Psychiatry
Mental health clinical trials
Depression, anxiety, and other mental-health and behavioral conditions. We’re tracking 7,764 recruiting studies in this area right now.
By phase
- Not applicable6,413
- Phase 2492
- Phase 1247
- Phase 3239
- Phase 4212
- Phase 1/Phase 294
- Phase 2/Phase 367
Top conditions
- Anxiety388
- Depression381
- Alzheimer Disease338
- Autism Spectrum Disorder240
- Dementia226
- Mild Cognitive Impairment195
- Schizophrenia184
- Major Depressive Disorder173
- Insomnia159
- Cognitive Impairment150
- Alcohol Use Disorder142
- Opioid Use Disorder140
- Stress117
- PTSD105
- Mental Health98
- Autism94
- Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI)88
- Suicidal Ideation87
Leading sponsors
- VA Office of Research and Development105
- Yale University86
- Massachusetts General Hospital77
- Stanford University68
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris64
- Johns Hopkins University61
- University of California, Los Angeles58
- The University of Hong Kong51
- University of Pennsylvania51
- Karolinska Institutet50
Where studies are running
- California517
- Massachusetts266
- New York254
- Texas209
- Maryland175
- Pennsylvania169
- Florida147
- Alabama118
- Arizona109
- Illinois103
Recruiting studies7,764 total
- NCT07380594Recruiting
Study of psychiatric symptoms in White-Sutton syndrome
This study looks at mental health symptoms in people with White-Sutton syndrome, a rare genetic condition. By answering questions, you can help doctors better understand what challenges people face and how to support them.
DijonAges 6 years+ - NCT07387796Recruiting
Brain and behavior changes with tirzepatide stop and restart
This study looks at how your brain and behavior change when you stop and then restart the weight loss drug tirzepatide. It will help researchers understand what happens during treatment breaks.
Dallas, TexasAges 18–70 - NCT07379723Recruiting
Brief therapy for Functional Cognitive Disorder: a feasibility study
This study tests a brief psychological therapy for people with Functional Cognitive Disorder (difficulties with memory or thinking that aren't linked to a brain disease). The goal is to see if this approach can help manage symptoms and if it is possible to run a larger trial.
LondonAges 18–65 - NCT07386769Recruiting
Brain activity during social interaction in opioid use
This study looks at how the brain works during social interactions in people who use opioids regularly. It may help researchers understand how opioid use affects the way you connect with others.
La Jolla, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07379736Recruiting
Online support for heavy cannabis users
This trial tests a brief online advice program to help people who use cannabis heavily reduce their use. You take part from home and get personalized tips and support.
London, Greater LondonAges 18 years+ - NCT07385105Recruiting
CBT for insomnia after mild brain injury
This study tests whether a type of talk therapy called cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia can help people with mild traumatic brain injury sleep better. It focuses on those who have had sleep problems for over a month.
Columbia, MissouriAges 18–60 - NCT07387146Recruiting
Community health worker support for mental health
This trial tests whether a community health worker can help reduce stress in adults who speak English or Spanish. If you feel stressed often, you may be able to join.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18–120 - NCT07381868Recruiting
Social media support group for women who drink
This study tests whether a private social media support group can help women cut back on risky drinking. It's for women who drink more than they'd like and want to try a supportive online group.
Hong KongAges 18 years+ - NCT07386951Recruiting
Heart rate biofeedback for security force personnel
This trial tests whether a biofeedback technique that improves heart rate control can help military personnel manage stress and perform better in their duties. You would learn a simple relaxation method while on active duty.
SetúbalAges 18–55 - NCT07383467Recruiting
Single session help for teens with anxiety or depression
This trial offers a one-time digital self-help program for Hong Kong teens aged 12 to 17 who feel anxious or down. It aims to see if a single session can make a difference.
Hong KongAges 12–17 - NCT07387705Recruiting
Wellness program for early psychosis care
This study tests a wellness program for people receiving care at a first-episode psychosis clinic. It aims to see if the program helps improve health and well-being.
