Psychiatry
Mental health clinical trials
Depression, anxiety, and other mental-health and behavioral conditions. We’re tracking 8,195 recruiting studies in this area right now.
By phase
- Not applicable6,798
- Phase 2512
- Phase 1258
- Phase 3245
- Phase 4213
- Phase 1/Phase 298
- Phase 2/Phase 371
Top conditions
- Depression422
- Anxiety415
- Alzheimer Disease341
- Autism Spectrum Disorder258
- Dementia226
- Mild Cognitive Impairment199
- Schizophrenia192
- Major Depressive Disorder189
- Cognitive Impairment157
- Insomnia152
- Alcohol Use Disorder150
- Opioid Use Disorder145
- Stress136
- PTSD110
- Autism95
- Mental Health92
- Suicidal Ideation92
- Anxiety Disorders85
Leading sponsors
- VA Office of Research and Development103
- Yale University95
- Massachusetts General Hospital78
- Stanford University72
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris65
- Johns Hopkins University63
- University of California, Los Angeles61
- The University of Hong Kong52
- University of Pennsylvania51
- Karolinska Institutet50
Where studies are running
- California530
- New York268
- Massachusetts263
- Texas223
- Maryland176
- Pennsylvania175
- Florida153
- Alabama118
- Arizona117
- Connecticut113
Recruiting studies8,194 total
- NCT07794332Recruiting
Understanding symptoms in teens in foster care
This study looks at how adolescents placed in child welfare experience symptoms like stress or difficult feelings. By participating, you can help improve support for teens in similar situations.
Strasbourg, Grand EstAges 12–18 - NCT07795333Recruiting
Preventing body dissatisfaction in teen athletes
This study aims to prevent body dissatisfaction and eating disorders in adolescent athletes by offering a program at sports-specialized schools in Norway. If you are a student athlete, you may be able to join to learn healthy habits and improve your relationship with your body.
Oslo, KringsjåAges 13–17 - NCT05907343Recruiting
Brain stimulation study for memory and thinking concerns
This study tests a new brain stimulation method that may help improve memory and thinking in older adults who have memory concerns. It uses a safe, non-invasive technique called transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) that sends magnetic pulses to the brain.
Austin, TexasAges 18–90 - NCT05809115Recruiting
Caregiver-child bonding support for hospitalized young children
This study looks at how a caregiver and their young child bond during a hospital stay, and whether extra support can help. It may help families feel more connected and supported while their child is in the hospital.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06540833RecruitingPhase 2
Study of a new drug for psychosis in people with Alzheimer's disease
This trial tests an experimental medication to reduce hallucinations and delusions in people who have Alzheimer's disease. It may help manage these symptoms and improve quality of life for patients and their caregivers.
Anaheim, CaliforniaAges 55 years+ - NCT04354077Recruiting
Deep brain stimulation for opioid addiction
This study tests whether deep brain stimulation (DBS), a surgical treatment that uses electrical pulses to target specific brain areas, can help reduce cravings and relapse in people with opioid use disorder who haven't found relief from other treatments.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 22–65 - NCT07794956RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Memory study for older adults with a care partner
This study tests a dietary product, called LpD3.5, to see if it can help older adults with mild memory problems. You and a care partner would take part together.
Tampa, FloridaAges 60 years+ - NCT06943859RecruitingPhase 2
Ketamine for opioid use disorder
This study tests whether ketamine, when added to methadone treatment, helps reduce opioid use and cravings. It is for adults with opioid use disorder who are already in a methadone program and have had recent cravings or illicit use. The trial involves multiple visits and follow-up assessments.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18–65 - NCT06966362RecruitingPhase 4
Help cutting back on smoking for veterans not ready to quit
This study tests a medicine called varenicline (also known as Chantix) to help veterans who aren't ready to quit smoking yet but want to cut down. The goal is to see if it helps reduce how much they smoke.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges 21 years+ - NCT07099053Recruiting
Brain scan study for aging adults in Baltimore
This study uses a special brain scan (amyloid PET) to look at brain changes in healthy older adults. It may help researchers learn more about aging and memory loss.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 55–110 - NCT07490379Recruiting
Home vs. Hospital Brain Stimulation for Depression
This trial compares doing transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) at home versus in the hospital to see if it works as well for depression. tDCS uses a mild electrical current on the scalp to help improve mood.
