Psychiatry
Mental health clinical trials
Depression, anxiety, and other mental-health and behavioral conditions. We’re tracking 8,195 recruiting studies in this area right now.
By phase
- Not applicable6,798
- Phase 2512
- Phase 1258
- Phase 3245
- Phase 4213
- Phase 1/Phase 298
- Phase 2/Phase 371
Top conditions
- Depression422
- Anxiety415
- Alzheimer Disease341
- Autism Spectrum Disorder258
- Dementia226
- Mild Cognitive Impairment199
- Schizophrenia192
- Major Depressive Disorder189
- Cognitive Impairment157
- Insomnia152
- Alcohol Use Disorder150
- Opioid Use Disorder145
- Stress136
- PTSD110
- Autism95
- Mental Health92
- Suicidal Ideation92
- Anxiety Disorders85
Leading sponsors
- VA Office of Research and Development103
- Yale University95
- Massachusetts General Hospital78
- Stanford University72
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris65
- Johns Hopkins University63
- University of California, Los Angeles61
- The University of Hong Kong52
- University of Pennsylvania51
- Karolinska Institutet50
Where studies are running
- California530
- New York268
- Massachusetts263
- Texas223
- Maryland176
- Pennsylvania175
- Florida153
- Alabama118
- Arizona117
- Connecticut113
Recruiting studies8,194 total
- NCT07758842Recruiting
Lifestyle changes for erectile dysfunction in men with metabolic syndrome
This study tests whether a six-month lifestyle modification program (including diet and exercise) can improve erectile function in men who have both erectile dysfunction and metabolic syndrome. If you're eligible, you may get support to make healthier lifestyle changes, which could help improve your symptoms.
CairoAges 30–65 - NCT06458959Enrolling by invitation
Web-based care planning guide for parents in early intervention
This study is testing a new web-based guide to help parents and caregivers make care plans for their child in early intervention. If you join, you'll use the guide and share your feedback to see if it's useful.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT05361122Recruiting
Study to prevent developmental delays using xylitol
This study looks at whether giving xylitol can help prevent developmental delays in children. Families will do several developmental checkups, including tests done at a specific travel site, to see how children are doing.
LilongweAges 4–8 - NCT05974202Recruiting
Brain stimulation and therapy for cocaine use
This study tests a combination of brain stimulation (rTMS) and talk therapy (CBT) to help people reduce cocaine use. It's for adults who want treatment and use cocaine at least once a week.
New York, New YorkAges 22–65 - NCT05763537Recruiting
Study exploring how doulas support pregnancy mood changes
This study looks at how having a doula affects support and wellbeing for people experiencing pregnancy-related mood and anxiety changes. It may help you and others learn what kind of doula support is most helpful during pregnancy.
Missoula, MontanaAges 18 years+ - NCT06206226Recruiting
Digital happiness class for African American adults with depression
This study tests a digital program called Oh Happy Day Class to help African American adults with depression. You'll use your phone to join online sessions and learn skills to feel better.
Madison, WisconsinAges 18 years+ - NCT07644416Recruiting
Virtual Reality Travel to Help Reduce Loneliness in Older Adults
This study uses virtual reality (VR)—a computer technology that lets you experience travel and places from your home—to help older adults feel less lonely. Researchers want to see if taking virtual trips can improve how connected and happy people feel.
Bloomington, IndianaAges 65 years+ - NCT06194162Recruiting
Weighted blankets for better sleep in kids with ADHD
This trial tests if weighted blankets can help children with ADHD who still have trouble sleeping after trying standard sleep tips. The study looks at whether these special blankets improve sleep and daily life.
FrederiksbergAges 5–12 - NCT06386029Recruiting
Bedtime routine study for children with autism
This study tests a new bedtime routine designed to help children with autism who are very sensitive to sensory input and have trouble settling down at night. It may help your child fall asleep more easily.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 6–10 - NCT07742189Recruiting
Medication teamwork study for older adults with memory problems
This study looks at how older adults with memory problems and their family caregivers can work together to manage medications. It aims to see if a new way of collaborating is helpful and feasible.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 60 years+ - NCT05852860Enrolling by invitation
Mentoring program for HIV clinicians on tobacco cessation
This study tests a mentoring program to help clinicians who care for HIV patients learn more about helping patients quit smoking. It aims to improve how doctors and nurses support tobacco cessation in HIV care.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges Any age - NCT06504290RecruitingPhase 1
Safety study of VV119 for healthy adults and people with schizophrenia
This trial tests if a new drug called VV119 is safe and how it works in the body. It is for healthy volunteers and for people who have had schizophrenia for at least a year and are currently having worsening symptoms.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–65 - NCT05014399Recruiting
Study memory changes during chemotherapy for colorectal cancer
This study looks at cognitive (thinking and memory) changes in people with colorectal cancer who start certain chemotherapy drugs. It aims to understand how treatment affects the brain and may guide better monitoring or support during care.
