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
- NCT07325929Recruiting
Online radical acceptance for social anxiety
This study tests if an online program that teaches radical acceptance skills can help people with social anxiety. You will learn to accept anxious feelings instead of fighting them, which may reduce your social fears.
HaifaAges 18–45 - NCT03987633Recruiting
Study links health records and samples to understand health gaps
This study asks people affected by a specific illness (or their family member) to share saliva (and sometimes blood) and answer health and quality-of-life questions. The goal is to better understand and reduce health inequality by matching new information with medical records.
Wolverhampton, West MidlandsAges 6 years+ - NCT06255925Recruiting
A strength-based job support program for autistic people
This trial tests a program that helps people on the autism spectrum find and keep jobs by building on their strengths. It is designed for younger people (ages 14–26) who live in the U.S. and can communicate in English.
East Hanover, New JerseyAges 14–26 - NCT06865833Recruiting
Non-drug methods to help teens with somatoform disorders
This trial tests if activities like Tai Chi can help teens aged 12-19 who have physical symptoms caused by stress or emotions (somatoform disorders). You would join a group to try these methods and see if they make you feel better.
Créteil, CréteilAges 12–19 - NCT06867692Recruiting
Aerobic exercise for kids with mild cognitive impairment
This trial tests if aerobic exercise helps kids with mild cognitive impairment do better at two tasks at once and improve their motor skills. It could help your child think and move more easily.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 7–12 - NCT06502054Recruiting
Parenting with autism spectrum disorder
This study looks at parents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and their young children, aged 0 to 6 years. It aims to understand their parenting experiences and needs, and includes a control group of parents without psychiatric diagnoses.
Hamburg, Free and Hanseatic City of HamburgAges 18 years+ - NCT06852352Recruiting
Modified brain lymph surgery for Alzheimer's or Parkinson's
This study tests a new, less invasive surgery to improve lymph drainage from the brain. It may help clear harmful proteins linked to Alzheimer's or Parkinson's disease.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 50–80 - NCT07320703Recruiting
Diagnosing breathlessness in primary care
This project tests whether a tool called "Breathlessness Diagnostics in a Box" helps doctors find the cause of breathlessness more quickly. If you have unexplained or ongoing trouble breathing, this study may help improve your care.
GroningenAges 18 years+ - NCT07316543Recruiting
Cognitive rehab for veterans with PNES
This study tests a cognitive rehabilitation program designed to help veterans with psychogenic non-epileptic seizures (PNES) who are having trouble with thinking and memory. The program is done remotely from home using a computer and internet.
Providence, Rhode IslandAges 18 years+ - NCT06870110Recruiting
Brain training for opioid use disorder
This trial tests a brain-training program for people with opioid use disorder. It uses an EEG headset to measure brain activity while you do computer exercises, and aims to see if this training can help recovery.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 18–65 - NCT07316153RecruitingPhase 2
Deep sleep study for older adults with insomnia
This study tests a special sleep program to help older adults who have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep. It uses software and may improve your sleep without new medications.
New York, New YorkAges 55 years+ - NCT07322432RecruitingPhase 2
The CONQUER trial: quitting vaping with e-cigarette reduction
This study tests whether gradually reducing nicotine in e-cigarettes helps people who vape quit completely. It is for adults who are ready to stop and want a structured program.
New York, New YorkAges 21 years+ - NCT07323784RecruitingPhase 2
Study of NTX-1472 for social anxiety disorder
This trial tests an investigational medicine called NTX-1472 to see if it helps people with social anxiety disorder. Participation involves taking the study drug and attending scheduled visits.
Encino, CaliforniaAges 18–65 - NCT07315867Recruiting
EQ training for autistic adults and their learning partners
This trial tests an online emotional intelligence (EQ) training program for autistic adults (ages 18-36) and a trusted learning partner. The goal is to improve social communication, relationships, and accommodation skills.
Wexford, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07322042Recruiting
Testing a mom-focused app for health checkups
This study tests whether a smartphone app called Moment for Parents helps new mothers stay on top of their health checkups. Researchers want to see if using the app leads to better screening habits compared to a usual-care group.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 18 years+ - NCT06870136Recruiting
Lion's Mane supplement for memory and focus
This study tests a Lion's Mane supplement to see if it helps with memory, focus, and overall thinking. If you are between 40 and 75 and have mild concerns about your thinking, you may be able to take part.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 40–75 - NCT06869486Recruiting
How insomnia affects DNA, heart health, and lifestyle
This study looks at how insomnia affects your DNA, heart health, metabolism, and daily habits. It includes different groups of people—healthy adults, athletes, older adults, university students, and people with metabolic syndrome—to compare the impact of sleep problems.
Ensenada, Estado de Baja CaliforniaAges 18–75 - NCT07323940Recruiting
Can brain waves during surgery predict delirium after?
This study looks at whether brain activity patterns during your surgery can predict confusion or delirium after the operation. It may help doctors better prevent postoperative confusion in older adults.
HaikouAges 65 years+ - NCT07322640Recruiting
Play therapy with fun brain games for kids with autism
This study tests if playing specially designed tablet games can help children with autism learn to relax and focus better. The games use biofeedback (tracking body signals like heart rate) to make the play more helpful.
Belo Horizonte, Minas GeraisAges 6–10 - NCT07323121Recruiting
Flickering light therapy for sleep problems in Parkinson's
This study tests whether a special flickering light (40 Hz) can help improve sleep in people with Parkinson's disease. Participants will be exposed to the light at home, and researchers will track changes in sleep quality.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 50–75 - NCT07324330Recruiting
Slowing cognitive decline with exercise in iRBD
This study tests if increasing physical activity can help slow down cognitive (thinking) decline in people with iRBD, a sleep disorder that often leads to Parkinson's or dementia. You'll use a smartphone and a FitBit to track your activity and receive coaching.
Bonn, North Rhine West-FaliaAges 50–80 - NCT07316803Recruiting
Group therapy for romantic relationships in young adults with mental illness
This study tests a group program to help young adults with serious mental health conditions build skills for romantic and social relationships. It may be a good fit if you are single, motivated to work on relationships, and have received mental health care recently.
Épinay-sur-Seine, Île-de-France RegionAges 18 years+ - NCT07318090Enrolling by invitation
Grief therapy for families after a parent's suicide
This study tests a therapy called Prolonged Grief Treatment (PGT) for children ages 8–14 and their parents after a parent's suicide. It aims to help families work through intense grief that hasn't eased with time.
New York, New YorkAges 8 years+ - NCT07317271Recruiting
Virtual reality for burn symptoms
This trial tests a virtual reality program to help with symptoms like pain, trouble sleeping, and itching after a burn injury. You can join from home using your own device.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 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.