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
- NCT07120373Recruiting
Sleep after traumatic brain injury: a wearable tracker study
This study looks at how sleep is affected after a traumatic brain injury (TBI). It uses a small wearable tracker to measure sleep patterns at home, either soon after the injury or a year or more later.
Nottingham, NottinghamshireAges 18–60 - NCT07120061Recruiting
Test-retest reliability of the wakefulness test in sleepy participants
This study is testing how reliable a test called the Maintenance of Wakefulness Test (MWT) is for measuring daytime sleepiness. It looks at different groups: people with sleep apnea, people with narcolepsy, and healthy volunteers. The goal is to see if the MWT gives consistent results when repeated.
BordeauxAges 18–65 - NCT07116109Recruiting
Brain Stimulation Plus Therapy for Pain and PTSD
This study tests whether a brain-stimulation headband (called tDCS) combined with a proven talk therapy for PTSD can help reduce both chronic pain and PTSD symptoms. It is for adults who have had chronic pain for at least 6 months and also have PTSD.
Charleston, South CarolinaAges 21 years+ - NCT07120347Recruiting
Remote sensors to study daily activities in older adults with mild memory loss
This study uses remote sensors (like motion detectors) to see how older adults with mild memory or thinking problems go about their daily lives. It may help researchers learn how to better support people with early dementia.
Columbia, MissouriAges 50 years+ - NCT07121894Recruiting
Ketogenic diet for bipolar depression
This study tests whether a strict low-carbohydrate, high-fat (ketogenic) diet can improve symptoms of depression in people with bipolar disorder. Participants will receive dietary guidance and support to help them follow the diet for several weeks.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18–50 - NCT07119671Recruiting
Combined support for suicidal inpatients in crisis units
This study tests a new combined support program for people hospitalized after a suicide attempt. It aims to see if the program is practical and helpful for patients in psychiatric crisis units.
Bron, AURAAges 18 years+ - NCT07119268Recruiting
Sleep quality study for college students
This study tests whether a sleep program can help college students who have trouble sleeping. You may qualify if you have poor sleep and some unusual experiences, but have never been diagnosed with a psychotic disorder.
Indianapolis, IndianaAges 18–65 - NCT07117656Recruiting
Family support for HIV and drug use care
This study tests a program where people living with HIV who inject drugs get support from a family member while starting or returning to HIV and addiction treatment. It aims to see if involving a family member helps with staying in care.
JohannesburgAges 18 years+ - NCT07119138Recruiting
Tapping to Lower Exam Anxiety in Nursing Students
This study tests a simple technique called Emotional Freedom Technique (tapping on acupressure points while talking) to help nursing students feel calmer before their exam. If you are about to take your Surgical Diseases Nursing final, this might be a way to reduce anxiety.
KonyaAges 18–35 - NCT07120711Recruiting
Sleep apnea, thinking, and mood study for kids and adults
This study looks at how sleep apnea affects thinking and mood by checking certain proteins in the body. They want to see if these proteins can help predict or explain changes in memory, focus, or emotions.
ShanghaiAges 5 years+ - NCT07119827Recruiting
Personality traits and recovery after brain injury
This study looks at how your personality might affect recovery after a serious brain injury or stroke. You and a family member will answer a short personality questionnaire to see if certain traits are linked to better recovery.
Verona, VRAges 18–80 - NCT07119515Recruiting
Comparing online vs. in-person therapy for anxiety
This study compares two ways of receiving cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for generalized anxiety disorder: over video calls (teletherapy) or in person. It aims to see if online therapy works just as well as face-to-face sessions.
Faisalabad, Punjab ProvinceAges 18–45 - NCT07119710Recruiting
Telehealth support for rural dementia caregivers
This study tests if telehealth support can improve quality of life for family caregivers of people with dementia living in rural Texas. You would receive guidance and resources through video or phone calls from home.
Lubbock, TexasAges 18–110 - NCT07123298Recruiting
Program to help older adults feel less alone at home
This study tests a program called CAPABLE Care + Connect that helps older adults who feel lonely or isolated and have trouble with daily activities at home. It connects them with support to feel more capable and less alone.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 50 years+ - NCT07123194Recruiting
Art program to help teens build healthy digital habits
This study tests whether a nursing program that uses art activities can help 6th graders build healthier digital habits, reduce cyberbullying, and feel more confident in themselves. You would attend group sessions and do creative projects to learn about using technology wisely.
Konya, KaratayAges 11–15 - NCT07120880RecruitingPhase 3
Light therapy timing for depression with insomnia
This trial tests whether giving light therapy at a specific time of day can improve both depression and sleep problems. It is for adults with major depression and insomnia who are not currently on antidepressants.
ParisAges 18–65 - NCT07118137Recruiting
Memory loss in Alzheimer's disease study
This study looks at how memory changes over time in people with Alzheimer's or mild memory problems. It uses advanced brain scans to understand the disease better.
Trondheim, TrønderlagAges 55 years+ - NCT07124546Recruiting
Acceptance and commitment therapy for cancer distress
This trial tests a type of counseling called acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) to help people with incurable cancer feel less distressed. It is done in a group over the internet, so you can join from home.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT07120646Recruiting
Pain and sleep after childhood cancer
This study looks at pain and sleep problems in children who have survived cancer. It compares them to healthy children to understand these issues better.
Brussels, Brussels CapitalAges 6–12 - NCT07122908RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Magnetic brain stimulation for thinking in Lewy body dementia
This trial tests a noninvasive magnetic brain stimulation (rTMS) treatment for people with dementia with Lewy bodies. The treatment aims to help improve thinking and memory. It involves 1–2 weeks of daily sessions, and you'll have memory tests and brain scans during the study.
Seoul, SeoulAges 65 years+ - NCT07123467RecruitingPhase 3
Study on CBD and learning for generalized anxiety
This trial tests if adding cannabidiol (CBD) to a learning-based approach helps manage generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). It involves brain scans and taking CBD daily.
Detroit, MichiganAges 18–45 - NCT07125898Recruiting
Understanding brain effects in Duchenne muscular dystrophy
This study looks at how DMD affects brain function, especially thinking and social skills. It aims to find new ways to help children with DMD learn and interact better.
Paris, Île-de-France RegionAges 5–12 - NCT07119983Recruiting
Stress ball for pain relief during diabetic foot wound cleaning
This study tests whether squeezing a stress ball during wound cleaning (debridement) can help reduce pain and distress for people with diabetic foot ulcers. If you're having this procedure for the first time and have mild pain or more, this simple technique may offer comfort.
Mersin, TarsusAges 18 years+ - NCT07121712Recruiting
Brain Stimulation for Generalized Anxiety Disorder
This study tests a non-invasive brain stimulation technique (cTBS) to treat Generalized Anxiety Disorder. You will receive navigated stimulation sessions, and no surgery or medication is used.
Hefei, AnhuiAges 18–60
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.