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
- NCT07236190RecruitingPhase 2
Testing NPC-1 for people with Alzheimer's signs
This study tests whether a medicine called NPC-1 can help people with mild memory or thinking problems or early-stage Alzheimer's. It looks at a blood marker to see if the treatment may slow down the disease.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 55 years+ - NCT07232459Recruiting
PET imaging for amyloidosis in the heart
This study tests a new PET imaging tracer called [18F]FT8 to see if it can better detect amyloid protein buildup in the heart. It may help doctors diagnose and monitor cardiac amyloidosis more accurately.
Hefei, AnhuiAges 18 years+ - NCT07237607Recruiting
AI chatbot for teens and young adults with eating disorders
This trial is testing a new AI chatbot to support teens and young adults with eating disorders. If you are in an outpatient program at Penn State Health, the chatbot might help you manage your recovery.
Hershey, PennsylvaniaAges 12–26 - NCT07231497RecruitingPhase 3
Cognitive training for early psychosis
This study tests whether a medication called modafinil can help improve thinking skills in people who have early psychosis. Participants will also do computer-based cognitive exercises. The goal is to see if combining the medication with training boosts memory, attention, and problem-solving.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 18–35 - NCT07233941Recruiting
Cognitive and psychological study in migraine patients
This study looks at thinking abilities and psychological factors in people with migraines. It aims to understand how migraine affects memory, attention, and emotions.
MilanAges 18–65 - NCT07234357Recruiting
Scent therapy for mood and behavior in early dementia
This trial uses pleasant scents (aromatherapy) to see if they can improve mood and behavior for people with early memory loss. It is designed for individuals who have a caregiver who can help them participate.
SingaporeAges 50–99 - NCT07239648Recruiting
Heart surgery and confusion after the operation
This study looks at confusion or disorientation (delirium) that can happen after heart surgery. It aims to learn more about who might be affected and how to improve recovery.
Xi'an, ShaanxiAges 18 years+ - NCT07234708Recruiting
Feeling Safe Study for people with persecutory delusions
This study tests a psychological treatment for people with schizophrenia who feel unsafe because they believe others are trying to harm them. The goal is to help reduce these fears and improve daily life.
BarcelonaAges 18 years+ - NCT07235098Recruiting
Music therapy for lung cancer surgery patients
This trial tests whether listening to music in the hospital can help reduce distress and pain after surgery for lung cancer. If you are having a minimally invasive surgery (keyhole surgery) to remove part of your lung, you may be able to join.
Bellinzona, Canton TicinoAges 18 years+ - NCT07235722Recruiting
Women's views on a resilience program after domestic violence
This study asks women who are already in the EMBER program at the NCK clinic about their thoughts on the program. It aims to learn how well the program helps build strength after domestic violence.
Uppsala, Uppsala CountyAges 18 years+ - NCT07239609RecruitingPhase 1
ACT therapy for memory loss and their caregivers
This study tests if ACT, a type of talk therapy, helps people with mild memory loss and their care partners cope with difficult emotions. Both you and a family member or friend who helps you would participate.
Lubbock, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07231796Recruiting
Study of naldemedine for opioid-induced constipation in cancer patients
This trial tests whether naldemedine, a medication for constipation, can help cancer patients who have constipation caused by opioids. It looks at how well it works and how patients feel.
AmsterdamAges 18 years+ - NCT07231406Recruiting
Narrative therapy for young people with mental distress
This trial tests if narrative therapy (a talking therapy that helps you reshape your personal story) can reduce moderate mental distress in young people in Hong Kong. It is designed for those who are not currently in other structured therapy and do not have severe mental health conditions.
Hong KongAges 12–24 - NCT07238920Recruiting
Brain training for heart health in people with coronary artery disease and anxiety
This trial tests a brain-training technique called neurofeedback, which uses a video game controlled by your brain activity to help your heart and nervous system work better. It is for people with both coronary artery disease and anxiety who want to improve their heart health and manage anxiety without medication.
Shenyang, LiaoningAges 18 years+ - 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 - NCT07238153Recruiting
Breathing exercises for emotional control in young adults with autism
This study tests whether guided breathing exercises can help young adults with autism better manage emotions and body responses. You'll learn simple breathing techniques, and the study will track how your heart rate responds to stress.
Leuven, Vlaams BrabantAges 16–25 - NCT07238998Recruiting
App to help high-risk drinkers reduce alcohol use
This study tests a mobile app that uses motivational interviewing to help high-risk drinkers reduce their alcohol consumption. You may be eligible if you want to cut back on drinking and use an Android phone.
Seoul, SeoulAges 19–59 - NCT07239778RecruitingPhase 2
PEDAL study: Reducing mood swings in bipolar disorder
This trial tests a smartphone-based program to help people with bipolar disorder manage rapid mood changes. It may help if you are interested in group support and using a mobile app.
DrammenAges 18–65 - NCT07239011RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Dapagliflozin for depression study
This trial tests whether dapagliflozin, a diabetes medication, can help treat major depression. It is for adults who have been depressed for at least 2 months and score high on a depression scale.
Damietta, New DamiettaAges 18–60 - NCT07232641Recruiting
How pandemic rules affected opioid addiction treatment in the VA
This study looks at how changes in federal and state rules about medications for opioid use disorder during the pandemic affected veterans. It uses information already in your VA records, so there are no extra visits or tests needed.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT07239843Enrolling by invitation
Study of blood markers and mental health in brain diseases
This study looks at how social factors and blood markers relate to psychiatric symptoms in people with brain diseases or mental disorders. It aims to find new ways to understand and diagnose these conditions.
Barcelona, BarcelonaAges 18 years+ - NCT07238595Enrolling by invitation
Neck Pain and Body Awareness in Healthy Older Adults
This study looks at how neck pain relates to your body's ability to sense where your neck is in space (proprioceptive awareness). It is for healthy older adults who can live independently and want to help researchers understand this connection.
IspartaAges 65 years+ - NCT07238049Enrolling by invitation
Real-world dementia outcomes: an observational study
This study follows people with memory or thinking problems over time to learn more about how these conditions progress. It's an observational study, meaning no new treatments are tested—just information is collected from your regular care.
BangorAges 45 years+ - NCT07234851Enrolling by invitation
Brain tissue study of synaptic loss in mental and brain diseases
This study looks at how brain connections break down in people with psychiatric disorders (like schizophrenia, depression, or bipolar disorder) or neurodegenerative diseases (like Alzheimer's or frontotemporal dementia). It uses donated brain tissue after death to understand why symptoms occur.
BarcelonaAges 40 years+
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.