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
- NCT06852443Recruiting
Therapeutic chat to reduce CSAM use
This trial tests a therapeutic chat program designed to help people reduce their use of child sexual abuse material (CSAM). It is for adults who have used CSAM recently or worry about their risk.
BerlinAges 18–99 - NCT06960746Recruiting
Lifestyle change for sleep apnea, metabolic syndrome, and impotence
This trial tests whether changing your lifestyle can help men with sleep apnea, metabolic syndrome, and erectile dysfunction. It studies how improving diet and exercise might improve these conditions together.
Giza, DokkiAges 40–50 - NCT04770025RecruitingPhase 2
Brain stimulation with therapy for risky alcohol use
This study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation device can make standard psychotherapy work better for people who drink in a risky way. It’s designed for community participants who are not already in alcohol-use treatment.
Albuquerque, New MexicoAges 21–60 - NCT07138664Recruiting
Mental health program for teens in Malaysia
This trial tests a program to help young teenagers in Malaysia who are experiencing anxiety or depression. The program aims to improve mental health and well-being.
Kota Kinabalu, SabahAges 12–14 - NCT07142499Recruiting
Memory support program for older Chinese Americans with mild memory loss
This trial tests a memory support system designed for older Chinese Americans who speak Cantonese or Mandarin and have mild cognitive impairment (MCI), a slight decline in memory and thinking skills. It aims to help participants and their study partners manage daily memory challenges.
New York, New YorkAges 55 years+ - NCT07137273Recruiting
Study of rewards for problem behavior
This study looks at how different rewards (reinforcements) work best for people with neurodevelopmental conditions who exhibit problem behaviors. The goal is to find ways to improve behavior support.
Auburn, AlabamaAges 6–17 - NCT07143734RecruitingPhase 2
Brain stimulation for early Alzheimer's disease
This study tests a new, noninvasive brain stimulation method called Transcranial Pulse Stimulation (TPS) for people in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease. The goal is to see if it can help improve symptoms.
Hong KongAges 60–90 - NCT07139769Recruiting
Support for parents of young adults with cancer
This study tests a resilience-building program designed to help parents and caregivers of adolescents and young adults (ages 15-39) with cancer feel more supported and manage stress. It may help you find ways to cope and connect with others in similar situations.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT07138911Recruiting
Home exercise app for fear of movement after heart attack
This trial tests whether a home exercise program guided by a digital app can help reduce fear of movement and improve daily function in people who had a heart attack 3 months ago. It aims to support recovery and activity levels.
Islamabad, FederalAges 30–55 - NCT07139834RecruitingPhase 1
Memory and mood study for depression
This study tests how a medication called memantine affects memory and mood in people with major depression who are not currently taking antidepressants. It involves MRI scans and may help find new ways to treat depression.
New York, New YorkAges 18–50 - NCT07136844Recruiting
Walking and arm movement study for nerve and muscle conditions
This study uses motion analysis to understand walking and arm function in adults with certain neurological or metabolic diseases. The goal is to find patterns that help doctors better manage these conditions.
LiègeAges 18 years+ - NCT07136207Recruiting
Camera help to detect confusion in brain ICU patients
This trial uses a camera system to see if it can detect delirium (a sudden confused state) in ICU patients with brain or nerve conditions. By watching your face, the technology aims to help doctors recognize and treat delirium earlier.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–80 - NCT07136415RecruitingPhase 4
Comparing digital therapy, trazodone, and daridorexant for menopause insomnia
This trial tests three different treatments for insomnia that started or got worse during the menopausal transition. One is a digital therapy app, and the others are two different medications. The goal is to see which works best for women aged 40–62 who are in the early stages of menopause.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 40–62 - NCT07140575Recruiting
Brain stimulation for teens with depression in the hospital
This trial tests if a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) can help teens with depression who haven't gotten enough relief from therapy or medication. It's designed for youth who are currently in the hospital or planning to be admitted.
Toronto, OntarioAges 14–19 - NCT07136038Recruiting
Preventing under-fueling in student athletes
This trial is for CWRU student athletes. It focuses on teaching proper nutrition to prevent under-fueling and improve sports performance.
Cleveland, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT07137949Recruiting
Music therapy to prevent delirium in patients with memory or movement problems
This trial tests whether a music therapy session can help prevent delirium (sudden confusion) in hospitalized patients with memory or movement disorders like Parkinson's or Alzheimer's. If it works, music could become a drug-free way to keep you clearer-headed during a hospital stay.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 60 years+ - NCT07144631Recruiting
Nerve stimulation for restless legs in pregnancy
This trial tests if a small nerve stimulation device can safely and effectively reduce restless legs symptoms in pregnant people. If you are between 21 and 26 weeks pregnant with a confirmed diagnosis of restless legs syndrome (RLS), you may be eligible.
Providence, Rhode IslandAges 18 years+ - NCT07143357Recruiting
Recovering together: support for cardiac arrest survivors and caregivers
This study tests a mind-body program to help cardiac arrest survivors and their caregivers cope with emotional distress after the event. It combines in-person and video sessions to improve well-being together.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT07136714RecruitingPhase 4
Semaglutide for depression in people with overweight
This study tests whether a weekly injection of semaglutide (a medication used for weight loss and diabetes) can help reduce symptoms of depression in people who have major depressive disorder and are overweight or obese.
Hillerød, DenmarkAges 18–65 - NCT07137377Recruiting
Can talking therapy lower anxiety during planned C-sections?
This study tests whether a special way of talking with patients before and during a planned C-section helps reduce anxiety. If you speak French and are having a planned C-section in Geneva, you may be able to join.
GenevaAges 18 years+ - NCT07136636Recruiting
Speech development in kids treated for brain injury at birth
This study looks at how children who had a brain injury around birth (HIE) and received cooling therapy are developing speech. It may help families understand language outcomes after this treatment.
BudapestAges birth–7 years - NCT07143565Recruiting
Reducing alcohol use in teens with online tools
This trial tests if online education hubs and chat-based text messaging can help teenagers in Hong Kong cut down on drinking and binge drinking. If you're a teen who drinks and uses WhatsApp, this study may be a good fit.
Hong KongAges 12–18 - NCT07139171Recruiting
Plasma exosome role in thinking problems in first-episode schizophrenia
This study looks at tiny particles called exosomes in your blood and how small molecules inside them called microRNAs may affect thinking and memory in people with a first episode of schizophrenia. If you join, your blood will be used to help find new ways to understand and treat cognitive symptoms.
TianjinAges 18–65 - NCT07138417Recruiting
Family support program for teen depression and anxiety
This study tests a family-based program that teaches parents and teens skills for handling emotions and supporting each other at home. It may help reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety in teenagers.
Hefei, AnhuiAges 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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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.