Psychiatry
Mental health clinical trials
Depression, anxiety, and other mental-health and behavioral conditions. We’re tracking 7,771 recruiting studies in this area right now.
By phase
- Not applicable6,418
- Phase 2494
- Phase 1248
- Phase 3237
- Phase 4212
- Phase 1/Phase 294
- Phase 2/Phase 368
Top conditions
- Anxiety387
- Depression381
- Alzheimer Disease337
- Autism Spectrum Disorder241
- Dementia224
- Mild Cognitive Impairment194
- Schizophrenia184
- Major Depressive Disorder173
- Insomnia159
- Cognitive Impairment150
- Alcohol Use Disorder142
- Opioid Use Disorder141
- Stress117
- PTSD105
- Mental Health99
- Autism95
- Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI)88
- Suicidal Ideation87
Leading sponsors
- VA Office of Research and Development105
- Yale University87
- Massachusetts General Hospital77
- Stanford University68
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris64
- Johns Hopkins University61
- University of California, Los Angeles58
- The University of Hong Kong52
- University of Pennsylvania52
- Karolinska Institutet50
Where studies are running
- California516
- Massachusetts264
- New York255
- Texas209
- Maryland174
- Pennsylvania169
- Florida145
- Alabama118
- Arizona109
- Illinois104
Recruiting studies7,771 total
- NCT05331118Recruiting
Study of complications and long-term outcomes after major surgery
This study follows people after planned, higher-risk surgery to learn what complications happen and how patients do long-term. It may help doctors predict risks and improve care for people having similar operations.
UtrechtAges 18 years+ - NCT04685746Recruiting
Testing how balance and motion affect child development
This study looks at how the vestibular system (your balance and motion sensing) is involved in children’s thinking and movement. It compares typically developing children with children who have balance-related (vestibular) problems or certain neurodevelopmental conditions to understand what to expect and how development may differ.
GhentAges 6–13 - NCT05812950Recruiting
Group therapy for complex eating disorders with cost review
This study tests whether group schema therapy helps people with complex eating disorders and also looks at whether it is cost-effective. It may help if you have anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, or a related diagnosis and can take part in Dutch-language group sessions.
BredaAges 16 years+ - NCT05863910Recruiting
Real-world study of medical cannabis use in children
This study looks at how medical cannabis is used for children and teens in everyday life, by collecting information through online questionnaires. It may help doctors and families better understand which uses are common and how people experience them.
Winnipeg, ManitobaAges 3–17 - NCT05772897Recruiting
Parenting group for mothers with postpartum depression
This study offers a structured parenting skills group to help mothers’ mood after having a baby. It also includes some mothers without current depression symptoms for comparison, to better understand what helps.
Denver, ColoradoAges 18–50 - NCT02613546Recruiting
Cognitive therapy for sexual difficulties in women
This trial studies whether cognitive behavioral therapy (a structured talk-therapy approach) can improve sexual problems. You may be eligible if your sexual function score is low, but not if you have moderate or severe depression/anxiety symptoms or start hormone therapy after beginning the group sessions.
Salvador, Estado de BahiaAges 18–59 - NCT05461820RecruitingPhase 4
Testing treatment options for Graves’ disease and its relapse
This study compares different treatment plans to see how well they control Graves’ disease and whether it comes back. It may help by identifying which approach works best to prevent relapse.
NanjingAges 18–65 - NCT06170268Recruiting
Alzheimer's registry for treatment and diagnosis
This registry collects information from people with mild cognitive impairment or dementia due to Alzheimer's disease who are being treated with new FDA-approved therapies. The goal is to track how these treatments work in everyday medical practice.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT05912270Recruiting
Music lessons to boost thinking skills in primary school
This trial studies whether an “orchestra in class” music program can improve kids’ thinking and brain development. It’s meant for younger primary school children and may help with skills like planning and attention.
GenevaAges 6–8 - NCT04987957Recruiting
Music therapy to reduce anxiety during COVID-19
This study tests whether listening to music can help lower anxiety levels in people experiencing stress during the COVID-19 pandemic. You may be able to join if you’re a midwife or nurse and can complete online surveys.
