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
- NCT07217444Recruiting
Deep TMS for depression in teens
This trial tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called deep transcranial magnetic stimulation (dTMS) can help teens with moderate to severe depression feel better. It involves wearing a special magnetic coil on the head during several sessions.
Cincinnati, OhioAges 14–18 - NCT07214545Recruiting
Nerve stimulation for kids with autism and ADHD
This trial tests a device that gently stimulates a nerve in the face to reduce difficult symptoms in children who have both autism and ADHD. It may help if your child is already on stable medications and can complete the study activities.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 7–14 - NCT07218965Recruiting
Farm family connection study for lonely adults
This study tests if a program that helps build strong relationships can reduce loneliness in adults living in farming areas. You might be eligible if you feel lonely and live in an agricultural community.
Columbus, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT07216638Enrolling by invitation
Better mental health care for kids in primary care
This trial studies how to better integrate mental health care into pediatric primary care clinics across Indiana. It involves surveys, interviews, and looking at patient records to understand and improve care for children.
Indianapolis, IndianaAges 5 years+ - NCT07214480Recruiting
Speech therapy for children who struggle with the /s/ sound
This study tests a treatment program for children aged 7 to 11 who have trouble saying the /s/ sound. It's done over Zoom with a computer, and researchers will check if the therapy helps improve their speech.
Syracuse, New YorkAges 7–11 - NCT07220681Recruiting
Integrated Care for PTSD
This study tests whether combining different treatments can help Veterans with PTSD. It focuses on those who can receive Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) at a VA site.
Little Rock, ArkansasAges 18 years+ - NCT07217665Enrolling by invitationPhase 2
AADvac1 vaccine for progressive supranuclear palsy
This trial tests a vaccine called AADvac1 for people with progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP), a brain condition that affects movement and thinking. The study wants to see if the vaccine can slow the disease down.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 41–86 - NCT07216404RecruitingPhase 2
Psilocybin therapy for depression in lung cancer patients
This trial tests whether a psychedelic-assisted therapy can help treat major depression in people with non-small cell lung cancer. If you have moderate to severe depression and are receiving cancer treatment, you may be able to join.
Columbus, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT07220421Recruiting
Stress relief for clinicians: breath and meditation study
This study tests simple breathing and meditation exercises (done daily for 4 weeks) to see if they help reduce stress in clinicians. You'll wear an Oura ring to track your sleep and activity. It's a way to find easy, low-effort tools that fit into a busy life.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 25–70 - NCT07219992Recruiting
Parent-led treatment for teens with anxiety
This study tests a program that helps parents learn ways to support their teenager who has an anxiety disorder, like social anxiety or panic attacks. The goal is to see if this parent-based approach can reduce the teen's anxiety without the teen needing to attend therapy sessions.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 14–17 - NCT07213466RecruitingPhase 4
Personalized weight-loss medication for bipolar disorder
This study wants to see if a personalized approach with FDA-approved weight-loss medications can help people with bipolar disorder who are overweight or have obesity, while staying on their mood stabilizer treatment. It might be a good fit if you have bipolar disorder and struggle with your weight.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18–65 - NCT07212504Recruiting
Brain stimulation to improve memory in older adults with mild memory problems
This study tests a new type of brain stimulation called accelerated neuromodulation, aimed at improving memory and thinking in older adults with mild memory issues. It uses magnetic pulses to gently stimulate a part of the brain linked to memory.
Toronto, OntarioAges 55–85 - NCT07221318Recruiting
Studying a vibration mat for better sleep and recovery
This study tests if using a special mat that gently vibrates can help healthy adults sleep better and recover from daily stress. Participants will use the mat for short sessions at home over 3 weeks and visit the lab twice for check-ins.
Miami, FloridaAges 18–45 - NCT07217652Recruiting
Brain study on mental flexibility
This study uses MRI scans to understand how a part of the brain called the mediodorsal thalamus helps you switch between tasks and adapt to new situations. It aims to learn more about cognitive flexibility in healthy adults.
Iowa City, IowaAges 18–35 - NCT07219875RecruitingPhase 2
Virtual reality training for depression
This study tests a virtual reality program that may help people with depression feel more rewarded by positive experiences. It uses exercises designed to improve how your brain responds to rewards, which could help reduce depressive symptoms.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07218289Recruiting
Green light therapy for recovery after surgery
This study tests if exposing patients to green light after laparoscopic or robotic surgery can help reduce pain and improve recovery. You may be eligible if you are staying in the hospital for at least two days after your surgery.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07214389Recruiting
Measuring outcomes for opioid treatment program quality
This trial is testing ways to improve quality at opioid treatment programs (OTPs). It may help if you receive care at a BayMark OTP.
Research Triangle Park, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT07213349RecruitingPhase 2
Daridorexant for Alzheimer's prevention
This study tests whether daridorexant, a medication that helps improve sleep, can prevent Alzheimer's disease. If you have mild memory concerns but not dementia, this trial may help find out if better sleep can protect your brain.
Montreal, QuebecAges 50–90 - NCT07217262Recruiting
Proactive Costs of Care Study
This study looks at the costs and challenges of cancer care for people with gynecologic cancers and their caregivers. By joining, you'll help researchers understand how to better support patients and families during treatment.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07219680Recruiting
Communication quality of life in primary progressive aphasia
This trial tests a therapy to improve communication for people with primary progressive aphasia (PPA), a condition that slowly affects language. You and a care partner will attend video sessions to work on communication goals together.
Austin, TexasAges 40 years+ - NCT07217223Recruiting
Home-based brain stimulation for treatment-resistant depression
This study tests whether a gentle brain stimulation technique called tDCS can help people with depression that hasn't improved with medication. It can be done at home using a special headset and an internet connection.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges 18–85 - NCT07216690RecruitingPhase 2
Pregnenolone for cannabis intoxication
This study tests whether a natural hormone called pregnenolone can reduce the effects of cannabis intoxication. You'll receive either the study drug or a placebo, then eat a cannabis-containing brownie to see how your body reacts.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18–65 - NCT07213258Recruiting
HIV and meth prevention study for HIV-negative men
This study tests a smartphone program to help HIV-negative men who have sex with men reduce meth use and improve PrEP adherence. It explores whether combining support for both behaviors is more effective than addressing them separately.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18–40 - NCT07219810Recruiting
Brain stimulation study for teens with ADHD
This trial tests if a noninvasive brain stimulation treatment (accelerated iTBS) can improve working memory or impulse control in adolescents with ADHD. It involves MRI scans and TMS sessions to see which thinking skill benefits most.
East Providence, Rhode IslandAges 12–18
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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