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
- NCT05973110Recruiting
Virtual reality training to improve thinking in psychosis
This trial tests whether a virtual reality program can help people living with psychosis improve thinking and daily functioning. It may help if your symptoms are currently stable and you can safely use the VR equipment.
Ottawa, OntarioAges 18–60 - NCT05960461Recruiting
Online program for mental health providers working with young children
This study tests an online training tool for mental health providers who serve children ages 3 to 12 (and their families). It’s meant to help providers improve the mental health support they offer through their agency or practice.
Rochester, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT05933850Recruiting
Family program to improve parenting skills for caregivers
This trial tests a culturally adapted family support program aimed at improving parenting and family relationships for primary caregivers of children ages 8–15. If you qualify, you may receive structured sessions designed for families in Gilgit Baltistan, and outcomes will be tracked over the study period.
KarachiAges 18 years+ - NCT05887934Enrolling by invitation
Bone lead levels and mental health in adults
This study looks at whether the amount of lead stored in the body (from old exposures) is linked to brain activity and mental health. It may help researchers understand what kinds of brain/mental health symptoms are related to lead exposure.
Charleston, South CarolinaAges 18–70 - NCT05855668Recruiting
Study how brain and behavior differ in alcohol and cannabis use
This study looks at how people’s thoughts, brain-related measures, and behaviors differ between alcohol use disorder and cannabis use disorder. You may be asked to join group psychotherapy and complete assessments, which could help improve how care is planned for people like you.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT05859204Enrolling by invitation
Exercise groups to improve mental health in hospital
This study tests whether joining structured exercise groups while you’re an inpatient in a psychiatric unit can improve mood, mental wellbeing, and overall comfort. It’s designed to be adjustable for different mobility needs and to be safe for participating patients.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT05859347Recruiting
Brain stimulation study for cannabis use disorder
This trial tests whether a treatment called repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (a non-surgical magnetic stimulation to the brain) can help people reduce or stop cannabis use. You may be eligible if you have cannabis use disorder and meet specific safety and symptom criteria.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18–65 - NCT05363397RecruitingPhase 2
Adjunctive TBO-309 added to stroke clot removal treatment safety
This Phase 2 trial studies whether adding TBO-309 to standard emergency treatment for acute ischemic stroke is safe and tolerable. It may help researchers see if the added drug can be given without causing excessive side effects alongside clot-busting and/or clot-removal procedures.
Camperdown, New South WalesAges 18 years+ - NCT05766592RecruitingPhase 3
Therapy for sexual or gender-minority adults and a rejecting parent
This study tests a therapy program tailored for sexual and gender-minority adults who are dealing with strong rejection from a parent. It also involves that parent in sessions to help improve support and reduce anxiety or depression.
New York, New YorkAges 20 years+ - NCT05774002Recruiting
Psychological check-in for teens getting back surgery for scoliosis
This study asks teens with idiopathic scoliosis to complete psychological assessments while planning for elective back surgery. It may help doctors better understand patients’ mental and emotional needs around surgery.
The Bronx, New YorkAges 10–19 - NCT05744479RecruitingPhase 4
Metformin to reduce weight gain from antipsychotic medicines
This trial tests whether metformin can help adults with intellectual disability who gained weight from long-term antipsychotic medicines. If you qualify, you may be assigned metformin to improve weight and related health measures.
Toronto, OntarioAges 16–65 - NCT05703685RecruitingPhase 1
Imaging brain inflammation target in depression with PET
This Phase 1 study uses a PET brain scan tracer to see how a specific brain target (PDE4B) is involved in major depressive disorder (MDD). It’s mainly testing whether the imaging approach works and what it shows in people with depression who meet specific safety and medication rules.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–70 - NCT05666726Recruiting
Understanding how the body and mind influence choices
This study looks at how your body's signals and your ability to reflect on them affect the decisions you make. It involves tasks that may include mild stress, pain, food cravings, or brain scans to better understand these processes.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–55 - NCT05669703Recruiting
Tracking mood and activity patterns in bipolar disorder families
This study watches how a person’s mood and movement change over time, and how those patterns relate to bipolar disorder. It may help researchers better understand the condition in families and potentially improve future care.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 8–70 - NCT05608434RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Virtual reality ADHD training for kids and teens
This study tests whether a virtual reality (VR) training program can help strengthen attention and focus in children and teens with ADHD. Participants will use a VR headset for training sessions, and the study will compare different groups to see how well the training works.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 8–16 - NCT05603000Recruiting
Emotion-focused therapy for parents of anxious or struggling children
This study tests an emotion-focused family therapy program for parents of children (ages 7–15) who are dealing with anxiety, depression, or behavior challenges. It may help families improve how emotions are understood and managed through parent participation and home life support.
Guelph, OntarioAges 7–15 - NCT05627492Recruiting
DBT booster sessions for youth at bipolar risk
This study adds short “booster” sessions to Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) for young people who already took part in a prior DBT study, including those with bipolar symptoms or strong family risk. It aims to see if extra DBT support helps mood and coping over time.
Toronto, OntarioAges 14–25 - 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+ - NCT05526196Recruiting
Study how cannabis and tobacco affect reaction and feelings
This study tests how cannabis and tobacco—used together or separately—affect your thinking speed, how you feel, and body responses. You may help researchers understand these effects under controlled conditions, which could be useful for safer use and treatment decisions.
Toronto, OntarioAges 19–45 - NCT05515354RecruitingPhase 4
Smoking quit plan matched to your menstrual cycle phase
This Phase 4 study tests a smoking-quit treatment plan timed to your menstrual cycle. It may help you quit smoking and learn how quitting support works for people who menstruate regularly.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18–40 - NCT05507125Recruiting
Study of how inflammatory genes work in hidradenitis
This study looks at how certain body “inflammatory genes” behave in people with hidradenitis suppurativa. It may help researchers understand what drives this condition and how future treatments could be targeted.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18–89 - NCT05497115Recruiting
Care model to improve access to mental health after trauma
This trial tests a practical care plan to help people get mental health support after a traumatic injury, especially if screening suggests risk for PTSD or depression. It may help you connect faster to the right kind of treatment after your injury.
Washington, VirginiaAges 16 years+ - NCT05427500Enrolling by invitationPhase 3
Nerve block treatment for PTSD with strong stress-and-alertness symptoms
This Phase 3 study tests whether a procedure called a stellate ganglion block can reduce PTSD symptoms, especially feeling highly “on edge” (hyperarousal). You may join if you have PTSD despite appropriate usual treatments and are able to go through the procedure safely.
Ottawa, OntarioAges 18–69 - NCT05445180Recruiting
Brain scan study of thinking in cannabis users with psychosis
This study uses brain imaging to understand how thinking works in people who use cannabis, comparing those with psychosis to people without psychosis. It may help researchers learn what brain patterns relate to thinking difficulties and how cannabis use fits in.
Montreal, QuebecAges 16–80
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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.