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
- NCT06939712Recruiting
Online mental health program for Crohn's patients
This study tests an online program that uses positive psychology to help improve mental health and quality of life in people with Crohn's disease who have mild anxiety or depression. The program is done over the internet, so you can join from home.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–75 - 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 - 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 - NCT06942858Recruiting
Boosting therapy for anorexia with brain stimulation
This trial tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called deep transcranial magnetic stimulation (dTMS) can help cognitive-behavioral therapy work better for people with anorexia nervosa. It aims to improve outcomes by targeting brain areas linked to thinking and behavior.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–35 - 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 - 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+ - NCT06978803Recruiting
Speech and brain study for early psychosis
This study looks at how people with early psychosis (within the first 5 years of treatment) talk during conversations. Researchers hope to learn more about speech patterns and brain activity related to psychosis.
Montreal, QuebecAges 18–60 - NCT06978894Recruiting
Using speech to detect psychosis relapse early
This study tests whether changes in your speech patterns can help predict a psychotic relapse before it happens. If you're in an early psychosis program, you may help develop a tool that could warn you and your care team early.
London, OntarioAges 16 years+ - 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 - 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 - 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+ - 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 - 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 - 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 - NCT07027839RecruitingPhase 1
Alcohol effects on brain imaging for phosphodiesterase
This study uses PET scans to see how alcohol affects a protein in the brain called PDE4B. It may help explain how alcohol works in the body.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 21–70 - NCT07031544Recruiting
Deep brain stimulation for severe OCD
This study tests whether implanting a small device deep in the brain—like a pacemaker for OCD—can help people whose severe OCD hasn't gotten better with standard medications and therapy.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–65 - 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 - NCT07033780RecruitingPhase 1
Brain stimulation study for depression treatment
This trial tests a new type of brain stimulation called theta-burst stimulation to see if it helps treat depression. It is for people aged 18-50 who are currently experiencing a major depressive episode and are on a stable antidepressant regimen.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18–50 - NCT07066631Recruiting
Online mental health support for pregnant and new parents
This trial tests a virtual program to help pregnant people and new parents with depression or anxiety. It provides mental health support through online tools and care coordination.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT07073963Recruiting
Online groups for sarcoidosis fatigue
This trial tests whether virtual group sessions can help reduce fatigue related to sarcoidosis. You'll join a supportive online group with others who have similar symptoms.
Cleveland, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT07084103Recruiting
Support program for women continuing pregnancy after a possible fetal concern
This study tests a program that offers emotional and practical support for women who choose to continue their pregnancy after learning their baby may have a health problem. It aims to see if this support helps women feel better during their pregnancy.
Sakarya, Türkiye/SakaryaAges 18 years+
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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.