Psychiatry
Mental health clinical trials
Depression, anxiety, and other mental-health and behavioral conditions. We’re tracking 8,193 recruiting studies in this area right now.
By phase
- Not applicable6,797
- Phase 2515
- Phase 1257
- Phase 3244
- Phase 4212
- Phase 1/Phase 297
- Phase 2/Phase 371
Top conditions
- Depression421
- Anxiety414
- Alzheimer Disease340
- Autism Spectrum Disorder257
- Dementia227
- Mild Cognitive Impairment199
- Schizophrenia192
- Major Depressive Disorder189
- Cognitive Impairment157
- Insomnia152
- Alcohol Use Disorder150
- Opioid Use Disorder145
- Stress136
- PTSD110
- Autism95
- Suicidal Ideation92
- Mental Health91
- Anxiety Disorders85
Leading sponsors
- VA Office of Research and Development102
- Yale University94
- Massachusetts General Hospital78
- Stanford University72
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris65
- Johns Hopkins University64
- University of California, Los Angeles61
- The University of Hong Kong52
- University of Pennsylvania51
- Karolinska Institutet50
Where studies are running
- California529
- New York268
- Massachusetts263
- Texas224
- Maryland177
- Pennsylvania175
- Florida152
- Alabama117
- Arizona117
- Connecticut112
Recruiting studies8,192 total
- NCT05596331Recruiting
Eye-tracking test for social understanding in children and adults
This study uses an eye-tracking tool (it measures where and how your eyes move) to assess how people process social information. It aims to build a standard way to evaluate social processing in children and in comparison groups without these diagnoses.
ToursAges 1 day–50 years - NCT07008651Recruiting
Digital parenting study for mothers of young children
This study tests a digital parenting education program to see how it affects mothers' social media use and their children's attitudes toward technology. It may help you understand how to guide your child's tech habits.
Artvin, CentreAges Any age - NCT06981117Recruiting
In-home respite support for caregivers of homebound older adults
This trial offers in-home respite support for caregivers of older adults who are homebound. It aims to give you a break while ensuring your loved one is cared for.
Hong KongAges 18 years+ - NCT06823518Recruiting
Parent support program for US Air Force families
This study offers an educational program for US Air Force parents and caregivers of children ages 0-18. It aims to help families thrive by providing support and resources that can be accessed through technology.
University Park, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06732297Recruiting
Art therapy for stronger families
This trial tests if art therapy with parents and children helps strengthen families facing stress, money worries, or emotional challenges. If your family is from a low-income background and you have a child 7-14, this program may support you.
SingaporeAges 7–99 - NCT06463158Recruiting
How the Family Room App Helps ICU Caregivers
This study tests a mobile app called Family Room to see if it helps caregivers of ICU patients feel more supported. If you are a family member or friend who is the main decision-maker for a patient in the ICU, you may be able to join.
Omaha, NebraskaAges 19 years+ - NCT06254638Recruiting
Moveschool: Boosting physical activity during school
This trial tests a school-based program designed to increase physical activity levels during the school day for teenagers. It aims to see if adding more movement into the school routine can improve health and activity habits.
CáceresAges 11–16 - NCT06197997Recruiting
A study to help PreK families with a program called CPP
This study tests a program called the Child Parent Psychotherapy (CPP) program in Baltimore area schools. It aims to support PreK children and their families by building stronger relationships and resilience.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT05641987Enrolling by invitation
School staff well-being program survey study
This study tests an “educator well-being program” to see how it affects staff well-being. You may be able to participate if you work as school staff and are 18 or older when the survey is given.
Farmington, ConnecticutAges 18 years+ - NCT05238285Recruiting
Study of nonverbal sounds and body responses
This study records nonverbal sounds (like voice and breathing without words) and measures how your body responds. It may help researchers understand links between sound production and physical signals.
Saint-EtienneAges 18–80 - NCT07792837Recruiting
Online intuitive eating program for pregnant women with obesity
This study tests an online program that helps pregnant women with obesity learn to eat intuitively, which means listening to their body's hunger and fullness signals instead of dieting. The goal is to support their well-being during pregnancy.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07791472Recruiting
Delirium and light: a pilot study on risk factors
This study looks at why some patients in intensive care develop confusion (delirium) and whether light exposure affects it. It may help improve care for older patients in the hospital.
