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
- NCT07377331RecruitingPhase 1
Online program to support dementia caregivers
This study tests an online education program designed to help caregivers of people with dementia. It aims to see if the program helps you learn and apply new skills in your caregiving role.
Fort Worth, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07378696Recruiting
Better Nursing Care Through Leadership and Change
This trial is looking at how to help nurses in leadership roles put evidence-based care into practice. If you are a nurse manager, registered nurse, practical nurse, or nurse director, you may be able to join.
TurkuAges 18 years+ - NCT07374705Recruiting
Brain insulin resistance and health in diabetes
This study looks at how insulin resistance in the brain affects brain health. If you have type 1 or type 2 diabetes and are between 50 and 80 years old, you may be able to join to help researchers understand brain changes.
Glostrup MunicipalityAges 50–80 - NCT07377682Recruiting
Trazodone for depression with mild memory problems
This study tests how well the antidepressant trazodone works in older adults with major depression and mild cognitive impairment (early memory or thinking problems). It looks at real-world results in people starting this treatment.
Lodz, PolandAges 55 years+ - NCT07371065Enrolling by invitationPhase 1
Testing a new drug's safety in healthy adults
This trial tests a new medicine called LY03021 in healthy volunteers to see how safe it is, how the body processes it, and if food changes its effects. It's for people who are generally healthy and not taking other medications.
ShanghaiAges 18–45 - NCT06766526Recruiting
Online support for emotional adjustment after prostate cancer
This trial tests an online support program to help men cope with emotional distress after prostate cancer. You participate from home using a computer or smartphone.
LinköpingAges 18 years+ - NCT06789250Recruiting
Online therapy for mental health and alcohol use issues
This trial tests an internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy program designed for people who struggle with both mental health symptoms (like depression or anxiety) and problematic alcohol use. The goal is to see if this approach can help improve both issues at the same time, conveniently from home.
LinköpingAges 18 years+ - NCT06841848Recruiting
Eye camera test for early Alzheimer's
This study is testing a new eye camera to see if it can help find early signs of Alzheimer's disease. It is for people aged 55 and older who either have mild to moderate Alzheimer's or do not have Alzheimer's.
Rome, ItalyAges 55 years+ - NCT04478734RecruitingPhase 2
Thiamine plus biotin for Huntington’s disease symptoms
This Phase 2 study tests whether taking thiamine and biotin together can improve symptoms in people with Huntington’s disease. It looks especially at people with confirmed genetic Huntington’s disease and certain types of movement and/or mood symptoms.
San Sebastián, San SebastianAges 18 years+ - NCT05402280Recruiting
Study of sleep problems and delirium in hospitalized adults
This study looks at how sleep disturbances may be connected to delirium (sudden confusion) in people staying in the hospital. It may help researchers find ways to prevent delirium by understanding sleep and early warning signs.
Ostrava, Česká RepublikaAges 18 years+ - NCT06414356RecruitingPhase 4
Ketamine for nerve pain and PTSD in military personnel
This study tests whether ketamine infusions can help with ongoing nerve pain and PTSD symptoms. It's for active-duty service members, veterans, and retirees who have had moderate nerve pain for at least 3 months.
San Antonio, TexasAges 18–70 - NCT06675539Recruiting
Testing a tool to predict alcohol withdrawal severity in French speakers
This study tests a French version of a questionnaire (PAWSS) that helps doctors predict how severe alcohol withdrawal might be. It is for people aged 18 to 60 who are dependent on alcohol and planning a supervised detox or being hospitalized for another reason.
ÉtampesAges 18–60 - NCT06830330Recruiting
Virtual reality for anxiety before abdominal surgery
This trial tests if using virtual reality (a headset that shows calming images) before surgery can reduce fear and anxiety in people having laparoscopic abdominal surgery (a type of keyhole surgery). It might offer a relaxing, drug-free way to feel calmer before the procedure.
Adana, SarıçamAges 18 years+ - NCT07365579Recruiting
Test of a text messaging safety plan for young adults
This study explores whether a text-message-based safety planning tool can help young adults who have had recent thoughts of suicide. It aims to see if using simple text messages for support is practical and helpful.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18–24 - NCT07369128RecruitingPhase 4
Comparing two sleep medicines for children having an MRI
This trial tests whether using one sleep medicine (propofol) alone works as well as using it with another medicine (dexmedetomidine) for children getting an MRI. The goal is to find the safest and most effective way to help kids stay still during the scan.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 1–12 - NCT07363850Recruiting
Group Gaming Intervention for Problem Gaming Behavior
This study tests whether group gaming activities can help people whose gaming is causing problems — but who do not have a full gaming addiction. Participants will take part in group sessions and complete assessments to see if the approach reduces harmful gaming.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 12–18 - NCT07365566Recruiting
Pain and sleep behavior disorder study
This study looks at pain in people with a sleep condition called idiopathic REM sleep behavior disorder (iRBD), where people act out their dreams. It also includes a group of people with narcolepsy who have similar sleep issues. The goal is to understand how pain relates to these conditions.
ToulouseAges 18 years+ - NCT07369960Recruiting
Brain stimulation and language training for children with language delay
This trial tests if combining repetitive magnetic stimulation (rTMS) with language exercises can help children with global developmental delay who have trouble speaking. It's for children aged 2 to 5 with a confirmed language delay, and no other major conditions like epilepsy or autism.
Jishou, HunanAges 2–5 - NCT07362082Recruiting
Telehealth treatment for opioid use disorder
This study tests whether treatment for opioid use disorder can be done effectively through telehealth (video calls and texts). It is designed for people who are not currently on medication for opioid addiction and want to start treatment from home.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 18 years+ - NCT07363551Recruiting
Omega-3 for depression in young people
This trial tests if omega-3 fatty acid supplements can improve depression in young people by reducing inflammation and changing gut bacteria. You may be eligible if you are a young person with a current major depressive episode.
Taichung, TaichungAges 13–18 - NCT07369752Recruiting
Breathing exercises for teens with depression or anxiety
This study looks at whether breathing exercises can help improve brain health and mental well-being in teens with depression or anxiety. It is designed for adolescents who are already receiving care at a Mayo Clinic psychiatry clinic.
Albert Lea, MinnesotaAges 12–17 - NCT07362056Recruiting
Suicide prevention for patients in Nepal primary care
This study tests a suicide prevention program for patients receiving care at government health facilities in Nepal's Bagmati Province. If you or a loved one are at risk for suicide and speak Nepali, this program may offer additional support through your regular clinic.
DolakhāAges 18 years+ - NCT07364240Recruiting
Occupational therapy for substance use recovery
This study tests whether occupational therapy (daily-life skill building) tailored to you can help in recovery from substance use disorder. You may benefit if you've completed detox and are ready to rebuild routines.
IstanbulAges 18–65 - NCT07364331Recruiting
Omega-3 supplements for ADHD symptoms
This trial tests whether omega-3 fatty acids can improve attention and hyperactivity in people with ADHD. It compares omega-3 treatment against a placebo to see if it helps reduce symptoms.
TaichungAges 6–18
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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