BoluAges Any age - NCT07873567Recruiting
Ergonomic risks and muscle pain in midwifery students
This study looks at how common muscle and joint discomfort is among midwifery students and what work-related factors might contribute to it. Your answers may help improve training and work environments for future midwives.
MardinAges 18 years+ - NCT06654414Recruiting
Smoking cessation support for transgender and gender-diverse adults
This study tests a skills-based program to help transgender and gender-diverse adults quit smoking or vaping. The program focuses on managing stress related to identity and health, and may be more supportive than standard quit programs.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT07853807Recruiting
Thinking and memory study for adults with schizophrenia and healthy volunteers
This study uses computer tasks to learn how people with schizophrenia think, pay attention, and remember. It may help improve future tests and treatments for schizophrenia. Healthy volunteers are also needed to compare results.
Irvine, CaliforniaAges 18–59 - NCT06081998Recruiting
How lack of sleep affects itch and pain
This study looks at how not sleeping affects your sensitivity to itch and pain. Researchers want to understand the connection between sleep and these sensations, which could help treat conditions like chronic itching or pain.
AalborgAges 18–60 - NCT03020381Recruiting
Study of walking patterns to predict dementia and falls
This study looks at how your walking (gait) might help predict future dementia and risk of falls. You may be asked to walk tests and have health information collected to see who is at higher risk.
London, OntarioAges 60–85 - NCT04993469Recruiting
Tracking genital comfort after gender-affirming surgery
This study asks people who are planning genital gender-affirming surgery to report how their genital sensitivity and sexual function feel afterward. It helps doctors understand what changes patients experience and improve follow-up care.
Ghent, East-FlandersAges 18–110 - NCT04722939Recruiting
Testing brain function outcomes after ICU kidney failure treatment
This trial studies how treating severe kidney injury in the ICU may affect patients’ brain and thinking function over time. It compares measurements of brain activity and function after starting kidney replacement therapy.
Kingston, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT07863011Recruiting
Low-dose brain radiation for mild Alzheimer's disease
This study tests a low dose of radiation to the whole brain combined with an experimental drug to see if it can slow down the effects of mild Alzheimer's disease. It aims to help people with mild dementia think more clearly and keep their daily abilities for as long as possible.
Cheonan, Chungcheongnam-doAges 60–85 - NCT07854912Recruiting
Is craving a key sign of behavioral addiction?
This study looks at whether craving—a strong urge—should be a main symptom for diagnosing behavioral addictions like gambling, gaming, overeating, excessive screen use, or sex/pornography addiction. If you regularly do one of these behaviors, your experiences could help researchers improve how addictions are diagnosed.
BordeauxAges 18 years+ - NCT06291532Enrolling by invitation
Virtual reality system for autism and intellectual disability
This study tests whether a virtual reality system is easy and usable for people with autism and intellectual disability. It might help improve daily skills in a fun, engaging way.
Messina, MessinaAges 6–40 - NCT07854327Recruiting
Lymphatic drainage treatment for Alzheimer's disease
This trial tests a procedure to improve the brain's waste-clearing system, which may slow the effects of Alzheimer's disease. It's a new approach that aims to help the brain work better.
Siena, TuscanyAges Any age - NCT07378800Recruiting
Improving care interactions in assisted living for memory loss
This study looks at ways to make daily interactions with staff in assisted living more positive for people with memory loss. It may help improve quality of life and well-being.
Columbia, MarylandAges 55 years+ - NCT07872215Recruiting
AI-assisted teaching before stitches for minor cuts
This study tests whether using artificial intelligence to explain stitches before the procedure helps patients feel more informed and at ease. It is for adults with minor cuts that can be closed with stitches in the emergency room.
AnkaraAges 18 years+ - NCT03998020Recruiting
Sleep study group for people with long-lasting excessive sleepiness
This study is building a long-term group of people with chronic excessive sleepiness (hypersomnolence) so researchers can better understand rare sleep disorders and related biology. It involves sleep-focused assessments and questionnaires, and you may or may not be on treatment for sleep problems.
MontpellierAges 6 years+
Common questions
- How many mental health clinical trials are recruiting?
- Clin2 is tracking 7,771 recruiting psychiatry studies from the U.S. registry right now, out of 12,287 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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