve mood for Arabic-speaking immigrants who have applied for asylum. You would play Tetris a few times and report how you feel.
The Hague, NLAges 18 years+ - NCT07369752Recruiting
Breathing exercises for teens with depression or anxiety
This study looks at whether breathing exercises can help improve brain health and mental well-being in teens with depression or anxiety. It is designed for adolescents who are already receiving care at a Mayo Clinic psychiatry clinic.
Albert Lea, MinnesotaAges 12–17 - NCT06823492Recruiting
Early life and brain study
This study looks at how your early life experiences may affect your brain and behavior. You would visit the University of Manchester for assessments and help researchers understand these connections.
ManchesterAges 18–25 - NCT06854367Recruiting
Comparing fast vs. standard brain stimulation for depression in older adults
This study tests if a faster form of brain stimulation (accelerated theta burst stimulation) works as well as the standard version for treating depression in adults 60 and older. It may help those who haven't gotten relief from antidepressant medications.
Toronto, OntarioAges 60 years+ - NCT05669703Recruiting
Tracking mood and activity patterns in bipolar disorder families
This study watches how a person’s mood and movement change over time, and how those patterns relate to bipolar disorder. It may help researchers better understand the condition in families and potentially improve future care.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 8–70 - NCT07295197Recruiting
Oral signs for early eating disorder screening
This study looks at signs in your mouth that might help detect eating disorders early. Dentists will examine your teeth, gums, and oral tissues to see if they can spot clues that could lead to faster diagnosis and care.
BolognaAges 18–40 - NCT06232733Recruiting
Healthy lifestyles program for youth with mental distress
This study tests an online program called HELP that helps young people with emotional distress build healthy lifestyle habits. If you join, you might receive the program right away or after a wait, and you'll answer questionnaires about your health.
Ottawa, OntarioAges 12–17 - NCT03906435Recruiting
Cognitive therapy to prevent problems for very premature NICU babies
This study offers a counseling approach to help prevent “Vulnerable Child Syndrome” in babies born very early and cared for in the NICU. It focuses on support during the early months after birth and compares outcomes for families getting the therapy versus usual support.
Dallas, TexasAges Any age - NCT05555875Recruiting
Study how people engage with digital mental health tools
This study looks at what helps (or prevents) people from using digital mental health programs. You may join if you have meaningful depression and/or anxiety symptoms and you can use a smartphone for the study apps.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–75 - NCT05583747Recruiting
Brain stimulation therapy with guidance for treatment-resistant depression
This study tests a type of brain stimulation (guided iTBS) to improve depression when standard antidepressant treatments haven’t helped. It also checks that the treatment is safe for people who can meet the study and scan safety requirements.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18–65
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for mental health disorder?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 521 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.