Psychiatry
Mental health clinical trials
Depression, anxiety, and other mental-health and behavioral conditions. We’re tracking 7,770 recruiting studies in this area right now.
By phase
- Not applicable6,416
- Phase 2492
- Phase 1248
- Phase 3239
- Phase 4212
- Phase 1/Phase 294
- Phase 2/Phase 369
Top conditions
- Anxiety388
- Depression381
- Alzheimer Disease338
- Autism Spectrum Disorder240
- Dementia226
- Mild Cognitive Impairment195
- Schizophrenia184
- Major Depressive Disorder173
- Insomnia159
- Cognitive Impairment150
- Alcohol Use Disorder144
- Opioid Use Disorder142
- Stress117
- PTSD105
- Mental Health98
- Autism94
- Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI)88
- Suicidal Ideation88
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
- University of Pennsylvania53
- The University of Hong Kong51
- Karolinska Institutet50
Where studies are running
- California517
- Massachusetts266
- New York256
- Texas209
- Maryland175
- Pennsylvania171
- Florida149
- Alabama118
- Arizona108
- Illinois104
Recruiting studies7,770 total
- NCT04184375Recruiting
Memory training for older adults with bipolar disorder
This study tests whether structured memory and thinking exercises (cognitive stimulation) help older adults with bipolar disorder who have mild to moderate thinking and memory problems. You may be offered guided sessions designed to improve everyday thinking skills while checking safety and fit for the program.
La RochelleAges 65 years+ - NCT05475600Recruiting
Biofeedback and relaxation for ICU patients with blood cancers
This trial tests whether guided biofeedback and relaxation techniques can help people with blood cancers while they are in the ICU. It may improve comfort and stress during critical illness, compared with standard care.
MetzAges 18–75 - NCT05499741Recruiting
Heat-based therapy to improve sleep in adults with Tourette’s
This trial tests a forehead temperature-regulating therapy to help improve insomnia symptoms in adults who have Tourette’s (and significant tics). It may help you sleep better by testing whether changing forehead temperature can improve sleep quality and efficiency.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18–50 - NCT06874231Recruiting
Brain connectivity marker for Alzheimer's disease
This study uses brain scans to find a marker for Alzheimer's disease. It is looking for people with normal memory, mild memory problems, or mild Alzheimer's, and who can undergo a spinal tap and MRI.
Stockholm, SolnaAges 40–85 - NCT06878885Recruiting
Heart health & trauma study for American Indian adults
This study looks at how trauma affects heart and metabolic health in American Indian adults living on or near the Blackfeet reservation.
Browning, MontanaAges 18–40 - NCT07296822Recruiting
Online therapy for MRI anxiety
This trial tests an internet-based therapy to help people who feel anxious about getting an MRI scan. It aims to make the experience easier by providing coping strategies online.
LinköpingAges 18 years+ - NCT07288008Recruiting
Brain stimulation for anxiety in veterans
This study tests a gentle, non-invasive brain stimulation technique called tACS to see if it can help reduce anxiety in veterans. You would receive daily sessions of this stimulation over the scalp for several weeks.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 19–70 - NCT07294885Recruiting
Lymphatic surgery for Alzheimer's disease
This study tests a surgical procedure to connect lymph vessels in the neck to veins, which may help clear waste from the brain in people with mild cognitive impairment or mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease. It is for patients who have not improved after at least 3 months of standard care.
ShenyangAges 50–80 - NCT07294079Recruiting
Social connections and suicide risk in teen girls
This study looks at how social relationships and threats affect suicidal thoughts and behaviors in adolescent girls. It uses iPhone surveys and tasks to understand these links.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 12–17 - NCT07296874RecruitingPhase 2
Cannabis and thinking: a study of mood and memory
This study looks at how cannabis affects thinking and mood. If you join, you'll have a session where you use cannabis and then do some thinking and mood tasks, to see how it affects you.
