Clinical trials
Mental Health clinical trials
Below are recruiting mental health clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 725 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT05929430Recruiting
Mindfulness program for university students in Spain
This trial tests whether an online mindfulness (mind-calming) program helps university students during their studies. You would practice mindfulness sessions online and complete brief assessments to see how you’re doing.
Sant Joan d'Alacant, AlicanteAges 18 years+ - NCT05933850Recruiting
Family program to improve parenting skills for caregivers
This trial tests a culturally adapted family support program aimed at improving parenting and family relationships for primary caregivers of children ages 8–15. If you qualify, you may receive structured sessions designed for families in Gilgit Baltistan, and outcomes will be tracked over the study period.
KarachiAges 18 years+ - NCT06067165Recruiting
Online emotion-regulation program for teens
This trial tests an online program called POET that helps teens learn skills to manage emotions. The program includes a parent part, so a guardian will also be involved. It may be a good option if you are between 12 and 17, have mild to moderate mental health struggles, and are not already in another treatment.
StockholmAges 12–17 - NCT05774002Recruiting
Psychological check-in for teens getting back surgery for scoliosis
This study asks teens with idiopathic scoliosis to complete psychological assessments while planning for elective back surgery. It may help doctors better understand patients’ mental and emotional needs around surgery.
The Bronx, New YorkAges 10–19 - NCT05766592RecruitingPhase 3
Therapy for sexual or gender-minority adults and a rejecting parent
This study tests a therapy program tailored for sexual and gender-minority adults who are dealing with strong rejection from a parent. It also involves that parent in sessions to help improve support and reduce anxiety or depression.
New York, New YorkAges 20 years+ - NCT05865782Recruiting
Green schoolyard changes to help kids move more
This study looks at whether rebuilding schoolyards with more greenery can increase physical activity for children. It also aims to help with climate-related goals by changing the school environment.
StockholmAges 8–13 - NCT05855720Recruiting
Study of flexible care plans across hospitals
This study compares how flexible, integrated treatment projects are carried out across different hospitals nationwide. It’s mainly looking at what happens in routine care, so it may help improve how future care is organized.
MagdeburgAges Any age - NCT05407623Recruiting
Behavior game program for Swedish elementary classrooms
This trial tests whether a structured “good behavior game” helps improve the classroom environment in Swedish elementary schools. It targets regular classes in early grades and is delivered by participating teachers, with the school supporting measurements and parent communication.
StockholmAges 6–10 - NCT05629013Recruiting
After-action reviews to improve child welfare teams’ care
This study asks child welfare teams and families to review what happened in their team planning meetings, to help improve how services get connected. It may help strengthen the way support services are identified and linked for children in ongoing child welfare cases.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges 6 years+ - NCT04712461Recruiting
Support program to reduce therapist burnout
This trial tests whether adding specific implementation supports can reduce burnout in therapists who provide evidence-based care for children who have experienced trauma. It may help therapists feel more supported while delivering these child trauma treatments.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges 3–99 - NCT05181982Recruiting
Psychiatric care program study for patients in two hospital systems
This study looks at whether a flexible, integrative psychiatric care program works better than usual care for people receiving psychiatric or child/adolescent mental health care. You may be considered if you were treated at the participating hospitals during a specific time window and can be followed for at least one year.
DresdenAges Any age - NCT04980794Recruiting
Family conflict resolution program for two-caregiver families
This study tests a family conflict-resolution program to help reduce conflict and improve how families handle disagreements over time. It’s designed for families with two primary caregivers and a child age 4 to 17.
Fort Wayne, IndianaAges 4 years+ - NCT04582916RecruitingPhase 1
PET scan study of inflammation in major depression
This Phase 1 study uses a PET brain scan to look at inflammation-related activity (cyclooxygenase) in people with major depressive disorder (MDD). It may help researchers better understand how depression is connected to inflammation in the brain.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–70 - NCT04639830Recruiting
Testing how sleep patterns relate to child brain development
This study looks at how a child’s sleep looks on a sleep-monitoring test and how that relates to brain/learning growth over time. It includes some children without known risks and some children with known developmental or learning risks, to better understand sleep’s role.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 6 months–8 years - NCT01617408Recruiting
Brain stimulation and vision testing in healthy adults
This study uses brain stimulation and brain imaging (MRI) along with vision tests to understand how the brain supports seeing. You might be eligible if you are a healthy adult and can safely complete MRI and stimulation tasks.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–50 - NCT02531893Recruiting
Therapy for youth with severe, frequent irritability
This study tests whether two structured therapies can reduce severe irritability and angry reactions in children and teens. It focuses on youth who have had long-lasting, frequent outbursts and trouble responding to negative emotions.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 8–17 - NCT07667738RecruitingPhase 2
Parent support program in Peru for parents of young children
This study tests a therapy program called CETA for parents in a specific area of Lima, Peru. It aims to help parents improve their mental health, which may also benefit their children ages 4 to 6.
LimaAges 18 years+ - NCT06457230Recruiting
Brain stimulation for methamphetamine use disorder
This study tests a new type of non-invasive brain stimulation (transcranial magnetic stimulation) that targets the cerebellum and prefrontal cortex to help people with methamphetamine use disorder. It aims to see if this treatment can reduce cravings and improve outcomes.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–60 - NCT06468046Recruiting
Empowered Mom: A mental health program for migrant mothers
This study tests a new program called 'Mama Empoderada' (Empowered Mom) to help prevent depression and anxiety in migrant mothers who have young children. If you join, you'll learn skills to support your mental health and bond with your child.
Tijuana, Estado de Baja CaliforniaAges 18–99 - NCT07434531Enrolling by invitation
Emotional learning program for Pakistani adolescents
This trial tests a special program designed to help young students in Pakistan learn how to understand and manage their emotions, build better relationships, and handle everyday challenges. It aims to see if this program works and if students find it helpful.
IslamabadAges 10–14 - NCT06445101Enrolling by invitation
Vital@Work: Preventing mental health issues at work
This trial tests a program called Vital@Work that helps prevent mental health problems at work. The study is open to employees of organizations that join the program.
AmsterdamAges 18 years+ - NCT06153316Recruiting
How school shootings affect students and staff
This study looks at how experiencing a school shooting impacts students, teachers, and principals. It compares schools that had a shooting to those that did not, to understand the effects on wellbeing.
New York, New YorkAges 11–65 - NCT06950905Recruiting
Meditation study for women's well-being
This study explores whether a regular meditation practice can improve well-being in women. You might qualify if you are a woman aged 30–60 with some meditation experience and live in Spain.
Zaragoza, ZaragozaAges 30–60 - NCT05631743Recruiting
VR therapy with Inuit participants in Montreal
This study tests whether virtual reality (VR) CBT—a type of talk therapy delivered through a VR experience—can help mental health. It specifically looks for Inuit participants in Montreal who meet safety and eligibility checks.
Montreal, QuebecAges 14–60
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for mental health?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 725 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.