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
- NCT07286448Recruiting
Digital Brain Training for Mild Memory Problems
This trial tests a personalized digital brain training program for people with mild memory or thinking problems. It aims to see if the training can boost cognitive fitness and help maintain your thinking skills.
Modena, Reggio Nell'Emilia (RE)Ages 50 years+ - NCT07279311Enrolling by invitation
Virtual reality for depression during high-risk pregnancy
This study tests if virtual reality (VR) exercises can help reduce depression symptoms in pregnant people who must stay in the hospital for at least 3 weeks due to complications. If you are feeling down and are able to use VR, this treatment might offer a new way to feel better.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07281729Enrolling by invitation
Suicide risk factors study for mood disorders
This study looks at why some people with mood disorders (like depression or bipolar disorder) think about or attempt suicide. By finding the risk factors, doctors hope to better prevent suicide. The study involves filling out questionnaires.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 16–60 - NCT07282158Recruiting
Coping help for ovarian cancer care providers
This trial tests a program to help doctors, nurses, and other clinicians who care for ovarian cancer patients manage burnout and stress. It aims to see if the adapted coping intervention improves well-being.
Seattle, WashingtonAges 18 years+ - NCT07286305Recruiting
Media and Mental Health Study for Adults
This study looks at how media affects mental health. If you're an adult English speaker who has been treated at WHC for at least 6 months and are not currently in crisis or dependent on substances, you may be able to join.
Tucson, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT07281339Recruiting
Hypnobreastfeeding education for high-risk pregnancy
This trial tests if hypnosis-enhanced breastfeeding education helps high-risk pregnant women who haven't given birth before. It may improve breastfeeding success and reduce stress.
AmasyaAges Any age - NCT07281352RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Psilocybin therapy for depression
This study tests if psilocybin (a psychedelic) combined with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can help people with major depression. You would receive the psilocybin in a supervised setting and have talk therapy before and after.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 21–60 - NCT07287605Recruiting
Virtual reality for mood during focused ultrasound for essential tremor
This study tests if using virtual reality can improve your mood while you undergo a focused ultrasound procedure for essential tremor. If you are already scheduled for this treatment, you may be able to join.
North York, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT07281092Recruiting
Comparing ADHD therapy options for teens
This study compares two types of therapy—organizational skills training and mindfulness—to see which helps teens with ADHD more. You'll attend group sessions and learn skills to help with focus, planning, and managing daily life.
Seattle, WashingtonAges 13–17 - NCT07279558RecruitingPhase 2
CBD and Alcohol Use Study
This study tests whether cannabidiol (CBD), a compound from cannabis, can help people who drink alcohol regularly reduce their drinking or change their drinking patterns. You may be eligible if you're 21-65, have used CBD or cannabis before, drink alcohol regularly, and don't take certain medications that could interfere.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 21–65 - NCT07284446Recruiting
Depression, memory, and outcomes in heart failure patients
This study looks at how depression and memory problems affect recovery in people hospitalized with worsening chronic heart failure. It aims to find better ways to support patients during their hospital stay.
KaunasAges 18–85 - NCT07280416Recruiting
Sleep changes in first year after cancer diagnosis
This study follows people who are newly diagnosed with cancer to see how their sleep changes during the first year. It looks at whether treatments like chemo or immunotherapy affect insomnia.
Le Puy-en-VelayAges 18–80 - NCT07283458Recruiting
Testing language learning in children in child psychiatry
This trial uses a tablet app to test how well children in child psychiatry services understand language and learn. It aims to better understand their needs and improve care.
ParisAges 3–7 - NCT07284368Enrolling by invitation
Advance Choice Document study for mental health care
This study looks at how Advance Choice Documents (ACDs) can help people who have been detained under the Mental Health Act. It aims to understand how these documents are made and used, so that future care can better respect your wishes.
LondonAges 16 years+ - NCT07279740RecruitingPhase 2
Brain stimulation plus medication for apathy in dementia
This study tests if combining a type of brain stimulation (repetitive TMS) with a medication (methylphenidate, commonly used for ADHD) can improve apathy in people with dementia. If you have Alzheimer's or mixed dementia and struggle with low motivation, this trial may help you.
Toronto, OntarioAges Any age - NCT07280481Recruiting
Mindfulness for emotional distress
This trial tests a weekly mindfulness program to help people with anxiety or depression. It aims to see if learning mindfulness can improve your emotional health.
BeijingAges 18 years+ - NCT07285187Recruiting
Vein congestion and confusion after heart surgery trial
This trial looks at how blood backing up in veins after heart surgery might relate to delirium (sudden confusion). It uses a special ultrasound to check vein blood flow and then watches for confusion afterward.
Yangzhou, JiangsuAges 18 years+ - NCT07284732Recruiting
Ear nerve stimulation for consciousness disorders
This trial tests whether a gentle electrical stimulation on the ear can help people with disorders of consciousness, like a vegetative or minimally conscious state. It aims to see if this noninvasive treatment can improve brain function and awareness.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–70 - NCT07282704Recruiting
Falls study for people with intellectual disabilities
This study looks at what makes people with intellectual disabilities more likely to fall. It aims to create a way to predict falls, which can help prevent them and keep you safer.
Betanzos, A CoruñaAges 18 years+ - NCT07286123Recruiting
Vaginoplasty using fish skin graft for transgender women
This trial tests a new surgical technique for gender-affirming vaginoplasty that uses a fish skin graft (Kerecis) to create the vaginal lining. It may be an option for transgender women planning this type of surgery for the first time.
Cleveland, OhioAges 19–99 - NCT07283744Recruiting
Mindfulness program for reducing stress
This study tests a six-week online mindfulness program designed to help healthcare professionals manage stress by practicing loving-kindness, compassion, joy, and equanimity. If you're a doctor feeling at least a little stressed, this program may help you build emotional resilience.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07283757Recruiting
PTSD treatment for incarcerated men and women
This trial tests whether a group therapy for PTSD, called Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), helps people in prison. If you have PTSD and are on a waitlist for trauma treatment, this study may offer you a chance to get therapy sooner.
Madison, WisconsinAges 18 years+ - NCT07284264Recruiting
Early Alzheimer's detection study using digital tools
This study uses a digital tool to help detect early signs of Alzheimer's disease in people aged 50 and older. It aims to find high-risk individuals who may benefit from early monitoring.
BeijingAges 50 years+ - NCT06883851Recruiting
Pelvic floor training plus medicine for bedwetting in children
This study tests whether adding pelvic floor muscle training (exercises for the muscles that help control urination) to a medicine called desmopressin works better than medicine alone for children who wet the bed at night. It may be an option if your child has not tried other treatments recently.
Istanbul, BeşiktaşAges 7–13
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.