Psychiatry
Mental health clinical trials
Depression, anxiety, and other mental-health and behavioral conditions. We’re tracking 8,195 recruiting studies in this area right now.
By phase
- Not applicable6,798
- Phase 2512
- Phase 1258
- Phase 3245
- Phase 4213
- Phase 1/Phase 298
- Phase 2/Phase 371
Top conditions
- Depression422
- Anxiety415
- Alzheimer Disease341
- Autism Spectrum Disorder258
- Dementia226
- Mild Cognitive Impairment199
- Schizophrenia192
- Major Depressive Disorder189
- Cognitive Impairment157
- Insomnia152
- Alcohol Use Disorder150
- Opioid Use Disorder145
- Stress136
- PTSD110
- Autism95
- Mental Health92
- Suicidal Ideation92
- Anxiety Disorders85
Leading sponsors
- VA Office of Research and Development103
- Yale University95
- Massachusetts General Hospital78
- Stanford University72
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris65
- Johns Hopkins University63
- University of California, Los Angeles61
- The University of Hong Kong52
- University of Pennsylvania51
- Karolinska Institutet50
Where studies are running
- California530
- New York268
- Massachusetts263
- Texas223
- Maryland176
- Pennsylvania175
- Florida153
- Alabama118
- Arizona117
- Connecticut113
Recruiting studies8,194 total
- NCT07382323Recruiting
Comparing two talk therapies for anxiety and PTSD
This trial tests two types of therapy — metacognitive therapy and cognitive-behavioral therapy — to see which works better for people with certain anxiety disorders or PTSD. You would be randomly assigned to one of the treatments and attend regular sessions.
StockholmAges 18 years+ - NCT05426057Recruiting
Mental health support for Hispanic teens with caregiver involvement
This study looks at improving mental health in primary care by involving both a teen and an adult caregiver. It may help families who are struggling with communication, depression or anxiety symptoms, or past suicidal thoughts or behaviors.
Miami, FloridaAges 12–16 - NCT07323810Recruiting
How mental fatigue affects running, tracked by sensors
This study uses special sensors to see how mental tiredness affects your running performance. If you're a healthy, experienced runner between 18 and 35, you would be asked to run while wearing monitors that track your body's signals.
BrusselsAges 18–35 - NCT07624227RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Cobenfy Maintenance Effects on Cocaine Use Disorder
This study tests whether a medication called Cobenfy can reduce cocaine's effects in people with cocaine use disorder. Researchers will monitor your health and test how the medication impacts your response to cocaine.
Lexington, KentuckyAges 18–60 - NCT07233278Recruiting
Brain stimulation for anxiety after miscarriages
This study tests a non-invasive brain stimulation technique (repetitive TMS) to see if it can improve heart health and reduce anxiety in women who have had multiple pregnancy losses and struggle with anxiety. You will receive high-intensity, low-frequency magnetic pulses over a specific area of the brain involved in worry and stress.
Shenyang, LiaoningAges 18–45 - NCT05878730Recruiting
Melatonin study for people stable on long-term lithium
This trial tests whether taking melatonin (a sleep-related hormone) changes how your body responds to lithium in people with bipolar disorder who are currently stable. It may help researchers understand lithium’s effects and how sleep/circadian timing could matter.
Paris, Île-de-France RegionAges 18–70 - NCT05683184RecruitingPhase 1
Study medicine for opioid addiction in adults
This early-stage study tests a new approach for opioid use disorder in adults. It aims to understand safety and how the treatment may work in people with opioid addiction.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 18 years+ - NCT05586581RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
PET and MRI scans to study brain changes in treated HIV
This study uses PET and MRI scans, plus blood tests and memory/thinking questionnaires, to understand what drives brain problems in people living with HIV even during treatment. It may help researchers learn why symptoms happen and how treatment relates to brain function.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 18–80 - NCT07744997Recruiting
Wellness product for better sleep and health
This study tests a health and wellness product for improving sleep and related health outcomes. It is a blinded study, meaning neither you nor the researchers will know if you receive the active product or a placebo until the study ends.
Del Mar, CaliforniaAges 21–105 - NCT07042074Enrolling by invitation
Virtual reality for needle fear in teens
This trial tests if using augmented reality or virtual reality during talk therapy helps teenagers ages 11 to 17 who are afraid of needles. The goal is to see if these technologies can make therapy more effective and less scary.