AngletAges 18 years+ - NCT06778564RecruitingPhase 3
CBD (cannabidiol) for early psychosis
This study tests if adding a CBD medication to your current antipsychotic can improve symptoms in people with schizophrenia or related disorders who started treatment recently but aren't fully better yet.
ViennaAges 16–40 - NCT07326709RecruitingPhase 3
Votoplam for Huntington's disease: a Phase 3 study
This study tests an investigational drug called Votoplam for people with Huntington's disease. It aims to see if the drug can slow progression of symptoms like movement and thinking problems.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 21–70 - NCT05434130RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing the right exercise amount to help concussion recovery
This study tests whether adjusting how much exercise you do can improve recovery after a concussion. You may be screened to make sure symptoms are still present, and then assigned to an exercise plan that matches the study’s goals.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 13–18 - NCT06132581Recruiting
Brain stimulation for pleasure loss in depression
This study tests a new type of brain stimulation to see if it can help people with depression who have lost the ability to feel pleasure. It uses MRI scans to guide the treatment and may help improve motivation and goal-setting.
Tallahassee, FloridaAges 18–65 - NCT07610135RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Psilocybin with or without pimavanserin pretreatment
This trial tests whether taking pimavanserin before psilocybin changes the drug's effects in healthy volunteers who have never used psychedelics. It aims to understand how to make psychedelic therapy safer and more predictable.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 21–65 - NCT06676059Recruiting
Substance use monitoring study with a smartphone app
This study uses a smartphone app and daily surveys to track alcohol or drug use. It aims to create a database for future research on addiction patterns and recovery.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18–120 - NCT06995885Enrolling by invitation
A study to improve tracking of opioid use in the fentanyl era
This study aims to develop a better tool for recalling and tracking opioid use patterns, especially with fentanyl. It may help people who use opioids outside of medical settings to more accurately report their use.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18–99 - NCT06614868Recruiting
Stress counseling for LGBTQ+ individuals
This study tests a counseling program designed to help LGBTQ+ people cope with stress related to their identity. It may help you if you're looking for support dealing with the unique challenges of being a sexual minority.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT07080489Recruiting
Decision-making brain activity study for adults
This study uses brain imaging to understand how the prefrontal cortex helps with decision-making. Researchers are looking at healthy adults and people with mild to moderate depression to see if decision-making differs between groups.
BernAges 20–75 - NCT05887973Recruiting
Youth gun violence prevention program in Washington, DC
This trial is focused on preventing firearm violence by addressing underlying causes among youth taking part in a specific DC grassroots program. If you’re a youth involved with that program in Washington, DC, this study may fit you.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 14–24 - NCT07191561Recruiting
Liver fat and alcohol use disorder study
This trial looks at how the liver processes fat in people with alcohol use disorder. It may help find better ways to treat liver problems related to drinking.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–100 - NCT07746921Recruiting
Smart inhaler and remote asthma care for teens with intellectual disabilities
This study tests a smart inhaler and a phone app to help teenagers with mild-to-moderate intellectual or developmental disabilities manage their asthma at home. It aims to see if this technology improves asthma control and makes it easier for families to track medication use.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 10–17 - NCT06514001RecruitingPhase 2
Testing a new drug for Alzheimer's disease with eye scans
This trial tests an investigational drug called AMDX-2011P for people with Alzheimer's disease. It looks at whether the drug affects the retina, which may be linked to brain changes in Alzheimer's.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 18 years+
Common questions
- How many mental health clinical trials are recruiting?
- Clin2 is tracking 8,195 recruiting psychiatry studies from the U.S. registry right now, out of 13,258 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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Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov; specialty groupings are derived from each study’s conditions. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.