Psychiatry
Mental health clinical trials
Depression, anxiety, and other mental-health and behavioral conditions. We’re tracking 7,771 recruiting studies in this area right now.
By phase
- Not applicable6,418
- Phase 2494
- Phase 1248
- Phase 3237
- Phase 4212
- Phase 1/Phase 294
- Phase 2/Phase 368
Top conditions
- Anxiety387
- Depression381
- Alzheimer Disease337
- Autism Spectrum Disorder241
- Dementia224
- Mild Cognitive Impairment194
- Schizophrenia184
- Major Depressive Disorder173
- Insomnia159
- Cognitive Impairment150
- Alcohol Use Disorder142
- Opioid Use Disorder141
- Stress117
- PTSD105
- Mental Health99
- Autism95
- Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI)88
- Suicidal Ideation87
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
- The University of Hong Kong52
- University of Pennsylvania52
- Karolinska Institutet50
Where studies are running
- California516
- Massachusetts264
- New York255
- Texas209
- Maryland174
- Pennsylvania169
- Florida145
- Alabama118
- Arizona109
- Illinois104
Recruiting studies7,771 total
- NCT07853352Recruiting
Group therapy to improve well-being in first-time prisoners
This study tests two group therapy approaches to help people in prison feel less distressed, cope better, and improve well-being. If you're eligible and join, the goal is to support your mental health during incarceration.
Karachi, SindhAges 13–40 - NCT07852728RecruitingPhase 2
Oxygen therapy for first responders after head injuries
This trial tests whether hyperbaric oxygen therapy (breathing pure oxygen in a pressurized chamber) can improve thinking, mood, and overall well-being in first responders who have had a traumatic brain injury and still have symptoms. If you are a first responder dealing with ongoing brain injury symptoms, this study could help you find new ways to feel better.
Boise, IdahoAges 18–75 - NCT07852650RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Fall prevention app study
This study tests a digital program to help older adults reduce their risk of falling. It is designed for people who are generally healthy and can walk on their own, and it may help you feel steadier and safer.
Atlanta, GeorgiaAges 50 years+ - NCT06425224RecruitingPhase 3
TENS therapy for premature ejaculation
This trial tests if a painless electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) treatment can help men with premature ejaculation last longer and feel more in control. It's for men who have had this condition for at least 6 months and are in a stable relationship.
Mexico CityAges 18–62 - NCT05768815Recruiting
Services for families with young children after early adversity
This study compares two programs that aim to improve mental health for parents and families with babies and young children who have faced early difficulties. It may help you see which approach works best for supporting your child and family.
Surrey, British ColumbiaAges Any age - NCT06300255Recruiting
Evaluation of the H.O.O.V.E.S. Healing Program
This study looks at a program called H.O.O.V.E.S. Healing Intensives for veterans. It aims to understand how the program helps participants.
Salt Lake City, UtahAges 18–120 - NCT06426615Recruiting
Understanding brain signals in unresponsive states after injury
This study looks at brain activity in people who are unresponsive after a brain injury. It uses advanced brain scans to see if there are hidden signs of consciousness, which could help doctors better understand and care for these patients.
Leuven, Vlaams-BrabantAges 18 years+ - NCT06431009Recruiting
Danish schizophrenia study for recent first episodes
This study follows people who have recently been diagnosed with a first episode of schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, or are at ultra-high risk for psychosis. Researchers want to learn more about how these conditions develop over time to improve early care and treatment.
AarhusAges 15 years+ - NCT06431854Recruiting
New treatment program for teens with eating disorders
This trial tests a program called MINERVA for teens aged 12-17 with an eating disorder who haven't gotten better with standard treatments. The goal is to see if this new approach helps when other treatments haven't worked.
BarcelonaAges 12–17 - NCT07848659RecruitingPhase 1
Single-dose study for sleep-deprived healthy volunteers
This study tests a single dose of an investigational medicine in healthy people who are sleep-deprived. It helps researchers understand how the medicine works in the body when you haven't slept, which could lead to new treatments for sleepiness.
Eatontown, New JerseyAges 18–55 - NCT07848594Recruiting
Temperature-regulating bed cover for sleep and health
This study tests whether a special temperature-regulating bed cover can improve sleep quality and reduce body inflammation, and how it affects gut health and your body's internal clock. You will use the bed cover and other devices at home, and provide blood and stool samples to see how your body responds.
