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
- NCT06239545Recruiting
JoyPop app for mental health support in young adults
This trial tests a mobile app called JoyPop designed to help young adults manage their mental health while they wait for services. It aims to see if using the app can improve well-being and reduce distress.
Thunder Bay, OntarioAges 18–25 - NCT06239519Recruiting
JoyPop mobile app for youth mental health
This trial is testing a mobile app called JoyPop to help youth with their mental health while they wait for counselling. Participants use the app for a few weeks and share feedback.
Thunder Bay, OntarioAges 12–17 - NCT06246214Recruiting
Biological rhythms for perinatal mental health
This study looks at whether understanding your body's daily rhythms (like sleep and activity) can help treat depression after childbirth. If you are 4-6 weeks postpartum and have been diagnosed with postnatal depression, this could be an option for you.
Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do SulAges 18 years+ - NCT06247306Recruiting
Neurofeedback and stress in alcohol use
This study uses a brain-training technique called neurofeedback to help understand how stress and drinking are linked. You would use your smartphone to participate, and the goal is to find better ways to manage alcohol use.
Mannheim, Baden-WurttembergAges 18–65 - NCT06248203Recruiting
Teacher-led mental health support for teens in Darjeeling
This trial tests a program in which teachers get extra training to support students with emotional or behavioral challenges in low-cost private schools in Darjeeling. It aims to see if teachers can make a positive difference for these teens.
Darjeeling, West BengalAges 13 years+ - NCT06251635Recruiting
Antipsychotics and brain insulin in women
This study looks at how a common antipsychotic medication (olanzapine) affects how the brain uses insulin in young women. It aims to understand weight gain and metabolic changes linked to these drugs.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18–35 - 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 - NCT06346028RecruitingPhase 4
TMS for quitting smoking
This study tests whether a brain stimulation therapy called transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) can help people quit smoking. It is for adults who smoke daily and are willing to try TMS as a treatment.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18–70 - NCT06348472Recruiting
Biomarkers and PTSD psychotherapy response
This study is looking at whether certain biomarkers in your blood (related to inflammation and the oxytocin system) can predict how well you respond to trauma-focused psychotherapy. It may help find better ways to personalize PTSD treatment.
Hod HaSharonAges 18–80 - NCT06348992Recruiting
Talk therapy and yoga for burnout in parents of children with autism
This study tests if combining talk therapy (ACT) with gentle yoga can help parents of children with autism who feel burned out. If you often feel exhausted or overwhelmed by caregiving, this program may give you new coping skills and support.
Daqing, None SelectedAges Any age - NCT06351514RecruitingPhase 3
Accelerated brain stimulation for negative symptoms of schizophrenia
This trial tests a faster form of brain stimulation called accelerated intermittent theta burst stimulation to help with persistent negative symptoms of schizophrenia. Negative symptoms include things like lack of motivation, reduced emotion, or social withdrawal.
SingaporeAges 21–65 - NCT06357416Recruiting
Man Van project: mobile cancer screening for men
This study collects information from men who visit the Man Van, a mobile health clinic that screens for cancers like prostate, testicular, and penile cancers. It aims to learn how well the clinic works and how it can help men catch cancer early.
LondonAges 18 years+ - NCT06370988Recruiting
Theta-burst stimulation for bipolar depression
This study tests a type of brain stimulation (theta-burst TMS) to see if it helps improve depression in people with bipolar disorder. It might be a good option if you have tried medication but still feel depressed.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18–65 - NCT06373484Recruiting
Matching treatment for kids with disruptive behavior and their parents
This study aims to find the best treatment approach for children with disruptive behavior by matching them to either group or individual therapy. It could help if your child struggles with behavior like defiance or conduct issues, and you're willing to participate in treatment.
Toronto, OntarioAges 6–12 - NCT06385405Recruiting
Brain stimulation for depression using EEG guidance
This trial uses a brain scan technique (EEG) to guide a treatment called repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) for people with major depressive disorder. It aims to see if personalizing the treatment based on brain activity can help improve depression symptoms.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 16–65 - NCT06409325Recruiting
Magnetic Seizure vs. Electric Shock for Depression
This study compares two brain stimulation treatments—Magnetic Seizure Therapy (MST) and Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)—to see which works better for severe depression. If you are on a stable antidepressant and haven't had recent brain stimulation, this trial may be an option for you.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–65 - NCT06415201Recruiting
AI mental health support for cancer patients
This study is testing an interactive AI-based service to support the mental health of people with cancer. It is designed to help during or after cancer treatment.
Seoul, SeoulAges 19 years+ - NCT06417437RecruitingPhase 4
Brain-computer interface test for depression
This trial tests a non-invasive brain-computer interface (BCI) to help people with depression. It may be a good fit for teenagers and adults who are right-handed, Han Chinese, and have moderate to severe depression without other major health problems.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 12 years+ - NCT06435208Recruiting
Gum cleaning for mental health in teeth grinders with gum disease
This study tests whether a deep gum cleaning procedure (subgingival instrumentation) can reduce stress and improve mental health in people who grind their teeth and have gum disease. It aims to see if treating the gums can also help with psychological distress.
Rohtak, HaryanaAges 30–50 - NCT06438276Recruiting
Mental health support for teens through school services
This study tests whether psychiatric outreach nurses can help teenagers aged 12-16 who are dealing with mood issues, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive or eating disorder symptoms, or mild self-harm. The goal is to see if this extra support improves their mental health compared to the usual school services.
Kuopio, Northern SavoniaAges 12–16 - NCT06440785Recruiting
Taylor Swift and mental health study
This study looks at how Taylor Swift's music and public presence affect mental health. If you are a young adult living in Singapore who uses social media, you may be able to join by sharing your experiences online.
SingaporeAges 18–34 - NCT06452849Recruiting
Brain magnetic stimulation treatment for teen depression
This trial is testing a non-invasive treatment that uses safe magnetic pulses to stimulate specific parts of the brain in teens with moderate to severe depression. The goal is to see if this can help improve mood without medication changes.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 14–18 - NCT06456307Recruiting
Stepped care for mood and anxiety during pregnancy
This study tests a step-by-step approach to help pregnant women who are feeling anxious or down. If you are at least 28 weeks pregnant and feeling stressed, worried, or sad, the study will offer you support and check on how you are doing.
NairobiAges 14 years+ - NCT06456983Recruiting
Maintenance ECT for hard-to-treat schizophrenia
This trial tests if regular electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) can help people whose schizophrenia has not improved with clozapine or who cannot take clozapine. Researchers will see if maintenance ECT helps prevent symptoms from returning.
AachenAges 18–75
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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.