Psychiatry
Mental health clinical trials
Depression, anxiety, and other mental-health and behavioral conditions. We’re tracking 7,771 recruiting studies in this area right now.
By phase
- Not applicable6,418
- Phase 2494
- Phase 1248
- Phase 3237
- Phase 4212
- Phase 1/Phase 294
- Phase 2/Phase 368
Top conditions
- Anxiety387
- Depression381
- Alzheimer Disease337
- Autism Spectrum Disorder241
- Dementia224
- Mild Cognitive Impairment194
- Schizophrenia184
- Major Depressive Disorder173
- Insomnia159
- Cognitive Impairment150
- Alcohol Use Disorder142
- Opioid Use Disorder141
- Stress117
- PTSD105
- Mental Health99
- Autism95
- Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI)88
- Suicidal Ideation87
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
- The University of Hong Kong52
- University of Pennsylvania52
- Karolinska Institutet50
Where studies are running
- California516
- Massachusetts264
- New York255
- Texas209
- Maryland174
- Pennsylvania169
- Florida145
- Alabama118
- Arizona109
- Illinois104
Recruiting studies7,771 total
- NCT07867899Recruiting
Preventing confusion after hip fracture surgery
This study tests whether a medication called dexmedetomidine, given during or after hip fracture surgery, can help prevent confusion (delirium) that sometimes occurs in older patients after surgery. If you are 65 or older and having hip fracture surgery, this treatment might help you recover more clearly.
AarhusAges 65 years+ - NCT02426398Recruiting
New brain wave test for early dementia diagnosis
This study tests a new brain wave (EEG) method to help diagnose Alzheimer's disease earlier. It may help find the disease sooner and could lead to better treatment planning.
Sheffield, S YorksAges 18 years+ - NCT05176704Recruiting
Eye movement tests for Alzheimer's disease
This study looks at how people with Alzheimer's disease move their eyes compared to healthy people. The goal is to develop simple, non-invasive eye-tracking tests that could help diagnose Alzheimer's disease earlier and more accurately.
Montreal, QuebecAges 18 years+ - NCT07872670Recruiting
Virtual reality to help recovery after hip or knee replacement
This study uses virtual reality (a computer-generated 3D environment you wear a headset for) alongside your usual care to help with recovery after hip or knee replacement surgery. It may help reduce pain or improve how well you move after surgery.
Inverness, HighlandsAges 18 years+ - NCT03650829Recruiting
IVF baby study for pregnancies in Guangzhou
This study looks at babies born from IVF (assisted reproductive technology) pregnancies. It may help the hospital better understand outcomes for families who plan to deliver there and stay in Guangzhou for years.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges Up to 18 years - NCT02747771Recruiting
Group therapy to reduce hair pulling behavior
This trial tests whether cognitive behavioral group therapy can help reduce hair pulling in people with trichotillomania. You may be offered group sessions that teach skills to understand and change hair-pulling habits.
OsloAges 16–67 - NCT06278532Recruiting
Validating psychosis assessment tools in Lithuanian
This trial tests whether three psychiatric questionnaires work well for people with schizophrenia or related disorders. If you are between 18 and 65 and have one of these diagnoses, joining may help improve care for others like you.
KaunasAges 18–65 - NCT01574053Recruiting
Global Huntington’s disease registry for gene carriers and controls
This study builds a global record of people who carry the Huntington’s (HD) gene change and people who do not. By comparing them over time, researchers hope to better understand how HD begins and progresses.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT07859488Recruiting
Delirium risk after cancer surgery
After surgery for cancer in the belly area, some older adults become confused or have memory problems. This study looks for early signs in the blood that might predict this, so doctors can help prevent it.
Istanbul, IstanbulAges 65 years+ - NCT07861438Enrolling by invitation
Funny video before surgery to ease anxiety
This study tests whether watching a funny video before gallbladder removal surgery can help reduce anxiety and improve recovery. It may help you feel more relaxed and recover better after your operation.
