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
- NCT07364799Recruiting
Sound therapy for stress in detained teens
This trial tests a multi-sensory therapy called SoundHeal for teens in juvenile detention. It uses sound and vibration to help with stress, anxiety, depression, or substance use.
San Luis Obispo, CaliforniaAges 12–18 - NCT07363577RecruitingPhase 3
Testing LB-102 for adults with acute schizophrenia
This trial tests a new medication called LB-102 for people with acute (sudden worsening of) schizophrenia. It aims to see if the drug helps reduce symptoms like hallucinations or disorganized thinking.
Bentonville, ArkansasAges 18–65 - NCT07369154RecruitingPhase 3
Long-term safety study of an investigational schizophrenia medication
This study is testing how safe and tolerable an investigational medication is over the long term (52 weeks) when added to your current antipsychotic treatment. It's for people with schizophrenia whose symptoms are stable, and it aims to see if the new medication can help without causing serious side effects.
Chandler, ArizonaAges 18–65 - NCT05441969Recruiting
Brain stimulation study for major depression symptoms
This trial studies a way to change how excitable the brain is (through in-person brain stimulation) in people with major depression. It may help understand new treatments or symptom patterns that could be useful for major depression.
LisbonAges 18–65 - NCT05413655RecruitingPhase 2
Oral drug for mild Alzheimer’s disease symptoms
This Phase 2 trial tests an oral medicine (EX039) to see if it can help people with mild Alzheimer’s disease. It focuses on slowing or improving thinking and memory problems over time.
TaipeiAges 50–80 - NCT06512025Recruiting
Education program for first-time new mothers
This study tests whether a short education program (psychoeducational intervention) can help new first-time moms feel more confident and supported after childbirth. If you qualify, you would receive extra information and guidance during your postpartum checkups.
Barcelona, BarcelonaAges 18 years+ - NCT06846944Recruiting
Relaxation technique for anxiety before children's surgery
This study tests a relaxation method to help children aged 5 to 15 feel less anxious before minor surgery. Children having low-intensity procedures like hernia repair or cyst removal at Meyer Hospital may take part.
Florence, FiAges 5–15 - NCT07356492Recruiting
Support program for transitioning service members at moderate suicide risk
This study tests a program to help service members who are at moderate risk for suicide as they transition from military to civilian life.
The Bronx, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT07356895Recruiting
Social stories for children with autism having surgery
This trial tests if reading a special storybook at home helps children with autism feel calmer and cooperate better when they go in for surgery.
AnkaraAges 3–18 - NCT06740318Recruiting
Reversing liver damage in alcohol-related hepatitis
This trial studies whether people with alcohol-related hepatitis can see their liver function improve. It looks at patients whose diagnosis is supported by blood tests and imaging, and excludes those with liver cancer.
HvidovreAges 18 years+ - NCT06848959Recruiting
Better diagnosis and treatment for children's brain conditions
This study is building a smarter way to diagnose and treat brain conditions in children, such as cerebral palsy, ADHD, and autism. It uses advanced computer models to help doctors provide better care.
NanjingAges 2–18 - NCT07356024Recruiting
Acupressure for blood sugar and anxiety in older adults with diabetes
This study tests whether acupressure, a gentle finger-pressure therapy on specific body points, can help older adults with diabetes lower their blood sugar and feel less anxious. It is a non-drug approach that may support your usual diabetes care.
BoluAges 65 years+ - NCT07357389Recruiting
Preventing ICU confusion with virtual reality
This study tests whether using virtual reality (VR) in the ICU can help prevent confusion (delirium) in patients. If you are in the surgical ICU at Cedars-Sinai and are expected to stay more than 2 days, you might be able to participate.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07354542Recruiting
Relaxation therapy for pain and sleep after joint replacement
This trial tests if different relaxation methods, such as breathing exercises or virtual reality, can help reduce pain and improve sleep after hip or knee replacement surgery. It is designed for people who have had a joint replacement and are able to use a mobile phone or tablet.
Bartın, CenterAges 18 years+ - NCT07356765Enrolling by invitation
Berberine for negative symptoms of schizophrenia
This trial tests if berberine, a natural supplement, can help reduce negative symptoms like lack of motivation or social withdrawal in people with schizophrenia. It may work by affecting the brain and body.
TianjinAges 18–60 - NCT07361315Recruiting
Online course for people with parasomnias
This study tests an online course for adults who have parasomnias (disruptive sleep behaviors like sleepwalking or night terrors). The goal is to see if the course helps manage symptoms. You may be a good fit if your doctor referred you and you have had parasomnia for at least 6 months.
Winnipeg, ManitobaAges 18 years+ - NCT07361640Recruiting
E-health lifestyle program for type 2 diabetes
This trial tests a smartphone-based lifestyle program to help people with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes lose weight and improve blood sugar control. You'll get a digital program with coaching and support, instead of usual care alone.
OsloAges 18 years+ - NCT07359534Recruiting
Training recovery with Levagen+ for cyclists and triathletes
This study tests if a supplement called Levagen+ helps trained cyclists and triathletes recover better after hard training. It's looking for healthy active adults who ride at a strong level.
LondonAges 18–50 - NCT07360665Recruiting
Exercise program for people with psychosis on injectable meds
This trial tests a personalized exercise program for people with psychosis who take long-acting injectable antipsychotics. The goal is to see if regular physical activity can improve overall health and well-being.
Vila RealAges 18 years+ - NCT07353502Recruiting
Early Alzheimer's brain connection study
This study looks at a specific brain pathway that may be linked to early memory loss in Alzheimer's disease. It compares people with early Alzheimer's to healthy older adults to understand how connections between brain cells start to break down.
Yiwu, ZhejiangAges 50 years+ - NCT07355842Recruiting
Can slow brain waves slow Parkinson's?
This study tests whether playing soft sounds during deep sleep can slow down brain changes in people with REM sleep behavior disorder (a condition linked to Parkinson's disease). It is for people who have this sleep disorder or were recently diagnosed with Parkinson's, and are not yet on Parkinson's medications.
Zurich, Canton of ZurichAges Any age - NCT07360600Recruiting
Web-based parent support program with coaching
This study tests a web-based program with brief coaching to help parents of children with disabilities manage stress and emotions. Participation involves using the program and talking with a coach, and you must have internet access and a child who visits a clinic regularly.
Tampa, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT07359157Recruiting
Support program for WRCH patients with legal history
This study offers a group program at Worcester Recovery Center and Hospital (WRCH) aimed at helping people who have been involved with the legal system. It is designed for current patients at WRCH who are at least 18 years old and comfortable speaking English.
Worcester, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT07356635Recruiting
Study on how grieving affects the heart
This study looks at how the grief from losing a loved one may affect your heart and blood vessels. It aims to understand the physical changes that happen during the grieving process.
Tampa, FloridaAges 18 years+
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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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.