Clinical trials
Psychological clinical trials
Below are recruiting psychological clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 447 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06981598Recruiting
Preventing mental health issues with unit-based support
This trial studies how having behavioral health technicians (mental health support people) work directly in military units can help prevent psychological problems. It is for service members who are currently seeing one of these technicians, or for the technicians themselves who are embedded in a unit.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT06965179Enrolling by invitation
Game activities for well-being in older adults
This study tests whether fun game activities can improve life satisfaction and psychological well-being in older adults. It's designed for active seniors who are enrolled in a lifelong learning program.
Mersin, YenişehirAges 60–85 - NCT06968351Recruiting
Animal-assisted program for people in custody
This study tests whether spending time with trained dogs can improve well-being for people in correctional settings. It aims to understand if animal-assisted activities can be helpful and safe.
Hong KongAges 18 years+ - NCT06971861Recruiting
Just ACT for Student Well-being
This study looks at whether a program called 'Just ACT' helps improve well-being in students. It is for young adults who speak Chinese and have not had serious mental health conditions.
Hong KongAges 10–35 - NCT06956781Recruiting
Finding the best treatment for childhood PTSD
This study tests different ways to help children ages 8-17 who have PTSD after a traumatic event. It looks at how to best support both the child and their caregiver through therapy and surveys.
Rochester, New YorkAges 8–17 - NCT06959212Recruiting
Memory study in patients with disorders of consciousness
This trial studies memory abilities in people who are unconscious due to a brain injury. It compares unconscious patients, conscious patients in intensive care, and people who have recovered consciousness after being unconscious. Participation involves memory testing and may help us understand how the brain recovers.
ParisAges 15 years+ - NCT06952933Recruiting
Trauma and resilience in adults with congenital heart disease
This study surveys adults with congenital heart disease to understand how psychological trauma and resilience affect their health. You would complete online questionnaires about your experiences and coping.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT06950905Recruiting
Meditation study for women's well-being
This study explores whether a regular meditation practice can improve well-being in women. You might qualify if you are a woman aged 30–60 with some meditation experience and live in Spain.
Zaragoza, ZaragozaAges 30–60 - NCT06941324Recruiting
Therapy to help teens and young adults with cancer feel better
This study tests a short-term therapy called Solution-Focused Brief Therapy to help teens and young adults with cancer reduce emotional distress. It's designed for people who are currently in treatment or have finished treatment within the last 5 years.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 15–39 - NCT06941428Recruiting
Redesigning trauma therapy for schools
This study is redesigning a trauma-focused therapy (TF-CBT) for schools. It tests a new version of the therapy to help students aged 7–19 who have experienced trauma and still feel upset by it.
Seattle, WashingtonAges 7 years+ - NCT06935604Recruiting
Mindfulness VR for hospital patients
This trial tests whether a virtual reality (VR) program with calming mindfulness activities can help hospitalized patients feel less stressed and more at ease. It is designed for adults who are stable enough to be in a hospital and can use simple VR equipment.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 18–99 - NCT06937021Enrolling by invitation
Art and philosophy program for kids' eco-anxiety
This trial tests whether an art and philosophy program can help elementary school children manage their eco-anxiety. If your child is in elementary school, they may be able to join.
Henhurst Ridge, Burton-on-TrentAges 5–12 - NCT06934759Enrolling by invitation
Parents' experience of a child with a large birthmark
This study explores how parents feel and cope when their child has a large congenital melanocytic nevus, a type of birthmark. You would take part in a one-on-one interview to share your experience.
Nancy, FranceAges 18 years+ - NCT06455397Recruiting
Building emotional awareness and mental health for parents
This trial tests a program called BEAM that helps parents and caregivers of young children (ages 2–5) manage stress, depression, anxiety, or anger. You'll get support from a peer coach through check-ins and learn skills to feel better.
Winnipeg, ManitobaAges 18 years+ - NCT06921512Recruiting
Chinese therapeutic exercise for anxiety and depression
This study tests whether a traditional Chinese mind-body exercise (Daoyin) can help people with mild to moderate anxiety and depression. It also looks at how the exercise might affect your body and mind.
ShanghaiAges 18–65 - NCT06916429Recruiting
Talking therapy study for common mental health issues
This trial tests if different types of talking therapy work well for people with common mental health problems like anxiety or depression. It’s designed to help find which treatment might be best for you.
Copenhagen, Central RegionAges 18 years+ - NCT06909669Recruiting
Brief therapy for anxiety, depression, or physical symptoms
This study tests short-term psychological treatments to help people with mild or moderate emotional symptoms like anxiety, depression, or physical complaints (such as pain or fatigue) that may be linked to stress. The goal is to see if these brief therapies can improve how you feel.
Córdoba, CórdobaAges 18 years+ - NCT06908447Recruiting
Cold water and decision-making study
This trial tests whether taking a cold shower or swim affects how you make decisions. You'll be exposed to cold water and then complete decision-making tasks.
NuthetalAges 18–40 - NCT06522243Recruiting
Mindful parenting for parents of teens with special needs
This trial explores a mindful parenting program designed for parents or caregivers of teenagers with special educational needs. It aims to help reduce stress and improve family relationships.
Hong KongAges 18 years+ - NCT06899165RecruitingPhase 2
Psilocybin therapy for inherited trauma
This trial tests whether psilocybin (a psychedelic substance) combined with therapy can help adult children of genocide survivors who experience symptoms of trauma, depression, or anxiety. The goal is to see if this approach can reduce the emotional impact of intergenerational trauma.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT06888284Enrolling by invitation
Tuijing therapy for depression and heart rate
This trial tests whether Tuijing therapy, a non-invasive treatment, can improve heart rate variability and reduce depression symptoms in people who have been feeling depressed for over three months. It may be an option if you haven't used other treatments recently.
Hong KongAges 18–60 - NCT06878092Recruiting
A support program for young refugees with emotional distress
This trial tests a program called Problem Management Plus with Emotional Processing (PM+EP) for youth who were forced to leave their home country. It aims to reduce stress and improve daily functioning. If you are a young refugee between 16 and 25 years old and feel very anxious or down, this might help you learn ways to cope.
StockholmAges 16–25 - NCT06874595Recruiting
Exercise and brain stimulation study for healthy adults
This study looks at how a gentle electrical current applied to the head (called brain stimulation) combined with exercise affects your body and mood. It may help researchers understand how these two treatments work together to improve brain health.
Richmond, VirginiaAges 18–50 - 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 psychological?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 447 recruiting psychological 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 psychological 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 psychological 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.