Clinical trials
Mental Health clinical trials
Below are recruiting mental health clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 728 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06378541Recruiting
Smartphone app for suicide prevention in veterans
This study tests if a smartphone app can help veterans who are hospitalized after a suicidal crisis. The app is designed to support mental health and prevent future crises.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 18 years+ - NCT06986850Recruiting
FeelSync: A study on emotions and mental health
This trial uses smartphone surveys to help students understand and manage their emotions better. You might help improve tools for emotion awareness and mental health.
RotterdamAges 18–30 - NCT06145477Recruiting
Parenting support for preschoolers in Head Start
This study tests a new virtual program to help parents manage their preschool child's behavior and support their mental health. It is for families in Baltimore City Head Start programs.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18–99 - NCT06142032Recruiting
Virtual support groups in metaverse for Ukrainian refugees
This trial tests whether virtual support groups in the metaverse can help Ukrainian refugees feel connected and supported. If you are a Ukrainian refugee without a diagnosed mental disorder and not currently in treatment, you may be eligible.
BucharestAges 18–85 - NCT06802952Recruiting
Personalized magnetic brain stimulation for early psychosis risk
This study tests whether a type of magnetic brain stimulation (rTMS) can help people who are at high risk for psychosis. The stimulation is personalized using a brain scan called magnetoencephalography (MEG) to target the right areas.
ShanghaiAges 13–35 - NCT07637747Recruiting
Mental Health Decision Aids: Impact and Patient Experience
This study looks at how decision aids—tools that help you understand your treatment options—work in mental health care. Researchers want to learn if these tools help patients like you make better choices about your care.
OdenseAges 18 years+ - NCT07527052Recruiting
Teen Mental Health and Social Media Study
This study looks at how social media might help teens who have thoughts about hurting themselves feel better. Researchers will ask you questions online and track how you're doing over time.
Miami, FloridaAges 12–17 - NCT07557017Recruiting
Emotional Disorder Treatment Study Using Unified Protocol
This study tests a structured therapy approach called the Unified Protocol, designed to treat multiple emotional disorders (like depression, anxiety, and OCD) with one flexible treatment. Researchers want to see if this approach helps people manage their symptoms over 14 weeks of outpatient therapy.
PragueAges 18 years+ - NCT07605078Recruiting
How Household Mold Affects Your Health
This study looks at whether mold and toxins in your home are connected to physical and mental health problems. Researchers will analyze dust samples you've already tested to understand these links better.
Richmond, VirginiaAges Any age - NCT07592975Recruiting
Food with Fiber and B-Vitamins for Gut Health in Older Adults
This study tests whether adding special fibers (prebiotics) and B-vitamins to food can improve your gut bacteria, reduce inflammation, and support mental health. You'll eat fortified foods for several weeks while researchers track changes in your digestion and wellbeing.
Coleraine, County LondonderryAges 50 years+ - NCT07484750Recruiting
Mindfulness group therapy for OCD
This trial tests a type of group therapy that combines mindfulness with exposure techniques to help people with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) manage their symptoms. If you have OCD and are between 16 and 55 years old, you may be able to join.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 16–55 - NCT07573085Recruiting
Online emotion regulation therapy for adolescents who self-injure
This trial tests an online therapy program designed to help teenagers aged 13–17 who have hurt themselves learn better ways to manage difficult emotions. A parent or caregiver will also participate in the program to provide support.
StockholmAges 13–17 - NCT07411300Recruiting
Support for caregivers after child's mental health ER visit
This study tests a program to help parents or guardians of youth who visited the ER for suicidal thoughts or behaviors. It aims to support caregivers after their child is discharged with a safety plan.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 10–17 - NCT07342816Recruiting
Mindfulness for basketball players: an 8-week study
This study tests whether mindfulness training can improve athletic performance and movement in college basketball players. If you are a healthy athlete with little or no meditation experience, you may be eligible.
MacaoAges 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+ - NCT07173608Recruiting
Meditation and thinking skills for teen mental health
This study tests whether learning meditation and a thinking skill called cognitive reappraisal (changing how you think about a situation) can help teens feel better and handle stress. It is for teens aged 15-18 who live in the US and can visit a hospital in Boston.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 15–18 - NCT07165964Recruiting
Nurse support for women's mental health during menopause
This study tests whether extra support from a nurse can help women going through menopause feel better emotionally and take better care of themselves. If you are between 42 and 58 and have symptoms like hot flashes or mood swings, you may be able to join.
L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, BarcelonaAges 42–58 - NCT07119710Recruiting
Telehealth support for rural dementia caregivers
This study tests if telehealth support can improve quality of life for family caregivers of people with dementia living in rural Texas. You would receive guidance and resources through video or phone calls from home.
Lubbock, TexasAges 18–110 - NCT06876246Recruiting
Family Check-Up Online for parents of teens aged 11–14
This trial tests an online program to help parents support their 11- to 14-year-old child who may need extra school supports. You would join from home using your smartphone or email.
Eugene, OregonAges Any age - NCT07223736Recruiting
AI education for new mothers after birth
This study tests an AI-based education tool for first-time mothers to help with recovery and reduce loneliness after childbirth. You participate from home using your smartphone for 2-6 weeks after delivery.
La Jolla, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07742722Recruiting
Peer support for veterans with mental health and substance use issues
This study tests a program where trained peer supporters help veterans who have been involved with the justice system and have mental health or substance use issues. It aims to improve their well-being and recovery.
Bedford, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06754319Recruiting
Gut bacteria and brain connection in child OCD
This study looks at how the bacteria in your gut might affect OCD in children and teens. It tests a possible link between your gut, brain, and OCD symptoms.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 7–17 - NCT05567640Recruiting
Smart digital mental health support
This study tests a digital mental health program that uses smart technology to personalize your experience and keep you engaged. If you join, you may get a more tailored approach to improving your mental well-being.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 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
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for mental health?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 728 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.