Newton Center, MassachusettsAges 45 years+ - NCT06438276Recruiting
Mental health support for teens through school services
This study tests whether psychiatric outreach nurses can help teenagers aged 12-16 who are dealing with mood issues, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive or eating disorder symptoms, or mild self-harm. The goal is to see if this extra support improves their mental health compared to the usual school services.
Kuopio, Northern SavoniaAges 12–16 - NCT05796466Recruiting
Parenting programs to improve preschoolers’ mental health
This study tests two parenting programs to see if they help improve preschool children’s mental health. You can join if you are a parent of a preschooler and meet the language and background requirements.
Montreal, QuebecAges 18 years+ - NCT06439290Recruiting
Voice Changes After Vocal Cord Surgery
This study looks at how different types of voice surgery affect the voice. Researchers will record and analyze voices before and after surgery to understand the results better.
Ghent, East-FlandersAges 18–70 - NCT06442852Recruiting
Blood microRNA linked to Alzheimer's risk and severity
This study looks for tiny molecules (miRNAs) in your blood that might be linked to Alzheimer's disease risk and severity. It compares people with Alzheimer's to healthy volunteers to find potential early warning signs.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 65 years+ - NCT07842952Recruiting
Understanding memory and thinking to improve mental health care for kids and teens
This study tests a new way of providing mental health care that considers how a child or teen thinks and remembers. It aims to see if using this approach helps young people get better care and feel better.
Ottawa, OntarioAges 7–17 - NCT07846163Recruiting
Pain assessment for chronic low back pain
This study looks at how the brain and nervous system process pain in people with long-lasting low back pain. It uses safe measurements inside a shielded room to compare chronic pain patients with healthy people, which may help improve pain treatments.
Thessaloniki, Central MacedoniaAges 18–45 - NCT07844850Recruiting
Blood tests to predict silent strokes after heart procedures
This study looks at whether certain blood tests can help predict if small, silent strokes occur in the brain during heart or blood vessel procedures that carry a higher risk of clots. The goal is to better identify who might need extra protection during these procedures.
ThessalonikiAges 18 years+ - NCT07845123Recruiting
Coloring mandalas to reduce anxiety in hospitalized children
This study tests if coloring mandalas (circular patterns) can help children feel less anxious and have a better view of nurses while in the hospital. It involves a short daily coloring activity for three days.
Kilis, CentralAges 8–11 - NCT07847385Recruiting
MRI-guided nerve-sparing for prostate cancer surgery
This study tests whether using special MRI scans to map nerves before surgery helps keep erectile function after prostate removal. It may help men who are having surgery for prostate cancer and want to preserve sexual function.
Geneva, Canton of GenevaAges 18 years+ - NCT07845825RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Aprepitant for CLIFAHDD syndrome
This trial tests a drug called aprepitant to see if it can help people with CLIFAHDD, a rare genetic condition that affects movement and development. The study will check if the drug is safe and if it improves symptoms.
San Antonio, TexasAges 6 months+ - NCT07845032Recruiting
Online coping skills for dementia caregivers
This study tests an online program that teaches skills to help you cope with the stress of caring for someone with dementia or memory loss. It aims to see if becoming more flexible in your thinking can reduce your distress.
Logan, UtahAges 18 years+ - NCT07843615Recruiting
Brain training to improve self-control in internet gaming disorder
This study tests a brain-training technique that uses a brain-computer interface to help people with internet gaming disorder improve self-control. You would attend sessions where you learn to control brain activity, which may help you reduce excessive gaming.
BengbuAges 18–35 - NCT07843927RecruitingPhase 3
Adding DHEA hormone to antidepressants for difficult depression
This study tests whether adding a natural hormone called DHEA to your regular antidepressant can help improve depression symptoms. DHEA is a supplement that may boost the effectiveness of standard antidepressants for people with hard-to-treat depression.
Berlin, State of BerlinAges 18–75
Common questions
- How many mental health clinical trials are recruiting?
- Clin2 is tracking 7,771 recruiting psychiatry studies from the U.S. registry right now, out of 12,287 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.