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
- NCT07111390Recruiting
Home-based light therapy for major depression
This trial tests whether a special light you can use at home can help treat major depression. It's a 60Hz light that you turn on and off repeatedly. If you're 24–65, have depression, and take a stable antidepressant, you may be able to participate.
New York, New YorkAges 24–65 - NCT07115030Recruiting
Support program for women with opioid use disorder and past abuse
This trial tests a stepped care program for women who have experienced intimate partner violence and are in treatment for opioid use disorder. It aims to improve recovery by addressing post-traumatic stress symptoms and overall well-being.
Bridgeport, ConnecticutAges 18 years+ - NCT07110688Recruiting
Brain sensing study for mental states
This trial uses sensors and machine learning to understand mental states in healthy adults and people with epilepsy. Researchers aim to improve how we monitor and support mental health.
Downey, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07113860Recruiting
Aging expectations and walking program for older couples
This study tests whether a program that combines gentle walking with exercises to rethink aging stereotypes can help couples 65 and older feel better and stay active. If you and your partner live in Barcelona, have internet access, and are willing to try a new approach, you may be eligible.
Barcelona, CataloniaAges 65 years+ - NCT07112014Recruiting
Digestive symptoms in eating disorder recovery by diet
This study looks at how different eating plans affect stomach and bowel symptoms in people with anorexia or bulimia nervosa during weight recovery. It aims to understand how symptoms change over time to improve care.
Bad BevensenAges 12 years+ - NCT07106398Recruiting
Can brain stimulation reduce food cravings and help weight control?
This study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called rTMS can help reduce food cravings and support weight control in adults who struggle with these issues but are otherwise healthy.
Hong Kong, Pok Fu LamAges 18–65 - NCT07115628Recruiting
Accelerated TMS for treatment-resistant depression
This trial tests an accelerated form of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) for people with treatment-resistant depression who have been referred for ECT. It aims to offer a non-invasive, less intensive alternative with fewer side effects.
Jette, Brussels CapitalAges 18–70 - NCT07108764Recruiting
Medicine to prevent confusion after abdominal surgery in seniors
This trial tests giving either lidocaine or dexmedetomidine during abdominal surgery to see if it helps keep the brain healthy and lowers the chance of waking up confused or agitated. It is for older adults having planned abdominal surgery who are otherwise in fairly good health.
Tanta, El-GharbiaAges 65 years+ - NCT07113080RecruitingPhase 4
Do Lemongrass and Lavender Help Kids With Dental Shots?
This study tests whether smelling lemongrass and lavender scents can help reduce fear and pain when a child gets a numbing shot at the dentist. It is for children ages 7 to 11 who are healthy and have never been to the dentist before.
Cairo, Cairo GovernorateAges 7–11 - NCT07113119Recruiting
Exercise program for inpatients with psychotic disorders
This study tests if a long-term exercise program can improve physical function and quality of life for adults hospitalized with a psychotic disorder. It may help you feel stronger and better in your daily life.
Thessaloniki, ThermiAges 18 years+ - NCT07111169Recruiting
Brain stimulation and attention in depression study
This study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique (called iTBS) can improve attention problems in people with major depression. If you have depression and trouble focusing, this trial might help understand a new treatment option.
Chengdu, SichuanAges 18–55 - NCT07114809Recruiting
Can brain stimulation and virtual reality boost thinking in MS?
This study tests whether a combination of gentle brain stimulation (tDCS) and virtual reality exercises can improve memory and thinking problems in people with multiple sclerosis. If you have mild to moderate disability and no major health issues, you may be able to join.
Genova, ItalyAges 18–65 - NCT07108257Recruiting
Focused ultrasound for bipolar depression
This trial uses sound waves guided by MRI to target a small brain area. It aims to help people with bipolar depression that hasn't improved with standard treatments.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18–65 - NCT07114471Recruiting
Easing first-trimester worries with mobile health apps
This study explores how health apps and text messages can help ease first-trimester worries and provide helpful information for pregnant women. If you join, you'll share your experiences and needs to help design better digital tools for pregnancy support.
LondonAges 18 years+ - NCT07115186Recruiting
School program to build resilience in teens
This study tests a school-based program designed to help middle school students in rural China learn how to cope with stress and build resilience. If you are a middle school student attending regular classes and can hear, speak, read, and write well enough to join activities, you may be able to participate.
Hebei, BaodingAges 10–18 - NCT07114458Recruiting
Delirium and Thinking Changes in Older Hospital Patients in Isolation
This study looks at how being in isolation in the hospital might affect confusion or thinking problems in older adults. You may be eligible if you are 70 or older and have been in isolation for at least 24 hours.
Hamburg, Free and Hanseatic City of HamburgAges 70 years+ - NCT07114770Recruiting
Theta Burst Stimulation for Autism in Adults
This study tests whether a painless brain stimulation technique called theta burst stimulation (TBS) can help autistic adults when applied to the cerebellum. The goal is to see if one session or multiple sessions improve symptoms.
TaoyuanAges 18 years+ - NCT07110207Recruiting
Taste changes in frontotemporal dementia
This study looks at how frontotemporal dementia affects your sense of taste by measuring the brain's response to different tastes. Participants will undergo a taste test while their brain activity is recorded.
DijonAges 18 years+ - NCT07109999Recruiting
Biomarker study for Alzheimer's disease
This study uses brain scans or spinal fluid tests to confirm Alzheimer's-related changes. It aims to track the disease over time to better understand and improve care.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 40 years+ - NCT07113548Recruiting
Personalized online treatment for depression
This trial tests an online program tailored to your needs for treating depression. You'll get a personalized treatment plan that you can access from your smartphone, without needing to visit a clinic.
OdenseAges 18 years+ - NCT07107906Recruiting
CONNECT program: group telehealth to reduce loneliness in adults 55+
This trial tests a group-based telehealth program called CONNECT, which aims to reduce loneliness, social isolation, and mental health symptoms like anxiety or depression in adults aged 55 and older. You'll join online group sessions instead of in-person programs, making it easier to connect from home.
Winnipeg, ManitobaAges 55 years+ - NCT07109245RecruitingPhase 4
Do antipsychotics block insulin action in the brain?
This study tests whether a single dose of a common antipsychotic medication affects how the brain responds to insulin, which could help explain weight gain and metabolic side effects. Healthy young adults will receive either the antipsychotic or a placebo, then have their brain activity measured with an MRI.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18–35 - NCT07112573Recruiting
Medications for mental health and falls risk in older adults
This study looks at whether certain medications for mental health (called psychotropic drugs) are linked to a higher risk of falls in adults 60 and older.
Cairo, AbbassiaAges 60 years+ - NCT07113652Recruiting
Brain stimulation for obsessive-compulsive disorder
This trial tests a new type of noninvasive brain stimulation called temporal interference stimulation for people with OCD. It may help reduce symptoms when standard medications have not worked well enough.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–50
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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