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
- NCT07206199Recruiting
Virtual reality therapy for OCD
This trial tests if virtual reality exposure therapy can help people with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). You will experience realistic situations in a safe virtual environment to face your fears, which may reduce your OCD symptoms.
Klecany, Česká RepublikaAges 18–55 - NCT07211438RecruitingPhase 2
Psilocybin with Monitors for Treatment-Resistant Depression
This study tests whether trained monitors improve the safety and outcomes of psilocybin therapy for people with depression that hasn't responded to other treatments. Participants will receive psilocybin in a supervised setting and will need to temporarily stop other psychiatric medications.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18–70 - NCT06493825Recruiting
Mindfulness app for kids with severe tinnitus or misophonia
This trial tests whether a virtual reality mindfulness app can help children aged 10–18 with severe tinnitus or misophonia feel better mentally. It compares the mindfulness app to a placebo (sham) version.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 10–18 - NCT06934954Recruiting
Emotion Skills Program for Early Teens
This program teaches young teens (ages 10-15) and their parents simple skills to handle difficult emotions. It is not for children who are in immediate danger or have severe learning problems.
New York, New YorkAges 10 years+ - NCT07195721Recruiting
How special contact lenses affect mental health
This study looks at whether PROSE or scleral lenses can improve mental health in people with certain eye surface conditions. It may be a good fit if you have a dry eye or related disease and are considering these lenses.
Needham, MassachusettsAges Any age - NCT07195006Recruiting
Malnutrition in pregnancy and child growth study
This study looks at how nutrition during pregnancy affects the health of mothers and babies, including gut health and growth. It compares women with low nutrition to those with healthy nutrition.
HarareAges 18 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 - NCT06104774Recruiting
Family tai chi after lung surgery for better breathing
This study tests if doing tai chi with your family can help your lungs work better and improve your mood after a thoracoscopic lung surgery. You would practice tai chi exercises and the researchers will check your breathing and mental health.
Taichung, North Dist.Ages 18 years+ - NCT06942559Recruiting
Brain stimulation for treatment-resistant OCD
This trial tests a new type of brain stimulation (TMS) that is timed to your brain's natural rhythms, targeting a part of the brain linked to OCD. It may help people whose OCD has not improved with standard treatments.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18–65 - NCT07191119Recruiting
Nerve stimulation for insomnia in childhood leukemia survivors
This study tests a small, wearable device that gently stimulates a nerve in your ear (called the vagus nerve) to help with insomnia. It's designed for adult survivors of childhood leukemia who still have trouble sleeping.
Memphis, TennesseeAges 20–50 - NCT07183748RecruitingPhase 2
Psilocybin microdosing plus therapy for hard-to-treat depression
This trial tests whether taking very small, repeated doses of psilocybin (a substance found in magic mushrooms) along with talk therapy can help people with depression that hasn't gotten better with other treatments. You'll need to stop your current depression medications and avoid drugs or alcohol for the study period.
BeershebaAges 18–65 - NCT06105853Recruiting
Stress and brain activity in alcohol use disorder
This study looks at how people with alcohol use disorder respond to stress and what happens in the brain. You'll use a smartphone and may have an MRI scan to understand your stress responses.
Mannheim, Baden-WurttembergAges 18–65 - NCT07178561Recruiting
Exercise for older adults with chronic back pain and anxiety
This study tests whether a supervised exercise program can reduce disability and improve mental health in older adults with chronic low back pain, poor sleep, and mild to moderate anxiety or depression.
Gaza, Gaza StripAges 55–70 - 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 - 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 - NCT07164768Enrolling by invitation
Thinking and mood in kids with type 1 diabetes
This study looks at how type 1 diabetes affects thinking skills and emotional health in children, teens, and young adults. Both the young person and one of their parents will answer questions together.
Pune, MaharashtraAges 10–21 - NCT07163013Recruiting
Digital therapy for teens with depression
This trial tests a digital therapy (a phone- or computer-based program) that teaches you skills to manage depression. It is designed for Chinese-speaking teens who have moderate to severe depression and are not currently receiving other treatment.
ChongqingAges 12–18 - NCT07146633Recruiting
Testing an EMDR app for PTSD and substance use
This study tests an app that uses EMDR therapy to help people with both PTSD and substance use problems. EMDR is a type of therapy that uses eye movements or taps to help process traumatic memories. You would use the app at home and avoid starting other new therapies during the study.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT07138664Recruiting
Mental health program for teens in Malaysia
This trial tests a program to help young teenagers in Malaysia who are experiencing anxiety or depression. The program aims to improve mental health and well-being.
Kota Kinabalu, SabahAges 12–14 - NCT07127159Recruiting
Music listening for stroke recovery
This study tests whether listening to music at home can help with mood and thinking after a stroke. You'll be asked to listen to music or audio stories for 30 minutes a day, and we'll use MRI scans to see how your brain responds.
New York, New YorkAges 50–90 - NCT07129070Recruiting
Just-in-Time Training for Youth Mentors
This trial tests a new training program for mentors working with middle and high school students. It aims to help mentors better support youth who may be experiencing depression.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 12 years+ - NCT07131215Recruiting
Smart technology for health in early menopause
This trial tests whether a smartphone-based program can help monitor and improve the physical and mental health of women who have recently gone through menopause. It aims to see if technology can support healthy lifestyle changes during this transition.
TainanAges 40–65 - NCT07125313Recruiting
Yoga for heart and mind health in hypertension
This trial tests whether yoga can improve heart and mental health in people with high blood pressure. It is for adults who have their blood pressure under control with up to three medications and have not exercised in the last six months.
Florianópolis, Santa CatarinaAges 18 years+ - 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
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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.