Chicago, IllinoisAges Any age - NCT07387783Recruiting
Sleep quality and thinking skills in adults study
This study looks at how sleep affects thinking abilities like memory and focus in healthy adults aged 18 to 35. You will wear a sleep tracker for five nights and complete a thinking test.
IstanbulAges 18–35 - NCT07383324Recruiting
Heat stress study for people with schizophrenia
This study looks at how people with and without schizophrenia respond to heat stress. It aims to understand how heat affects the body, which may help improve safety and care during hot weather.
Ottawa, OntarioAges 18–85 - NCT07385508Recruiting
Rehabilitation study for people with disorders of consciousness
This study looks at how different types of rehabilitation (alone or combined) affect recovery in people with disorders of consciousness after a brain injury. It aims to find the best approaches to help improve outcomes.
Messina, SicilyAges 18–90 - NCT07380672Recruiting
Relaxation and hypnosis for anxiety after childhood cancer
This study tests whether hypnosis and relaxation exercises can help lower anxiety in kids, teens, and young adults who finished cancer treatment. If you often feel anxious after your cancer journey, you might be able to join and learn new ways to feel calmer.
CaenAges 7–25 - NCT07381504Recruiting
Aerobic exercise for sleep in children with autism
This study tests whether regular aerobic exercise, like running or jumping, can help children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) sleep better. If your child has trouble sleeping and is between 3 and 11 years old, they may be able to join.
TaipeiAges 3–11 - NCT07382596RecruitingPhase 4
Cervical injections for treatment-resistant PTSD
This study tests if injecting a sugar-water solution around neck nerves can help PTSD that hasn't improved with standard treatments. Half the participants get sugar-water, half get salt-water, and you'll be assigned to usual care for 3 months first.
Lexington, KentuckyAges 19–90 - NCT07387406Recruiting
Sleep learning and empowerment for older Korean immigrants
This trial tests a sleep education program designed for older Korean immigrants who have trouble sleeping. It aims to help improve their sleep quality and well-being.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 60 years+ - NCT07382323Recruiting
Comparing two talk therapies for anxiety and PTSD
This trial tests two types of therapy — metacognitive therapy and cognitive-behavioral therapy — to see which works better for people with certain anxiety disorders or PTSD. You would be randomly assigned to one of the treatments and attend regular sessions.
StockholmAges 18 years+ - NCT07383714Recruiting
Boosting parent help for youth suicide prevention
This trial tests a program that sends text messages to parents to help them support their teen after a suicide-related emergency. It aims to see if this approach can reduce suicide risk in adolescents.
Dallas, TexasAges 13–17 - NCT06811311Recruiting
Hypnotherapy and Brain Activity in Generalized Anxiety Disorder
This study uses EEG (a brain wave test) to see how Ericksonian hypnotherapy, a gentle type of hypnosis, affects brain activity and anxiety symptoms in people with Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) who are not currently in treatment or taking medication for anxiety.
IstanbulAges 18–65 - NCT06837272Recruiting
Gut health and brain health in Alzheimer's disease
This study looks at how the bacteria in your gut might be connected to memory and thinking problems in Alzheimer's disease. It may help us understand if changes in the gut can affect brain health.
Jining, ShandongAges 60–80 - NCT06255535Recruiting
Brain-guided brain stimulation for autism
This study tests if a type of brain stimulation (rTMS) guided by brain scans can improve thinking and behavior in people with autism who also have intellectual disability. It aims to help with social communication and daily function.
Fuzhou, FujianAges 6–30 - NCT05390268Recruiting
Mobile app behavioral therapy for youth with tic disorders
This trial tests whether a mobile app can help children and teens reduce tic symptoms using behavioral treatment strategies. It may help if your tics are affecting your daily life and you have not had very recent tic-specific behavioral training.
Aarhus N, RisskovAges 9–17
Common questions
- How many mental health clinical trials are recruiting?
- Clin2 is tracking 7,764 recruiting psychiatry studies from the U.S. registry right now, out of 12,350 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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