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
- NCT06004726Recruiting
School substance abuse prevention for teens
This trial tests a school-based program to prevent substance abuse in adolescents aged 13-15. It aims to help teens in public schools in Pokhara, Nepal, avoid risky behaviors.
Pokhara, GandakiAges 13–15 - NCT06266715Recruiting
Testing ATP for depression relief
This trial tests if a natural compound called ATP can help improve moderate to severe depression symptoms. If you haven't taken antidepressants recently and have never tried escitalopram, you may be eligible.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–65 - NCT06320639Recruiting
Driving simulator study for people with memory or thinking problems
This study uses a driving simulator to see how people with mild cognitive problems or dementia perform while driving. If you have a driver's license and are still driving or recently stopped, you may be able to join.
VilleurbanneAges 50–95 - NCT06322511Recruiting
Family guidance study for children with neurodevelopmental conditions
This trial tests a type of family counseling called Dialogical Family Guidance (DFG) for families raising a child with a neurodevelopmental condition like ADHD, autism, Tourette, or OCD. It aims to see if this approach helps families communicate and cope better.
HelsinkiAges 4–13 - NCT06327906Recruiting
Infant allergy and brain development study in China
This study follows infants in the Jinan area of Shandong, China, who have signs of allergies, to see how allergies might relate to brain development. It aims to help understand early links between allergies and conditions like autism or ADHD.
Jinan, ShandongAges 1 minute–1 month - NCT05262543Recruiting
Study predicts risk of RBD turning into Parkinson’s
This study looks at people diagnosed with idiopathic REM sleep behavior disorder (a sleep problem where you act out dreams) and tries to predict who may later develop another condition related to Parkinson’s. If you qualify and consent, you may be followed to understand risk factors and improve early identification.
Oggebbio, VerbaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06073470Recruiting
Brain activity tests to predict ADHD medication response
This study looks at how the brain's electrical activity may predict whether a child with ADHD will respond well to methylphenidate (Ritalin). It aims to find biological markers that could help doctors choose the right treatment sooner.
TaipeiAges 6–18 - NCT06329726Recruiting
Thinking and memory after brain stimulation for Parkinson's
This study looks at how deep brain stimulation (DBS) affects thinking and memory in people with Parkinson's disease over time. It compares results from people who have DBS and those who receive only medication.
Milan, LombardyAges 18–70 - NCT05288140Recruiting
Using daily diaries for people in the intensive care unit
This study checks whether keeping a daily diary for people in the intensive care unit can help after an ICU stay. You may be eligible if you are in the ICU, are sedated and on a breathing machine for at least 24 hours, and can agree to follow-up visits.
BarcelonaAges 18–100 - NCT05799599Recruiting
Peer support for preschoolers with autism
This trial looks at whether helping preschoolers with autism through structured peer interactions improves their communication and play. It may help if your child has limited spoken language and uses (or is starting) a speech-generating device.
Kansas City, KansasAges 3–6 - NCT06335836Recruiting
Social connections and brain health in memory decline
This study looks at how being socially isolated or socially active affects memory and brain health in people who feel their thinking is getting worse. You may join if you notice a slow decline in memory or thinking, but otherwise have normal test results.
Nanjing, China, JiangsuAges 45–85 - NCT06337578Recruiting
Telephone-based cognitive screening study
This study tests if a phone-based cognitive screening can effectively assess thinking and memory. It may help people who can't easily visit a clinic.
MilanAges 18–100 - NCT06337201Recruiting
Digital life stories for dementia care
This trial tests a digital tool to create life stories for older adults with dementia. It aims to help healthcare workers provide more personalized care.
Karlskrona, Blekinge CountyAges 18 years+ - NCT05956366Recruiting
Family therapy for young people starting eating disorder care
This trial tests whether a family-based approach helps young people who are beginning treatment for an eating disorder. It may help families support recovery alongside professional care.
CopenhagenAges 7–17 - NCT05110729Recruiting
Check how injuries affect quality of life in young gymnasts
This study looks at how musculoskeletal injuries change quality of life and life satisfaction for gymnasts ages 8 to 18. It may help sports medicine teams understand what young gymnasts need to feel better and keep doing their sport.
Denver, ColoradoAges 8–18 - NCT04151693Recruiting
Group therapy for chronic fatigue syndrome
This trial tests a health-psychology–based rehabilitation program delivered in a group setting for people with chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS). It may help by teaching strategies to cope with symptoms and improving daily functioning through structured group support.
LahtiAges 18–65 - NCT05646732Recruiting
Brain scan and stimulation study for PTSD in adults
This study uses MRI brain scans and a noninvasive brain stimulation (TMS) to better understand PTSD in the brain. It may help researchers identify brain patterns linked to PTSD and how brain stimulation affects them.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 18–55 - NCT05775627Recruiting
Study how sleep affects metabolism in healthy adults
This trial studies how changes in sleep and the body’s daily rhythm may affect metabolism (how your body handles energy and sugar). It is for generally healthy, medication-free young adults who follow a controlled diet and sleep schedule.
Portland, OregonAges 18–40 - NCT06346301Recruiting
Imagery Rescripting for OCD and body dysmorphic disorder
This study tests a therapy called Imagery Rescripting, which helps you change upsetting mental images or memories that fuel OCD or BDD. It might help if current treatments haven't worked well or if you want a new approach.
Amsterdam-Zuidoost, North HollandAges 18 years+ - NCT06036095RecruitingPhase 4
Comparing two types of anesthesia in older adults having surgery
This study compares two types of general anesthesia for older adults (70+) having planned non-heart, non-brain surgery that lasts at least 2 hours. The goal is to see which type might be better for preserving thinking and memory after surgery.
Portland, OregonAges 70–110 - NCT06351618Recruiting
Injury study in Sweden's top women's hockey league
This study observes injuries in professional women ice hockey players in Sweden's highest league, the SDHL, now that body-checking is allowed. It may help understand injury patterns and improve safety.
MalmöAges 16–110 - NCT05525962Recruiting
Study factors that affect development in foster children
This study looks at how different stress and support factors may influence how children and teens grow and cope while they are involved with child protective services. It may help clinicians understand what supports work best for children in care.
CanteleuAges Up to 16 years - NCT05968313Recruiting
Brain scan study of pain feelings in teens who self-harm
This study uses brain activity during a task to understand how teens who self-harm react to pain and empathy. It may help researchers learn what brain differences are linked with non-suicidal self-injury and guide better support for teens.
Chengdu, SichuanAges 15–18 - NCT05907421Recruiting
Study of emotional control in teens who self-harm
This study looks at how emotion control works in teens who have self-harmed (NSSI) in everyday situations, using brain and behavior measurements. You might help researchers understand what triggers and maintains self-harm, which could guide future supports.
Chengdu, SichuanAges 15–18
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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