Clinical trials
Mental Health clinical trials
Below are recruiting mental health clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 701 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07609550Recruiting
Early mental health support for pregnant and new mothers
This study tests whether connecting pregnant women and new mothers who have depression or anxiety to mental health care earlier helps them. You'll be part of a larger research program and may receive support through a smartphone app.
Mairena del Aljarafe, SevillaAges 18 years+ - NCT07559266Recruiting
HIV Treatment and Well-Being Program for Young Gay Men
This study helps young gay and bisexual men with HIV in Vietnam improve their treatment outcomes and overall well-being. Researchers will work with you at your clinic to provide support and monitor your health while you're taking HIV medications.
Ho Chi Minh CityAges 18–24 - 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+ - 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+ - NCT07528261Recruiting
Support Group for Family Caregivers of Stroke Survivors
This study tests whether a support group using acceptance and commitment therapy (a type of counseling that helps people cope with stress) can reduce caregiver burden and distress. You would meet online with other people caring for stroke survivors.
Alameda, CaliforniaAges 40 years+ - NCT06315114Recruiting
Parenting support therapy for mental health
This study tests a talking therapy that helps parents with mental health challenges to better understand and connect with their child. It is designed for parents who are already getting help for conditions like anxiety, PTSD, or personality disorders.
Gentofte Municipality, Capital RegionAges 18–65 - NCT07291011Recruiting
Mindfulness for underserved cancer patients in Minnesota
This study tests an online mindfulness program (stress-reducing techniques) to help people with cancer who live in rural areas feel better emotionally. It is designed for those who are feeling significant distress.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges Any age - 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 - NCT07128095Recruiting
Wellness and nutrition check during COVID-19
This study looks at how exercise, nutrition, and overall wellness have been affected during the COVID-19 pandemic. It may help you understand how to improve your health habits.
Bloomington, IndianaAges 18–75 - NCT07753681Recruiting
Chronic disease care in Zambia
This study helps improve care for people with long-term illnesses like diabetes or high blood pressure in Zambia. It aims to make sure you get regular check-ups and support.
Lusaka, Lusaka ProvinceAges Any age - NCT06375551Recruiting
Testing a tool to help choose child welfare interventions
This trial tests a decision support tool and group process to help people involved in child welfare select effective interventions. It may help those making decisions under the Family First Prevention Services Act.
Eugene, OregonAges 18 years+ - NCT07021001Recruiting
School program to prevent mental health issues in teens
This study tests a school program to help teens build emotional skills and prevent mental health problems. It is open to all students in certain grades, with no health exclusions.
CoimbraAges 11–18 - NCT06856161Recruiting
Blood test to help diagnose mental health conditions
This study is testing a new blood test that might help doctors better understand and diagnose conditions like depression, psychosis, or schizophrenia. If you are 19 or older and have one of these conditions, you may be able to join.
New Westminster, British ColumbiaAges 19 years+ - NCT06564948Recruiting
Better mental health support for people with police contact
This study looks at different ways to help people with mental health crises who have had contact with police. It compares the usual care with a program that connects people to support services, especially if you come to the emergency room with police.
Cambridge, MassachusettsAges 18–100 - NCT06903819RecruitingPhase 4
Ketamine for pain and mental health after orthopedic injury
This trial tests if ketamine can reduce pain, opioid use, and improve mental health in adults recovering from serious orthopedic injuries. It may help those with high injury severity scores.
Lubbock, TexasAges 18–65 - NCT07379138Recruiting
Talk therapy for distress in advanced melanoma
This study is testing whether a type of talk therapy (cognitive behavioral therapy) can help improve quality of life, including mental health, for people recently diagnosed with advanced melanoma. It is designed to understand and reduce cancer-related distress.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT03987633Recruiting
Study links health records and samples to understand health gaps
This study asks people affected by a specific illness (or their family member) to share saliva (and sometimes blood) and answer health and quality-of-life questions. The goal is to better understand and reduce health inequality by matching new information with medical records.
Wolverhampton, West MidlandsAges 6 years+ - NCT06377189Recruiting
Mental health support from a specialist in primary care
This study tests whether adding a psychiatric consultant to your primary care team can help people struggling with mental distress or complex medical issues. If you're already seeing a primary care doctor and need extra mental health support, this might be for you.
Neuchâtel, Canton of NeuchâtelAges 18 years+ - NCT07877246Recruiting
Immune markers in brain-related illness
This study looks at blood and other samples from people with brain-related conditions that might involve inflammation or infection. It aims to find immune markers that could help understand these illnesses better.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 1 month–100 years - NCT07227545Recruiting
Brain stimulation study for alcohol use disorder
This study tests a non-invasive brain stimulation treatment (using a mild electrical current) to see if it can help people reduce their alcohol use. It aims to improve symptoms of alcohol use disorder, which may help with recovery.
ShanghaiAges 18–60 - NCT07640802Recruiting
Comparing talk therapies for irritability in children
This study compares two types of talk therapy for children who have frequent, intense irritability or temper outbursts. The goal is to see if a specific new therapy works better than a supportive, educational approach that does not include the active treatment techniques.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 8–17 - NCT07764536Recruiting
Parent training plus a digital tool for child temper outbursts
This trial tests whether a digital tool can make parent training more effective for children who have frequent temper outbursts and irritability. The training helps parents learn skills to manage their child's behavior, and the digital tool may help them practice and apply those skills.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 8–13 - NCT07169630RecruitingPhase 1
PET scan study for Alzheimer's or mild cognitive impairment
This study uses a special PET scan to look at a brain protein called PDE4 in people with Alzheimer's disease or mild cognitive impairment. It may help researchers understand how this protein is involved in memory and thinking problems.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 50–100 - NCT06463886Recruiting
HIV medication support for Black women who have experienced trauma
This study tests a program to help Black women living with HIV take their HIV medication regularly, especially if they have had trouble staying on treatment or missed doctor visits. The program aims to empower women and improve their health.
Miami, FloridaAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for mental health?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 701 recruiting mental health 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 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 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.