Clinical trials
Mental Health Wellness clinical trials
Below are recruiting mental health wellness clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 111 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06484088RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Brain scanning study of frustration in healthy adults
This study looks at how the brain handles frustration in healthy adults using a special brain scanner called magnetoencephalography (MEG). It may help researchers understand normal brain responses to frustration.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–55 - NCT06989476Enrolling by invitation
Helping families get support through child checkups
This study looks at how to improve screenings that check how children ages 0-5 and their families are doing emotionally and socially. It aims to make it easier for families to get connected with helpful services.
Denver, ColoradoAges 18 years+ - NCT07225088Recruiting
Mental health support for Latino cancer patients
This study tests a mental health intervention called DESCANSO to help Latino people with cancer who feel depressed, have trouble sleeping, or are very tired. You may join if you are a Latino adult with stage I-III solid tumor cancer, speak Spanish, and are currently or recently finished treatment.
Basking Ridge, New JerseyAges 18 years+ - 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 - 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 - NCT04447742Recruiting
Study of how healthy babies’ gut microbes develop from birth
This study follows pregnant people from about 20 weeks until delivery, to understand how gut microbes (tiny organisms in the intestines) develop in healthy babies. It may help researchers learn how early-life gut development affects health later on.
BernAges 18–45 - NCT04512755Recruiting
AIMS medical outcomes study for new or established patients
This is an observational study where the AIMS team collects information from patients during a first visit or ongoing care. It helps the clinic understand patients’ experiences and outcomes, but it does not test a new medicine.
Seattle, WashingtonAges Any age - NCT04685148RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of mental health treatment during pregnancy
This trial studies a treatment aimed at improving maternal mental health during pregnancy. It focuses on people who have had depression around pregnancy before, and checks whether the approach is safe and helpful for them.
CopenhagenAges 18–45 - NCT04798274Recruiting
Brain wiring study in autism using safe hearing tasks
This study looks at how a brain chemical related to calming signals (“GABA”) may affect how people process sounds in autism. The goal is to understand brain function during hearing tasks, which could help guide future treatments.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 11–25 - NCT05363397RecruitingPhase 2
Adjunctive TBO-309 added to stroke clot removal treatment safety
This Phase 2 trial studies whether adding TBO-309 to standard emergency treatment for acute ischemic stroke is safe and tolerable. It may help researchers see if the added drug can be given without causing excessive side effects alongside clot-busting and/or clot-removal procedures.
Camperdown, New South WalesAges 18 years+ - 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 - NCT05779761Recruiting
Brief coping exercises for high distress and worry
This study tests brief coping interventions to help people who feel very worried, stuck in negative thoughts, or overly self-critical. You would likely complete short activities using your smartphone and internet while the study checks how your distress changes over time.
New York, New YorkAges 18–65 - NCT06037954Recruiting
Mental health support for older adults with cancer
This study offers mental health care for older adults (65+) with breast, colorectal, lung, or prostate cancer who are getting treatment or recently finished. It aims to help people who are also feeling depressed.
New York, New YorkAges 65 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 - NCT06129903Recruiting
Early psychiatric help for people with sarcoma
This study tests if getting a psychiatric consultation soon after a sarcoma diagnosis can improve mental health and quality of life. If you have a new sarcoma and need surgery at MSK, you may be able to join.
Basking Ridge, New JerseyAges 18 years+ - NCT06370988Recruiting
Theta-burst stimulation for bipolar depression
This study tests a type of brain stimulation (theta-burst TMS) to see if it helps improve depression in people with bipolar disorder. It might be a good option if you have tried medication but still feel depressed.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18–65 - NCT06486688Recruiting
Virtual program to help teens with substance use risk
This trial tests a virtual program integrated into pediatric check-ups to help teens at risk for alcohol or drug problems. It aims to identify teens who may need extra support and connect them with helpful resources.
Pleasanton, CaliforniaAges 12–17 - NCT06512220RecruitingPhase 2
Psilocybin for treatment-resistant depression brain imaging study
This study tests whether a psilocybin-based treatment can help people with depression that has not improved after trying several antidepressants. You will receive the study treatment and have brain scans to see how it affects brain connections.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18–65 - NCT06672588Recruiting
Magnetic seizure therapy for schizophrenia
This trial tests a new type of brain stimulation called magnetic seizure therapy (MST) for people with schizophrenia who haven't gotten better with standard medicines. The goal is to see if MST can help reduce symptoms like hallucinations or confusion.
Vancouver, British ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT06788886Recruiting
Breathing practice for brain and mental health in cancer and other illnesses
This study tests a simple breathing practice to see if it can improve brain health and mental well-being for people with cancer, multiple sclerosis, or their caregivers. You will do light exercises and answer questionnaires, and some participants will also have an MRI brain scan.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18–85 - 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+ - NCT06942858Recruiting
Boosting therapy for anorexia with brain stimulation
This trial tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called deep transcranial magnetic stimulation (dTMS) can help cognitive-behavioral therapy work better for people with anorexia nervosa. It aims to improve outcomes by targeting brain areas linked to thinking and behavior.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–35 - NCT07014852RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Inuit mental health trial with cultural foods and activities
This trial tests whether a program that includes traditional country foods, group conversations, and cultural workshops can improve mental health for Inuit adults. It is designed with Inuit knowledge to make the study feel supportive and relevant.
Arviat, NunavutAges 18–65 - NCT07066631Recruiting
Online mental health support for pregnant and new parents
This trial tests a virtual program to help pregnant people and new parents with depression or anxiety. It provides mental health support through online tools and care coordination.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for mental health wellness?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 111 recruiting mental health wellness 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 wellness 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 wellness 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.