Clinical trials
Mood clinical trials
Below are recruiting mood clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 146 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07033052Recruiting
Art therapy for anxiety and depression in teens
This trial tests whether art-based activities can help children and teens aged 8 to 17 who feel anxious or depressed. Parents must agree to let their child join.
Cleveland, OhioAges 8–17 - NCT07020572Recruiting
Teen mood support program (iMATTER) in primary care
This study tests a group program to help teenagers with mild to moderate depression symptoms feel better. It takes place in primary care and uses a phone, computer, or tablet for activities.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 13–17 - 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+ - NCT07006324Recruiting
Home visits for high-risk postpartum parents in Mississippi Delta
This program offers home visits after childbirth for mothers and parents in the Mississippi Delta who had a high-risk pregnancy. It aims to provide support and care to help you and your baby stay healthy.
Jackson, MississippiAges 18–45 - NCT06981195RecruitingPhase 2
Testing lemborexant for insomnia in people on buprenorphine
This study tests if the sleep medication lemborexant can help people with opioid use disorder who also have chronic insomnia. Participants must already be taking buprenorphine (Suboxone) for at least 4 weeks. The goal is to see if better sleep improves mood and reduces opioid use.
Richmond, VirginiaAges 18 years+ - NCT06929442Recruiting
Prevention program for young adults with unusual experiences
This study tests a program to help young adults who have had unusual thoughts or experiences (like feeling people are talking about them or that things have hidden meanings) learn ways to cope and feel better. The goal is to prevent these experiences from turning into bigger problems.
Charlestown, MassachusettsAges 18–30 - NCT06924268Enrolling by invitation
Art therapy for mood and symptoms in palliative care
This trial tests whether a single art therapy session can improve mood and reduce symptom burden for patients in a palliative care unit. It aims to see if creative expression can help you feel better emotionally and physically.
Halifax, Nova ScotiaAges 18 years+ - NCT06911723Recruiting
Testing a mood-changing activity for people with psychosis and healthy volunteers
This study tests whether a mood-changing activity works for people with psychotic disorders (like schizophrenia) and healthy volunteers. It aims to see if it's acceptable and helpful.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18–65 - NCT06897670Recruiting
Brain blood flow patterns in mood and memory disorders
This study uses a headband with light sensors (fNIRS) to measure blood flow in the brain while you do thinking tasks. It aims to understand differences in brain activity for people with depression, bipolar disorder, or mild memory loss.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT06870006Recruiting
Heart monitoring for kids starting psychiatric drugs
This study is for children and teens in a hospital psychiatric ward who are starting a new medicine that might affect their heart's rhythm. It will check your heart with an ECG (electrocardiogram) to make sure it stays safe.
Troina, EnnaAges Up to 18 years - NCT06875986Recruiting
Study of REXULTI for agitation in Alzheimer's disease
This trial is studying how a medication called REXULTI works in patients with Alzheimer's disease who have symptoms like excessive activity, aggression, or mood swings. It aims to see if the drug helps manage these behaviors.
Osaka, OsakaAges 15 years+ - NCT06860165Recruiting
Mood tracking app study for adults with depression
This study tests a smartphone app (EmoDTx) that monitors mood in people with unipolar depression. It aims to see if the app can provide helpful digital measurements of your mood.
Changé, FranceAges 18 years+ - NCT06854367Recruiting
Comparing fast vs. standard brain stimulation for depression in older adults
This study tests if a faster form of brain stimulation (accelerated theta burst stimulation) works as well as the standard version for treating depression in adults 60 and older. It may help those who haven't gotten relief from antidepressant medications.
Toronto, OntarioAges 60 years+ - NCT06618027Recruiting
Mindfulness program for teens with type 1 diabetes and mood concerns
This trial tests a mindfulness program designed to help teens with type 1 diabetes who are also dealing with feelings of depression or anxiety. The goal is to see if this program can improve their mood and overall well-being.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 13–17 - NCT06831435Recruiting
Digital therapy for depression study
This study tests if a digital cognitive behavioral therapy program can help treat depression in real-world settings. It is designed for people aged 14 to 60 who have moderate to severe depression symptoms.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 14–60 - NCT03859297Recruiting
Testing how rumination changes in depressed teens
This study looks at what changes in “rumination” (repetitive worrying/thinking about negative thoughts) in teens with depression, and how those changes relate to recovery. It’s for ages 14–17 who have had major depression and meet specific screening and medical rules.
Columbus, OhioAges 14–17 - NCT06678880Recruiting
Sleep and light for mood during menopause
This study tests a program that combines better sleep habits with timed bright light exposure to help improve mood in women going through menopause. It may help reduce the sad or hopeless feelings that often come with this transition.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges 45–75 - NCT06639477Recruiting
Mood and sleep improvement study for older adults
This study tests whether adding a sleep treatment to regular depression medication can improve both mood and sleep in adults aged 55 and older. It may help if you have ongoing depression, sleep problems, and are already taking antidepressant medication.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 55 years+ - NCT06642454Enrolling by invitation
Breathing-guided nerve stimulation for Parkinson's disease
This study tests a type of nerve stimulation (vagus nerve) for Parkinson's disease. It compares a method that uses your breathing cycle to deliver stimulation versus standard stimulation. The goal is to see which works better for movement and non-movement symptoms.
Hefei, AnhuiAges 40–80 - NCT05427708Recruiting
Breathing training to reduce anxiety symptoms
This study tests whether specific respiratory (breathing) training can reduce anxiety symptoms and fear responses. It may help people who have several kinds of anxiety or trauma-related anxiety, especially if they are not on anxiety medicines or only stable on them.
Austin, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06604520RecruitingPhase 2
Vortioxetine for mood and thinking in frontotemporal dementia
This trial tests if vortioxetine, an antidepressant, can improve mood symptoms (like depression or anxiety) and thinking abilities in people with frontotemporal dementia (FTD). It also includes healthy volunteers for comparison.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 45 years+ - NCT06580860Recruiting
Brain health study for young people with early psychosis
This study looks at brain scans and other health information to understand mental health conditions better. You may be able to join if you are a young adult or teen with early signs of mental health changes.
Changsha, HunanAges 13–35 - NCT06536504Recruiting
Music before brain surgery for stress and pain
This study looks at whether listening to live or recorded music before brain or spine surgery can help reduce stress, improve mood, and lessen pain. You may be able to join if you are scheduled for neurosurgery and can hear and speak English.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06511908RecruitingPhase 2
Testing a new ketamine-like drug for hard-to-treat depression
This study tests a new experimental drug (2R,6R)-HNK, a chemical related to ketamine, given by IV infusion to see if it can help people with depression that hasn't improved with other treatments. The goal is to find a new option for people who have not found relief from standard antidepressants.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–70
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for mood?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 146 recruiting mood 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 mood 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 mood 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.