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
- NCT07031661Recruiting
Bipolar disorder risk study for teens and children
This study follows children and teens who may be at higher risk for bipolar disorder to develop a prediction model. It includes three groups: those with a parent who has bipolar disorder, those with atypical depression, and healthy volunteers.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 6–18 - NCT07024979Recruiting
Music therapy for university students' mental health
This trial tests whether a music therapy program can help university students with moderate stress, social problems, or trouble adjusting to college life. It aims to improve your mental health and well-being.
Hong KongAges 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 - NCT07019493Recruiting
Young stroke recovery study for ages 18 to 55
This study looks at how young adults recover from a stroke. Researchers want to learn more about what helps recovery in the first few months after a stroke.
Heidelberg, VictoriaAges 18–55 - NCT07008183Recruiting
Understanding mood changes during and after pregnancy
This study looks at women who are pregnant or just had a baby and are having their first psychiatric visit related to this pregnancy. It aims to understand how mood changes during this time might be linked to the thymus gland, which helps control the immune system.
Bordeaux, New AquitaineAges 18 years+ - NCT07013578Recruiting
Mental health support trial for IBD patients
This trial tests a mental health program for people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) who have mild to moderate anxiety or depression. It aims to see if the program can improve their emotional well-being.
North York, OntarioAges 18–75 - NCT06988410Recruiting
Income changes and mental health study
This study looks at how ups and downs in income affect mental health. If you're a woman between 18 and 60 living with up to 4 other adults, you may be able to join.
TamaleAges 18–60 - NCT06997549Recruiting
Review of mental health treatment outcomes
This study looks back at information from a large database of people who received mental health treatments. It aims to understand how well treatments worked and what factors influenced outcomes.
Malvern, PennsylvaniaAges 5–100 - NCT07001735Recruiting
Talking for Change: Preventing child sexual abuse before it happens
This study tests a program called 'Talking for Change' to help people who are worried they might sexually harm a child. It offers group therapy and support to reduce that risk.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT07002996Recruiting
Virtual reality memory training for mild cognitive impairment
This study tests whether a special memory training program using virtual reality can improve thinking skills in people with mild cognitive impairment. It may help slow memory loss and keep your mind sharper.
Verdun, QuebecAges 55 years+ - NCT06337214Recruiting
TCM therapy for energy in breast cancer patients
This trial tests whether adding Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) therapy can help maintain or improve your energy and vitality while you are undergoing standard cancer treatments like chemotherapy, radiation, or targeted therapy.
TaipeiAges 18–85 - NCT06888726Recruiting
Brain stimulation for negative symptoms in schizophrenia
This trial tests if a gentle electric current applied to your head can help with negative symptoms (like lack of motivation or emotion). You must have schizophrenia, take a common antipsychotic, and have some ongoing negative symptoms.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT06959342Recruiting
Brain stimulation to reduce cravings in alcohol use disorder
This trial tests if a gentle brain stimulation technique (tDCS) can help people with alcohol use disorder control their cravings and drinking habits. It is an add-on to your regular treatment.
MannheimAges 18–65 - 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+ - NCT06993103RecruitingPhase 4
Pasteurized donor milk for newborns of mothers with diabetes
This trial tests if giving pasteurized donor human milk to newborns of mothers with diabetes can help their health. It compares donor milk to regular baby formula as a supplement when extra feeding is needed soon after birth.
Brisbane, QueenslandAges birth–2 days - NCT06978881Enrolling by invitation
Brain activity study for stable schizophrenia
This study uses a brain scan called magnetoencephalography (MEG) to understand brain activity in people with schizophrenia. It may help researchers learn more about the condition and could lead to better treatments.
Montreal, QuebecAges 18–50 - NCT06973512Recruiting
Brain stimulation for severe addiction
This trial tests a new brain stimulation approach for people with severe addiction that hasn't gotten better with other treatments. It uses deep brain stimulation guided by brain mapping to try to reduce cravings and help you stay abstinent.
Toronto, OntarioAges 25–65 - NCT06978166Recruiting
Digital therapy for chronic pain and mood
This study tests a smartphone app that gives you personalized tips and exercises to help manage chronic pain along with depression or anxiety. It is designed for adults ages 45 and older and aims to see if these digital check-ins can improve how you feel day to day.
St Louis, MissouriAges 45 years+ - NCT06977464Enrolling by invitation
Wearable tech to help injured workers return to work
This study tests if a smartwatch and a phone app can help monitor stress and support your recovery as you return to work after an injury. The goal is to see if this technology can make the transition back easier and healthier.
Taipei, TaiwanAges 18–65 - NCT06963554Recruiting
Does Project Support help families after trauma?
This study tests a program called Project Support to help families deal with trauma. If you're a caregiver looking for trauma services for your 6-to-13-year-old child, and you can do telehealth sessions, this may be a good fit.
Charleston, South CarolinaAges 6–13 - NCT06919432Recruiting
tACS brain stimulation for teens with self-harm
This trial tests if a gentle brain stimulation technique called tACS (transcranial alternating current stimulation) can help reduce non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) in teens. If you are 12-21 and have had at least 5 self-harm episodes in the past year with one in the last month, you may be eligible.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 12–21 - 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 - NCT06942494Recruiting
CBT Self-Help for Teens with OCD (Family-Based)
This study tests a family-based cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) self-help program for teens with OCD. It's designed to help you and a parent work together to manage OCD symptoms at home.
Xuhui, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 10–17 - NCT06937541Recruiting
Family support in dementia mental health wards
This study is about improving care for people with dementia in mental health hospital wards. Researchers want to hear from family carers, people with dementia themselves, and staff to understand experiences and design better support.
LondonAges Any age
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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.