Pullman, WashingtonAges 21 years+ - NCT07296939Recruiting
Youth emotional and behavioral treatment study
This study tests a treatment program for children aged 4 to 17 who have anxiety, mood problems, or difficulty managing emotions and behavior. It aims to help youth and their parents learn skills to improve emotional and behavioral health.
Tallahassee, FloridaAges 4–17 - NCT07290153Recruiting
Psychological health and immunotherapy for TNBC
This study looks at how psychological factors and the immune system affect treatment response in women with triple-negative breast cancer. Researchers will use questionnaires and biological samples to understand these links.
Shanghai, Please SelectAges 18–70 - NCT07290543Recruiting
Online toolkit for cancer distress in rural older adults
This study tests a web-based toolkit designed to help older cancer survivors living in rural areas manage emotional distress and anxiety. It also includes a caregiver who will participate alongside the survivor.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT07291505Recruiting
Fear of movement study in distal radius fracture patients
This study looks at fear of movement in adults who have a broken wrist (distal radius fracture) and were treated without surgery. It aims to understand how this fear affects recovery.
DenizliAges 18–65 - NCT07294001Recruiting
Shame-focused therapy for reducing suicide risk in teens
This trial tests a type of therapy called shame-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (talk therapy) to reduce suicide risk in teens. It is designed for adolescents who feel intense shame and have recently thought about or attempted suicide.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 13–18 - NCT07288151RecruitingPhase 2
MDMA with Exposure Therapy for PTSD
This trial tests whether MDMA (the drug in ecstasy) combined with a type of talk therapy called massed exposure therapy can help treat PTSD. It may be an option if standard treatments haven't worked well enough.
Atlanta, GeorgiaAges 21–70 - NCT07292649Recruiting
Labor pain relief and postpartum depression risk
This study looks at how your expectations about pain relief during labor might affect your mood after giving birth. Researchers will follow you after delivery to see if there is a link between your hopes for pain management and the risk of postpartum depression.
Padova, VenetoAges 18 years+ - NCT07289061Recruiting
Positive psychology for early memory changes
This trial tests whether positive psychology exercises can help improve memory and brain function in people with very early memory changes. It may be a good fit if you have noticed new memory concerns or a mild cognitive impairment.
ThessalonikiAges Any age - NCT07296003Recruiting
Motor development study in preterm and full-term babies
This study looks at how babies born early or on time develop their motor skills. Researchers will watch videos of your baby's early movements and then ask you to fill out a questionnaire about their development when they are 18 to 36 months old.
Pardubice, CzechiaAges Up to 3 years - NCT07294183Recruiting
Emotion-focused support after kidney transplant
This study tests a program designed to help people who have had a kidney transplant learn new ways to manage their emotions and feel better overall. It uses talk-based activities to support your well-being after transplant.
AntalyaAges 18 years+ - NCT07293806Recruiting
Dance therapy for teens with depression
This study tests whether dance-movement therapy (moving with a therapist to express feelings) can help teens with moderate to severe depression feel better. It is for adolescents who are not experiencing other severe mental health conditions like psychosis or a critical substance use problem.
HelsinkiAges 13–17 - NCT07291011Recruiting
Mindfulness for underserved cancer patients in Minnesota
This study tests an online mindfulness program (stress-reducing techniques) to help people with cancer who live in rural areas feel better emotionally. It is designed for those who are feeling significant distress.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges Any age - NCT07295782Recruiting
Blood clotting study for women after pelvic surgery
This study looks at how blood clots form in women who have had surgery for uterine prolapse or urine incontinence after medication didn't work. It may help doctors understand bleeding and clotting risks after these procedures.
Krakow, MałopolskaAges 18–70 - NCT07294690Recruiting
Virtual reality training before colorectal cancer surgery
This study uses virtual reality training before colorectal cancer surgery to see if it helps reduce anxiety and prepare you better for the procedure, leading to a smoother recovery.
IstanbulAges 18–70
Common questions
- How many mental health clinical trials are recruiting?
- Clin2 is tracking 7,770 recruiting psychiatry studies from the U.S. registry right now, out of 12,391 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.