Stanford, CaliforniaAges 11–17 - NCT06416072Enrolling by invitation
Blood marker study for people not eligible for Alzheimer's prevention trials
This study looks at blood markers in people who were part of an early Alzheimer's prevention study but did not qualify for it because their amyloid levels were too low. It aims to understand brain changes and possibly find ways to detect Alzheimer's even earlier.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 55–80 - NCT06070649RecruitingPhase 1
DMT for Alcohol Use Disorder
This trial tests whether a single dose of DMT, a psychedelic, can help people with alcohol use disorder. It's a small early-phase study to see if the treatment is safe and promising.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 21–65 - NCT07769385Enrolling by invitation
Robotic fish and aquarium to ease pain and fear in children
This trial tests whether using a robotic fish or watching an aquarium can help reduce pain, fear, and anxiety in children during medical procedures. It might make the experience more comfortable for your child.
Bingoel, TurkeyAges 5–10 - NCT06480383RecruitingPhase 2
Adding an experimental pill to current anxiety medication
This study tests an experimental medication (ITI-1284) added to your current anxiety treatment to see if it improves symptoms. It's for adults with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) who haven't gotten enough relief from their current medicine.
Glendale, CaliforniaAges Any age - NCT07488559Recruiting
Engage coaching for older adults feeling lonely
This trial tests a coaching program to help older adults who feel lonely. It aims to see if the program can improve social connections and well-being.
Rochester, New YorkAges 60 years+ - NCT07768579Recruiting
Sequential treatment for Alzheimer's disease
This study tests a sequence of treatments to see if they can help people with Alzheimer's disease or mild cognitive impairment. It aims to slow down memory decline and improve daily function.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 55–85 - NCT07121894Recruiting
Ketogenic diet for bipolar depression
This study tests whether a strict low-carbohydrate, high-fat (ketogenic) diet can improve symptoms of depression in people with bipolar disorder. Participants will receive dietary guidance and support to help them follow the diet for several weeks.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18–50 - NCT07766785Recruiting
School nurse program for early anxiety detection in children
This study tests a school nurse-led program to spot early signs of anxiety in children aged 8–12 who often visit the nurse with physical complaints. The goal is to help identify anxiety early so children can get the right support.
Great Falls, MontanaAges 8–12 - NCT06626789RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Brain signal training to help regulate emotions
This study tests a new brain-training technique that may help people with borderline personality disorder manage their emotions better. You will do mental exercises while an MRI scans your brain, and the results will show whether this training can reduce emotional distress.
Freiburg im BreisgauAges 18–65 - NCT07767903RecruitingPhase 3
Study of a new medicine for generalized anxiety disorder
This trial tests an investigational medication to see if it can reduce anxiety symptoms in adults with generalized anxiety disorder. Participants will receive the study drug and be monitored for safety and effectiveness.
Cherry Hill, New JerseyAges 18 years+ - NCT06454903Recruiting
Smartphone app support for veterans treating opioid use disorder
This study tests a smartphone app to support Veterans in their recovery from opioid use disorder. The app aims to improve daily functioning alongside medication treatment.
West Haven, ConnecticutAges 18 years+ - NCT07203144RecruitingPhase 2
Selenium for depression in teens
This study tests whether taking selenium (a mineral found in some foods) can help improve depression symptoms in young people. Participants will take selenium supplements and have their mood and brain activity monitored over time.
Chongqing, Chongqing MunicipalityAges 12–18 - NCT05613972Recruiting
Combined therapy for adults with suicidal thoughts and childhood trauma
This study tests a new combination of talk therapies for adults who have both suicidal thoughts and a history of childhood trauma. The goal is to see if this combined approach reduces suicide risk better than usual care.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT07044466Recruiting
Social functioning study for people in treatment for opioid use
This study looks at how people recovering from opioid use disorder get along with a close friend or family member (called a CSO). It may help improve social support during early treatment.
Charleston, South CarolinaAges 18 years+
Common questions
- How many mental health clinical trials are recruiting?
- Clin2 is tracking 8,195 recruiting psychiatry studies from the U.S. registry right now, out of 13,258 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.