Fort Wayne, IndianaAges 18 years+ - NCT03713125Enrolling by invitation
Study of thinking skills in young children
This study looks at how children in kindergarten think and learn (often called “executive function”). They may be testing whether certain patterns in thinking and behavior relate to learning or development, and what can be measured in young children.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 4–9 - NCT07523113Recruiting
Brain Fog Treatment for ME/CFS Using Cognitive Training
This study tests whether a computerized cognitive training program combined with a mild electrical nerve stimulation device (worn on the ear) can help improve thinking and memory problems in people with ME/CFS. The goal is to see if this approach helps with brain fog and daily functioning.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT07588659Recruiting
Weighted Blanket for ADHD Sleep Problems in Children
This study tests whether a weighted blanket—a blanket filled with small beads that provides gentle pressure—helps children with ADHD sleep better. Researchers want to see if this simple tool can improve sleep when used alongside regular sleep habits.
FrederiksbergAges 5–12 - NCT07033494RecruitingPhase 2
Study of MK-2214 for early Alzheimer's disease
This trial tests an experimental medicine called MK-2214 for people with early Alzheimer's (mild cognitive impairment or mild dementia). The goal is to see if it can slow memory and thinking problems.
Irvine, CaliforniaAges 50–85 - NCT05617014Enrolling by invitation
ADNI4 study for early Alzheimer’s with brain imaging tests
This study enrolls people with no memory impairment, mild memory problems, or mild Alzheimer’s dementia to test how brain scans and cognitive tests relate to Alzheimer’s disease. It may help by contributing to better early diagnosis and by letting you see whether you fit into the study’s imaging and blood-test pathway.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 55–90 - NCT05664516RecruitingPhase 2
Oxytocin treatment study for binge eating disorder adults
This Phase 2 trial tests whether oxytocin (a hormone-like medication) can reduce binge-eating symptoms in adults with binge-eating disorder (including related conditions like bulimia or certain feeding/eating disorders). You may be eligible if your symptoms match the trial’s specific diagnosis rules and you can safely take the study medication.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–70 - NCT07272031Recruiting
Office massage for stress in women with desk jobs
This study tests whether regular office massage can help lower stress and improve your body's ability to handle it. You'll attend 8 sessions over 4 weeks, and the results could help you feel calmer and healthier at work.
Riga, LatviaAges 18 years+ - NCT07638267Recruiting
Comparing different intensity levels of yoga for insomnia
This study compares the effects of moderate-intensity versus low-intensity yoga on sleep in adults with insomnia. If you have insomnia and are not already doing much yoga, you may find this study helpful for improving your sleep.
Orlando, FloridaAges 18–40 - NCT05574868Recruiting
Inflatable penile implant for erectile dysfunction
This trial tests an inflatable penile implant to treat erectile dysfunction. The device is placed inside the penis and can be inflated to create an erection and deflated when not needed.
AuchenflowerAges 22 years+ - NCT06899165RecruitingPhase 2
Psilocybin therapy for inherited trauma
This trial tests whether psilocybin (a psychedelic substance) combined with therapy can help adult children of genocide survivors who experience symptoms of trauma, depression, or anxiety. The goal is to see if this approach can reduce the emotional impact of intergenerational trauma.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT07763392Recruiting
Normal cognitive test scores for adults
This study is testing a voice-controlled digital platform to measure normal memory and thinking abilities in healthy adults. By participating, you would help create a baseline of normal scores that doctors can use to compare against when assessing people with thinking problems.
Carlsbad, CaliforniaAges 18–100
Common questions
- How many mental health clinical trials are recruiting?
- Clin2 is tracking 8,195 recruiting psychiatry studies from the U.S. registry right now, out of 13,258 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.