LondonAges 50 years+ - NCT07582809Recruiting
Digital therapy app for long-term insomnia relief
This study tests a smartphone app called BELL-001 that delivers digital therapy to help people with insomnia sleep better. It looks at how safe and effective the app is over a long period, and may offer an alternative to sleep medications.
IncheonAges 19–75 - NCT07793045Recruiting
Binaural beats for adults with ADHD
This study tests whether listening to special audio tracks called binaural beats, which use two different tones in each ear, can help improve attention and other ADHD symptoms. If you have an ADHD diagnosis and can attend listening sessions twice a week for six weeks, you may be able to join.
San Bernardino, CaliforniaAges 18–55 - NCT07168941Recruiting
New approach to improve mobility for people with disabilities
This study is testing a new approach to help people with disabilities improve their mobility and daily functioning. It may be a good fit if you live in the US, speak English, and are in good mental health.
East Hanover, New JerseyAges 18–65 - NCT04124341Recruiting
Brain stimulation for treatment-resistant depression
This study tests a new brain stimulation treatment for people with severe depression that hasn't improved with standard treatments. You must have tried at least four different depression treatments without success, and either had or refused electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). You’ll need to be under a psychiatrist’s care and be enrolled in Medicare. The study involves brain scans and EEG sessions to tailor the treatment to you.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 22–70 - NCT06423430Recruiting
Deep brain stimulation for treatment-resistant depression (TRANSCEND)
This trial tests a new brain stimulation treatment (deep brain stimulation, or DBS) for people with hard-to-treat depression. It aims to see if targeting a specific brain area can help when other treatments have failed.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 22–70 - NCT07428629Recruiting
Insomnia treatment trial for people with ulcerative colitis
This trial tests whether a sleep-focused therapy can help people with active ulcerative colitis who also have trouble sleeping. It aims to improve both sleep and UC symptoms.
Lebanon, New HampshireAges 18 years+ - NCT07573176RecruitingPhase 3
Seltorexant for Depression in Adults and Older Adults
This study tests a new medication called seltorexant as a standalone treatment for major depression. The trial is for adults and older adults who have depression that hasn't improved with other antidepressants or who haven't tried them yet.
Bryant, ArkansasAges 18–74 - NCT06642246Recruiting
Sleep Help for Kids with High Blood Pressure
This study tests whether helping teens with high blood pressure get more sleep can lower their blood pressure. It offers a sleep-focused program and checks if it helps within a few months.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 13–18 - NCT06819592RecruitingPhase 3
Preventing early lung infections after severe brain injury
This study tests whether giving an antibiotic (ceftriaxone) early after a severe brain injury can prevent lung infections caused by the breathing machine (ventilator). It is for adults in the ICU who recently started on a ventilator due to a brain emergency.
Canberra, Australian Capital TerritoryAges 18 years+ - NCT06860607RecruitingPhase 1
Environment and Alcohol: A Pilot Study
A pilot study exploring the interaction between environment and alcohol consumption in individuals with alcohol use disorder (AUD), using smartphone-based ecological momentary assessment (EMA).
Baltimore, MarylandAges 21–100 - NCT07633470RecruitingPhase 4
Zunveyl for Alzheimer's disease symptoms and caregiver support
This study tests a medication called Zunveyl to see if it helps reduce behavioral and neuropsychiatric symptoms in people with mild-to-moderate Alzheimer's disease, and whether it reduces stress on family caregivers. You would need a confirmed Alzheimer's diagnosis supported by a blood test, and a dedicated caregiver who can attend visits and report on your symptoms.
Orange, CaliforniaAges 50 years+ - NCT07246941RecruitingPhase 1
Safety of RG6496 in Huntington's disease
This is an early-phase study testing a new drug (RG6496) for people with Huntington's disease. The study will check the drug's safety and how the body processes it, and it requires two doses given about 6 months apart.
Ciudad Autonoma Bs AsAges 25–65
Common questions
- How many mental health clinical trials are recruiting?
- Clin2 is tracking 8,193 recruiting psychiatry studies from the U.S. registry right now, out of 13,230 we cover in this area in total.
- What does “Mental health” cover here?
- Depression, anxiety, and other mental-health and behavioral conditions. We group each study into mental health based on the conditions it studies, so you can scan the whole therapeutic area at once and drill into a specific condition.
- How do I find a mental health trial near me?
- Use the search to filter mental health studies by location and eligibility. Every Clin2 trial page explains the criteria in plain English and offers a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read — the study team makes the final decision.
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