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
- NCT07196436Recruiting
Air cleaner and ventilation study for asthma
This study tests if improving home ventilation and adding air cleaners can help manage asthma symptoms. It's for adults and children with asthma who own their home in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
Arlington, TexasAges 5 years+ - NCT07201844Recruiting
Does patient choice improve online anxiety treatment?
This trial tests whether letting patients choose their own treatment approach within an online therapy program helps them more for generalized anxiety disorder. You'd receive 10 weeks of internet-delivered cognitive behavior therapy (iCBT) from home.
Stockholm, SverigeAges 18 years+ - NCT07198542Enrolling by invitation
Vagus nerve stimulation for somatic symptom disorder
This trial tests if gentle electrical stimulation on the vagus nerve in the ear or neck can help reduce physical symptoms that are closely linked to stress. It is for adults with somatic symptom disorder who are on stable medications.
Douliu, YunlinAges 18–65 - NCT07199335RecruitingPhase 4
Injectable HIV prevention drug for people who inject drugs
This study tests a long-acting injectable medication called cabotegravir to prevent HIV in people who inject drugs. If you have injected street drugs recently, you may be able to get this shot every few months instead of taking daily pills.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT07202351Recruiting
Sleep support for quitting smoking or cannabis
This trial tests whether adding sleep-focused help to standard quit-smoking or quit-cannabis therapy improves your chances of success. It is for people who are not already being treated for sleep problems.
Paris, Île-de-France RegionAges 18 years+ - NCT07199504RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Dipyridamole for restless legs syndrome in dialysis patients
This trial tests if dipyridamole, a medication that affects blood flow, can help relieve restless legs syndrome (RLS) in people on hemodialysis. It may offer a new treatment option for RS related to kidney failure.
Chongqing, Chongqing MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT07201220Recruiting
Meditation in early labor for first-time mothers
This study tests whether meditating in early labor helps first-time mothers feel more confident and less afraid during childbirth. You will be asked to practice meditation while you are in early labor, and the researchers will see how it affects your self-efficacy and fear.
Adana, AdanaAges 18 years+ - NCT07193732Enrolling by invitation
Islamic chair-work for grieving Muslims
This trial tests a culturally adapted therapy for Muslims who lost a loved one 6 months to 5 years ago and still feel unresolved tension with that person. The therapy uses chair-work exercises grounded in Islamic principles to help process grief.
Istanbul, BaşakşehirAges 18 years+ - NCT07199374Recruiting
Testing PARCA digital tool for justice and health
This trial tests a digital tool (called PARCA) that aims to improve fairness and health for people on supervision, like probation. The tool is meant for both officers and the people they supervise who have used drugs.
Austin, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT05867849RecruitingPhase 3
Cannabidiol treatment for bipolar depression symptoms
This trial tests whether cannabidiol (CBD) can reduce symptoms of bipolar depression. You may be eligible if you have bipolar I or II and a current depressive episode while staying on approved mood-stabilizing or antipsychotic medication.
Vancouver, British ColumbiaAges 19–70 - NCT06207942Recruiting
Extended follow-up for cardiac arrest survivors and caregivers
This study follows up on survivors of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest who were already in the STEPCARE trial. It also looks at the well-being of their main caregiver (like a family member or close friend) to see how everyone is doing over time.
BrisbaneAges 18 years+ - NCT05295888Recruiting
Temporal Interference treatment for moderate-to-severe depression
This study tests temporal interference (TI), a brain stimulation method, to treat depression. You may be a candidate if you have moderate-to-severe major depression and can follow the study schedule and safety screening.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18–65 - NCT05363878Recruiting
Trauma-informed alcohol help for First Nation adults
This study looks at an alcohol program designed with First Nation culture and trauma-informed support. You may be able to join if you recently used alcohol and want to cut down or stop.
Fredericton, New BrunswickAges 18–90 - NCT06367764Recruiting
PTSD treatment study for sexual and gender minorities
This study compares different treatments for PTSD specifically designed for people who are sexual or gender minorities. It aims to find which approach works best for this community, and you can join sessions in person or by video.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06467916Recruiting
PATH program for NICU parent mental health
This study is creating a program called PATH to help NICU parents with their mental health during the stressful time of leaving the hospital and going home. It aims to find out what support parents need most and how to provide it.
Aurora, ColoradoAges Any age - NCT06901713Recruiting
Help quitting smoking with CBT and mindfulness
This trial tests a smoking cessation program that combines cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and mindfulness audio to help you quit or reduce smoking. You'll receive digital materials to support you.
HangzhouAges 18–65 - NCT06867666Recruiting
Behavioral sleep therapy for insomnia in Navy members with TBI
This study tests a behavioral talk therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) in active duty Sailors who also have a history of traumatic brain injury. You'll learn better sleep habits using an app and coaching, with the goal of improving your sleep and recovery.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06941662Recruiting
Huntington's disease biobank: remote monitoring study
This study is building a biobank to better understand Huntington's disease by using remote monitoring and deep phenotyping (collecting detailed health information). It may help develop better ways to track the disease and improve care for people with the Huntington's gene expansion.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges Any age - NCT06943274Recruiting
SWOC activities for balance and walking in children with autism
This trial tests whether SWOC activities (strengthening, walking, and coordination exercises) can improve balance, walking, and endurance in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). It may help kids aged 8–12 who have mild balance issues.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 8–12 - NCT06942559Recruiting
Brain stimulation for treatment-resistant OCD
This trial tests a new type of brain stimulation (TMS) that is timed to your brain's natural rhythms, targeting a part of the brain linked to OCD. It may help people whose OCD has not improved with standard treatments.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18–65 - NCT06943560Recruiting
Flexibility training for emotion regulation in PTSD
This trial tests a new computer-based training program that helps people with PTSD become more flexible in choosing how to manage their emotions. It aims to reduce PTSD symptoms by improving emotion regulation skills.
Tel AvivAges 18–65 - NCT06659211Recruiting
Mentalization-based therapy for mental health challenges
This study tests whether mentalization-based therapy (MBT), a type of talk therapy that helps you understand your own and others' thoughts and feelings, can improve severe long-term mental health symptoms and relationship difficulties. You will be placed in either MBT or the usual care (TAU) group to compare results.
OuluAges 18–64 - NCT07191561Recruiting
Liver fat and alcohol use disorder study
This trial looks at how the liver processes fat in people with alcohol use disorder. It may help find better ways to treat liver problems related to drinking.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–100 - NCT07184619RecruitingPhase 3
Evenamide for hard-to-treat schizophrenia (add-on study)
This trial tests a new medication, evenamide, added to your current antipsychotic treatment. It looks to see if it can help people whose schizophrenia has not responded well to standard therapies.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 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.