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
- NCT06532500Recruiting
CBT therapy for teen mood and anxiety
This study tests whether cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) — a talk therapy that helps you change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors — can improve mood and anxiety in teens. If you're between 14 and 19 and have a mood or anxiety disorder, this therapy might be a good fit.
Toronto, OntarioAges 14–19 - NCT06778096Recruiting
Online therapy for anxiety and depression in new moms
This trial tests an online therapy program for new moms who feel anxious or depressed. It uses cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) through a computer or tablet to help you manage your mood.
Châteauguay, QuebecAges 18 years+ - NCT06772194Recruiting
Taiwan Recovery After Stroke Study
This study looks at how people recover after a stroke. Researchers will check your thinking, memory, and daily function over a year to learn more about recovery patterns and help design better treatments.
TaipeiAges 18 years+ - NCT06934174RecruitingPhase 2
App to support friends of IPV survivors in Thailand
This study tests a web-based app (myPlan Thailand) designed to help friends and family support women experiencing intimate partner violence. Researchers want to see if the app is helpful and easy to use.
Khon KaenAges 18–60 - NCT06969326RecruitingPhase 3
Estrogen cream after hysterectomy for transgender men
This study tests whether using a topical estrogen cream after hysterectomy surgery can help transgender men have a better recovery. Participants will be randomly assigned to use the cream or not, and researchers will follow up by text message.
Providence, Rhode IslandAges 18 years+ - NCT06969092Recruiting
Oral health and confusion after surgery study
This study looks at whether oral health affects confusion (delirium) after heart or chest surgery. If you are having surgery with a breathing tube, you may be able to join.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–90 - NCT06968013Recruiting
Sleep Therapy for Insomnia with Depression
This trial tests a sleep-focused treatment (WBT) for people who have both insomnia and depression. It aims to see if improving sleep can also help lift mood.
BeijingAges 8 years+ - NCT06968065Recruiting
Pain control after minimally invasive heart surgery: nerve block vs wound injection
This study compares two ways to manage pain after minimally invasive heart surgery: a nerve block injection near the ribs or injecting numbing medicine into the wound. The goal is to find which method works better for reducing pain and your need for painkillers.
IstanbulAges 18–75 - NCT06315114Recruiting
Parenting support therapy for mental health
This study tests a talking therapy that helps parents with mental health challenges to better understand and connect with their child. It is designed for parents who are already getting help for conditions like anxiety, PTSD, or personality disorders.
Gentofte Municipality, Capital RegionAges 18–65 - NCT02752542RecruitingPhase 4
Personalized therapy and antidepressants for depression
This trial studies whether a personalized combination of talk therapy (CBT) and antidepressant medication works better for people with moderate to severe depression. It’s meant to match treatment choices to your situation and to see what helps most.
Halifax, Nova ScotiaAges 18 years+ - NCT07097376Recruiting
Job counseling for veterans with mental health and substance use issues
This trial tests a vocational counseling program to help unemployed veterans with mental health or substance use disorders find and keep meaningful paid work. You'll meet weekly with a counselor to build skills and support your return to employment.
Hines, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT01980147Recruiting
Skills for Wellness program for youth coping with mental health risks
This trial tests a structured skills program to help children and teens (ages 9–21) cope with early mental health warning signs such as anxiety, mood swings, or unusual thoughts. It may help participants build practical coping tools and well-being.
Halifax, Nova ScotiaAges 9–21 - NCT02443636Recruiting
Join a depression and mental health research registry in Atlantic Canada
This trial is a “registry,” meaning you can share your health information to help researchers study depression and other mental health needs in Atlantic Canada. Being part of the registry may help researchers understand patterns and improve future support and treatments.
Halifax, Nova ScotiaAges Any age - NCT03601026Recruiting
Genetic counseling for youth using cannabis safely
This study offers genetic counseling to help reduce mental health problems that can happen for some young people who use cannabis. You join if you are already part of the FORBOW study and fit their age and mental-health criteria.
Halifax, Nova ScotiaAges 12–21 - NCT07101523Recruiting
Using technology to promote healthy lifestyles
This trial uses technology to help adolescents with intellectual disabilities adopt healthier habits like exercise and good nutrition. It aims to find out if using smartphones can make it easier to stay active and eat well.
Seville, SpainAges 4–30 - NCT07101172Enrolling by invitation
Stress ball for anxiety and pain during prostate biopsy
This study tests whether using a stress ball during a prostate biopsy can help reduce anxiety and pain. It may be an option if you are having your first biopsy and can squeeze a ball.
Çorum, MerkezAges 18 years+ - NCT07101796Recruiting
Mood and personality in sleep apnea treatment
This study looks at how mood and personality traits affect treatment adherence in people with suspected or confirmed sleep apnea. It may help tailor support for better treatment outcomes.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–70 - NCT07105475Recruiting
Deep brain stimulation for ADHD treatment
This trial uses a non-invasive technique called deep transcranial magnetic stimulation (dTMS) to treat ADHD. You will receive either high or low frequency paired stimulation to see if it helps improve symptoms.
BeershebaAges 18–65 - NCT07101302Recruiting
App-based insomnia help for cancer survivors
This trial tests a smartphone app designed to help cancer survivors improve their sleep. If you have trouble sleeping and live in Canada, this app-based program could help you manage insomnia without needing to visit a clinic.
St. John's, Newfoundland and LabradorAges 18 years+ - NCT07102927Recruiting
Virtual reality training for stroke patients with neglect
This trial tests whether virtual reality exercises can help people with right-brain stroke overcome 'neglect' (trouble noticing things on their left side). It aims to improve daily function and quality of life.
SeoulAges 19–99 - NCT07097545Recruiting
Social media, exercise, and mindfulness for college students
This study tests whether limiting social media to a few minutes daily and doing brief exercise or mindfulness activities for two weeks can improve well-being. It is for Johns Hopkins students who use social media a lot and currently exercise an hour or less each day.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT07105345Recruiting
Cognitive processing therapy trial for PTSD
This trial tests a type of talk therapy called Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) to see if it helps people with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It aims to reduce PTSD symptoms and improve your daily life.
New Taipei City, Banqiao DistrictAges 20–65 - NCT07096141Recruiting
Emotion regulation training for university students
This study tests a program to help university students improve how they handle emotions. If you are a Bogazici University student who struggles with emotional ups and downs, this trial may offer strategies to feel better.
IstanbulAges 18 years+ - NCT07096960Recruiting
Testing a caregiver support program for dementia in Brazil
This trial is testing a support program called START for family caregivers of people with dementia in Brazil. It aims to see if the program can be put into practice and if it helps caregivers feel less stressed.
Vitória, Espírito SantoAges 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.