Istanbul, BaşakşehirAges 18 years+ - NCT07872956Recruiting
Yoga app for home cancer rehab
This trial studies a yoga app designed with patient input to help people undergoing cancer treatment exercise at home. It aims to see if the app is practical and helpful for improving well-being during cancer care.
LinköpingAges 18 years+ - NCT06281145Recruiting
Stress reduction for breast or colon cancer patients
This study tests a stress-reducing program for people with breast or colon cancer. It uses a technique called heart rate variability biofeedback to help you manage stress during treatment.
BratislavaAges 18 years+ - NCT07869901Recruiting
Sleep and light therapy for recovery in the ICU
This study tests whether helping ICU patients sleep better and keeping their body clock on a normal day-night rhythm can improve recovery after surgery.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT07864285Recruiting
Occupational doctors' knowledge of premenstrual dysphoric disorder
This study asks occupational doctors in France about their knowledge and handling of premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), a severe form of PMS. It aims to improve workplace support for women with PMDD.
StrasbourgAges 18 years+ - NCT06279598Recruiting
Predicting PTSD treatment success and handling non-response (PT-STRESS)
This study looks at how well PTSD treatments work and what happens when they don't. It tests ways to predict if a treatment will be successful for you.
DeventerAges 18–65 - NCT04443179Recruiting
Baby brain scans in England to study early development
This study does brain imaging (brain scans) in babies to better understand early brain development and how factors like family history and COVID-19 might relate to development. It may help researchers learn which babies could need extra support later.
LondonAges 16–75 - NCT03621839Recruiting
Study of new spinal-fluid tests for Alzheimer’s disease
This study looks at new test markers found in spinal fluid to help with diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease. If you are already getting a spinal-fluid sample as part of your dementia workup, this trial may check it for additional information.
Nancy, Grand EstAges Any age - NCT05942651Recruiting
tMS for impulsivity in borderline personality disorder
This trial studies whether magnetic brain stimulation (tMS) can reduce impulsive symptoms in people with borderline personality disorder. It may help by changing how brain networks involved in impulse control work.
Bron, AURAAges 18 years+ - NCT05060614Recruiting
Testing spinal fluid in people with acute hip fractures
This study checks spinal fluid to learn more about delirium (confusion that comes on suddenly) in people with a recent hip fracture. The results may help doctors better understand and treat delirium after hip surgery or injury.
Oslo, OtherAges Any age - NCT05820919Recruiting
Improve sleep in nursing home residents with dementia
This study aims to improve sleep quality for people in nursing homes who have Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia and are having sleep problems. It uses a sleep-focused approach through staff “sleep huddles” and checks sleep patterns to see what helps.
Lakewood, ColoradoAges 50 years+ - NCT06185244Recruiting
Online trauma therapy for teens with PTSD
This study tests an online therapy for teenagers with PTSD. It's a type of talk therapy that helps you deal with trauma, and you and your parent take part from home.
StockholmAges 13–17 - NCT06309160Recruiting
Helping students with autism transition to adulthood
This study tests a program to help students with autism transition to adult life. It is for students, caregivers, teachers, and job specialists who want to improve these important life changes.
Muncie, IndianaAges 16–99 - NCT04545606Recruiting
Helping kids with autism sleep better by treating insomnia
This study looks for the best way to improve sleep in children with autism who have ongoing insomnia. You and your child will complete sleep tracking and participate in an insomnia treatment plan to reduce trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking too early.
Columbia, MissouriAges 6–12 - NCT05048251Recruiting
Targeted brain stimulation for OCD with contamination symptoms
This study tests a personalized brain-stimulation approach to help people with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) focused on contamination worries. If you have the “contamination” type of OCD and meet the safety and medication rules, you may be able to join and see whether this targeted treatment reduces symptoms.
Belmont, MassachusettsAges 18–55
Common questions
- How many mental health clinical trials are recruiting?
- Clin2 is tracking 7,771 recruiting psychiatry studies from the U.S. registry right now, out of 12,287 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.