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
- 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 - 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+ - 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+ - 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 - NCT07102576RecruitingPhase 1
MDMA therapy study for mental health professionals
This trial tests if MDMA-assisted therapy can help mental healthcare providers. It involves taking MDMA in a therapeutic setting while being recorded, and you must be trained in this type of therapy.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT07105449Recruiting
Testing high-potency cannabis concentrates in regular users
This study looks at how high-potency cannabis concentrates affect people who already use cannabis a few times a week. You will be asked to vape a concentrate and then have your reactions monitored.
Toronto, OntarioAges 19–55 - NCT07104474Enrolling by invitation
RESTORE trial for nurses and hospital leaders
This trial is testing a program called RESTORE to help nursing staff and hospital leaders improve patient care. It aims to see how well the program works and how it can be used in different hospitals.
Madison, WisconsinAges 18 years+ - NCT07102147Recruiting
Telehealth Therapy for Lung Cancer Patients at Penn Medicine
This trial offers therapy sessions (via phone or video) for people with lung cancer who are dealing with depression, anxiety, or other emotional concerns. It's part of Penn Medicine's collaborative care program and aims to make mental health support easier to access while you are being treated for lung cancer.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07096271Recruiting
Relationship education for military couples
This study tests a relationship education program designed for military couples. It aims to help couples strengthen their bond and improve communication through a retreat.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT07101107Recruiting
Understanding social and brain responses in bipolar depression
This study looks at how people with bipolar depression and healthy volunteers process social situations and how their bodies respond. It may help researchers find better ways to support people with bipolar disorder.
Innsbruck, TyrolAges 18–65 - NCT07100951Recruiting
Comparing two couples therapies for relationship distress
This study compares two types of couples therapy to see which is better at reducing relationship distress. If you and your partner are feeling unhappy or struggling, and either of you also has symptoms of depression or anxiety, this trial may offer free professional help.
IstanbulAges 24–65 - NCT07103902Recruiting
Exercise for OCD symptoms study
This study tests whether aerobic exercise can help reduce OCD symptoms. You will be asked to exercise regularly while researchers track changes in your symptoms.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 18–64 - NCT07096154Recruiting
Anxiety management for university students
This trial tests a program to help Bogazici University students manage anxiety. If you feel anxious and are a student there, this study may offer support.
IstanbulAges 18 years+ - NCT07105397Recruiting
AI assistant for managing depression
This study tests a conversational AI system designed to help manage depression. It may recommend treatment changes that are reviewed by a clinician, offering a new way to get support.
Fairfax, VirginiaAges 18–85 - 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 - 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+ - NCT06145919Recruiting
Improving future thinking for Flint mothers and children
This study helps mothers and grandmothers in Flint improve how they think about the future with their child. You and your child will do activities together and answer surveys.
Flint, MichiganAges 5 years+ - NCT07105098RecruitingPhase 3
Study of a new drug for schizophrenia in hospitalized adults
This study tests an experimental drug (NBI-1117568) for people with schizophrenia who are currently in the hospital due to worsening symptoms. Participants stop their current antipsychotic and take the study drug to see if it can help control symptoms.
Little Rock, ArkansasAges 18–65 - NCT07105709RecruitingPhase 2
Extension study for early Alzheimer's treatment
This study is a follow-up for people who completed a previous trial of an experimental treatment for early Alzheimer's disease. It will continue to test the treatment's safety and effects over a longer period.
Maitland, FloridaAges 50–85 - NCT07105111RecruitingPhase 4
Valbenazine for tardive dyskinesia after other treatment
This study tests if valbenazine helps adults with tardive dyskinesia whose symptoms continue even after taking or stopping another similar medication. Tardive dyskinesia involves uncontrollable movements from long-term use of certain mental health drugs.
Bryant, ArkansasAges 18 years+ - NCT07101094Recruiting
Study on satisfaction with a new schizophrenia treatment
This study tracks how satisfied people with schizophrenia are with a new combination medicine called xanomeline and trospium chloride (XT). It aims to understand real-world experiences and benefits of this treatment.
Orange, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07104396Recruiting
Study on developing digital treatments for addiction
This trial is looking for experienced scientists (with a PhD or MD) who study substance use disorders and are interested in testing or developing new digital treatments (like apps or computer programs). It's a chance to help create better digital tools for addiction recovery.
Hanover, New HampshireAges 18 years+ - NCT07096674RecruitingPhase 2
Long-term study of ORX750 for narcolepsy and idiopathic hypersomnia
This trial is for people who have already completed the main CRYSTAL-1 study of ORX750. It tests the long-term safety and effects of the drug, so you can continue treatment if it was helping you.
Auburn, AlabamaAges 18–65 - NCT05002309RecruitingPhase 2
Pausing depression treatment early to see if it helps
This Phase 2 study tests whether stopping treatment early affects depression outcomes in teens and young adults. It is mainly for people recently diagnosed with depression who need treatment but can participate in psychological therapy.
Halifax, Nova ScotiaAges 12–25
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.