Clinical trials
Mental Health clinical trials
Below are recruiting mental health clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 700 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07481513Recruiting
Intermittent fasting for perimenopausal women's mental health
This study tests whether intermittent fasting can improve mental health in women going through perimenopause (the years around menopause). If you're a woman aged 45-55 in this stage and not on certain treatments, this trial may help you understand how diet affects your mood.
BeirutAges 45–55 - NCT07413887Recruiting
Family program for obsessive thoughts and behaviors in youth
This trial tests a family-based program for children and teens with mild to moderate obsessive thoughts or compulsive behaviors. It aims to help reduce distress and improve daily functioning at home and school.
FrederiksbergAges 3–17 - NCT07313657Recruiting
Heart health and well-being support study
This study tests a web tool designed to improve mental well-being for adults with heart failure. If you have heart disease or take certain heart medications, you may help shape better care for yourself and others.
Cornwall, OntarioAges 40 years+ - NCT07195890Enrolling by invitation
Teen Mental Health First Aid for Hong Kong students
This trial tests whether a Teen Mental Health First Aid course helps students in Hong Kong secondary schools better support peers with mental health struggles. It is for students in Forms 4–6 whose schools are already offering the course.
Hong Kong, HksarAges 14–18 - NCT06968403Enrolling by invitation
Community program to support mental health in coastal areas
This study tests a community-based emotional support program for adults living in coastal Bangladesh. It aims to see if connecting people through a network can improve mental health and well-being.
DhakaAges 18–50 - NCT06623799Recruiting
Allergic rhinitis, help-seeking, and mental health study
This study looks at how people with allergic rhinitis (hay fever) seek help and how that relates to their mental health. Researchers hope to learn more about the connection between allergies, anxiety, and depression over time.
West Palm Beach, FloridaAges 4–100 - NCT06306092Recruiting
Sleep for better mental health and school grades
This study looks at how helping teenagers sleep better can improve their mental health and school grades. It is open to students in Swedish high schools and upper secondary schools.
Kristianstad, Skåne CountyAges 13–19 - NCT05696704Recruiting
Telehealth program to support mental health in family caregivers
This study tests a video/phone-based program to help reduce anxiety and depression symptoms in people caring for a family member or friend with dementia. It may help caregivers feel better and cope more effectively while caring for someone they love.
Lubbock, TexasAges 18–120 - NCT07003048Recruiting
Music during pregnancy for moms' mental health
This trial studies whether listening to music (live or digital) during pregnancy can improve mental health for mothers and their babies. It is designed for healthy pregnant women in their second trimester.
Berlin, State of BerlinAges 18–50 - NCT05621278Recruiting
School study of mental and physical well-being from kids to adults
This study follows students from middle school through high school and asks their parents and teachers questions about mental well-being and physical (body-related) health. It may help researchers understand what supports healthy development over time.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 9–65 - NCT07494929Recruiting
A prevention program for pre-teens and families
This study tests a program called Mentalization-Based Prevention that helps pre-teens (ages 8–11) and their families build emotional understanding and coping skills. The goal is to strengthen well-being and prevent mental-health challenges before they start.
HeidelbergAges 8 years+ - NCT05509166Recruiting
Therapy for sexual-minority women dealing with anxiety or depression and drinking
This trial tests a type of supportive psychotherapy to help sexual-minority women improve mental well-being and reduce drinking. It may help if you’re experiencing depression or anxiety and have been drinking heavily, and you’re not already in certain kinds of treatment.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT06627140Recruiting
Preterm birth, parent stress, and child mental health
This study follows up on families who were already in an earlier research project about preterm birth. It looks at how parents' stress during pregnancy and after birth might affect their child's mental health as they grow up.
Frankfurt am Main, HesseAges Any age - NCT07542431Recruiting
How Dog Adoption Helps Veterans With Stress and Mental Health
This study explores whether adopting and training a shelter dog can improve stress symptoms and overall mental health in military veterans. Researchers will follow veterans in the Fort Lauderdale area who adopt dogs through the Humane Society to see if the bond with a trained dog helps their wellbeing.
Boca Raton, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT07477314Recruiting
Preventing repeat trauma after sexual violence in female asylum seekers
This study looks at ways to help women who have experienced sexual violence and are seeking asylum in France. It aims to prevent repeat experiences of violence and support their recovery.
BordeauxAges 18 years+ - NCT07606248Recruiting
Virtual forest mindfulness for pregnant women's mental health
This study tests whether using virtual reality to explore a calming digital forest helps reduce stress and improve mood during pregnancy. You'd use a VR headset a few times to practice mindfulness (focused breathing and relaxation) and complete short surveys about how you're feeling.
HsinchuAges 18 years+ - NCT07561515Enrolling by invitation
Sound Therapy for Anxiety, Stress, and Depression
This study tests whether listening to specially designed sound can help reduce anxiety, stress, or depression. You'll participate for 3 weeks and answer questionnaires about how you feel.
Belo Horizonte, Minas GeraisAges 18 years+ - NCT07539519Recruiting
Mental Health Treatment Toolkit for Autistic Teens
This study tests a new toolkit designed to help therapists better treat mental health conditions in autistic teenagers. Researchers want to improve care by training therapists to understand autism and how it affects mental health treatment.
Miami, FloridaAges 13 years+ - NCT07368062Recruiting
Mental health after a heart rhythm drug in the ICU
This study looks at the long-term mental health of people who received a drug called dexmedetomidine during an electrical storm (a dangerous heart rhythm) in the ICU.
Ottawa, OntarioAges Any age - NCT06897553Recruiting
ACT for Better Mental Health with Neurologic Illness
This study tests a type of talk therapy (ACT) to help people with neurological conditions like Parkinson’s, MS, or epilepsy feel better emotionally. It's for those who are struggling with depression, anxiety, or stress and are ready to work on their mental health.
BielefeldAges 18 years+ - NCT07054554Recruiting
Helping families find mental health support for preschoolers
This study is testing a program to help families connect with mental health services for preschoolers who are showing early signs of emotional or behavioral challenges. It aims to support caregivers like you in getting the right help for your child.
Cincinnati, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT07050342Enrolling by invitation
Nutrition and mental health clinic evaluation
This pilot study looks at how a specialized clinic that combines nutrition advice with mental health support can improve well-being. If you join, you will answer online questionnaires to help the clinic understand if this approach works.
Graz, StyriaAges 18–65 - NCT06047041Recruiting
School mental health support trial for middle schools
This trial tests a program to help middle schools improve how they identify and support students' mental health. It may help schools better connect students with the right services.
Columbia, MissouriAges 10–99 - NCT06874790Recruiting
Web-based mental health app study for Latina women
This study tests a web-based app to help Latina women in Los Angeles or Orange County who are feeling anxious or depressed. If you are not currently in therapy or on medication, you may be able to join from home using your smartphone or computer.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for mental health?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 700 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.