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
- NCT07075952Recruiting
Training app for food impulse control
This study tests a mobile app that helps you learn to control your impulses around food. It's for people with obesity, binge eating disorder, or bulimia nervosa.
Padova, PadovaAges 16 years+ - NCT07083154RecruitingPhase 3
Mazdutide for type 2 diabetes with early memory problems
This study tests a new medication, Mazdutide, to see if it can slow or improve memory and thinking problems in people with type 2 diabetes and early-stage cognitive impairment. It may help by targeting blood sugar control and possibly reducing the impact of diabetes on brain function.
Changsha, HunanAges 50–75 - NCT07076264Recruiting
Water safety program for children with autism
This trial tests a special swimming program called AquOTic to help children with autism learn water safety skills. If your child is between 5 and 9 years old and has an autism diagnosis, they may be able to join.
Columbus, OhioAges 5–9 - NCT07079241Recruiting
Volunteer naloxone responders for opioid overdose emergencies
This trial trains volunteers to give naloxone, a medication that reverses opioid overdoses, using a smartphone app to alert nearby responders. It could help save lives by getting antidote treatment to overdose victims faster.
Malmö, Skåne CountyAges 18 years+ - NCT07079826Recruiting
Sparrow Link device for opioid withdrawal in hospital
This trial tests a device placed on the ear to help manage opioid withdrawal symptoms in hospitalized adults. It's for people still having withdrawal despite standard medications or those who've chosen not to take methadone or buprenorphine.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07081724Recruiting
Early help program for toddlers waiting for autism diagnosis
This program offers early support for children aged 16 to 48 months who are waiting for an autism evaluation. It focuses on providing helpful strategies and activities while families wait for a formal diagnosis.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 1.3 years–4 years - NCT07084324Recruiting
Spanish program for children with autism or ADHD
This study tests a Spanish-language program to help children with autism and/or ADHD improve their ability to manage emotions, handle frustration, and complete tasks. Caregivers and children participate together to build these skills.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 8–11 - NCT06545968Recruiting
Social media to help young people with HIV stay in care
This study tests whether a social media program can help young people with HIV in Uganda stay connected to their medical care. If you are between 15 and 24 years old and are new to care or returning after a break, you may be able to join.
MbararaAges 15 years+ - NCT06829251Recruiting
Ear massage for stress and sleep in parents of children with diabetes
This study tests if a simple ear massage you can do at home helps reduce stress, anxiety, and improve sleep for parents of children with type 1 diabetes. You would learn the massage during online sessions and do it for a few weeks.
MersinAges 21–60 - NCT06978803Recruiting
Speech and brain study for early psychosis
This study looks at how people with early psychosis (within the first 5 years of treatment) talk during conversations. Researchers hope to learn more about speech patterns and brain activity related to psychosis.
Montreal, QuebecAges 18–60 - NCT06977178Recruiting
Teen anxiety and substance use study
This study looks at how anxiety in young teens might lead to substance use later. It uses brain scans and stress tests to understand these pathways.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 12–14 - NCT06978452Recruiting
Youth mental health: tracking development and outcomes
This study looks at how young people's mental health develops over time. It compares youth who have already sought help for mental health concerns with those who haven't, to better understand what helps or hinders well-being.
Montreal, QuebecAges 9–25 - NCT06978894Recruiting
Using speech to detect psychosis relapse early
This study tests whether changes in your speech patterns can help predict a psychotic relapse before it happens. If you're in an early psychosis program, you may help develop a tool that could warn you and your care team early.
London, OntarioAges 16 years+ - NCT05011877Recruiting
Study for sleep testing after sudden breathing trouble
This trial studies people who unexpectedly end up in the hospital or emergency room because of a sudden worsening in breathing that leads to too much carbon dioxide. It may help doctors understand whether sleep-related breathing issues contribute and how to better prevent repeat episodes.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT06876740Recruiting
Project Safe Guard-Trauma: A Study for Firearm Owners
This study tests a program to help firearm owners who have experienced trauma and may have PTSD. It aims to see if the program can improve safety and well-being.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 18 years+ - NCT06673407Recruiting
Group workshops for social anxiety in CU undergraduates
This study tests a group workshop program for undergraduates at CU Boulder who feel anxious in social situations or when speaking in public. The workshops are designed to help you face your fears step by step, with support from others.
Boulder, ColoradoAges 18–30 - NCT06610552Recruiting
Powerly: Preventing depression and anxiety after childbirth
This trial tests a science-based smartphone program to help prevent postpartum depression and anxiety. It is designed for pregnant women who are between 24 and 32 weeks along and have an iPhone.
ZurichAges 18 years+ - NCT06981117Recruiting
In-home respite support for caregivers of homebound older adults
This trial offers in-home respite support for caregivers of older adults who are homebound. It aims to give you a break while ensuring your loved one is cared for.
Hong KongAges 18 years+ - NCT06981403Recruiting
Virtual escape room for nursing student drug training
This study tests if a virtual escape room game helps nursing students learn how to give medicine to children. It looks at whether the game improves knowledge, confidence, and comfort, while reducing worry.
Konya, KonyaAges Up to 45 years - NCT04815889Recruiting
Early help for preschool children with developmental or behavior concerns
This trial tests an early detection and support program for preschool children who show developmental delays or behavior and self-regulation challenges. It may help by starting support sooner and targeting everyday communication, behavior, and functioning needs.
Eksjö, Jönköping CountyAges 1.5 years–6 years - NCT04911738Recruiting
Virtual reality glasses to improve balance after stroke
This trial studies whether virtual reality glasses training can improve balance and body alignment after a recent stroke. It will also compare how stroke participants with balance problems respond versus people without stroke.
GrenobleAges 18–80 - NCT06840314Recruiting
Vibration vs traditional therapy for painful sex
This trial compares a vibrating vaginal device to standard therapy for women with pain during sex. It aims to find a more effective and comfortable treatment option.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT05686473Recruiting
Parent teaching program for children with prenatal alcohol exposure
This study offers a structured teaching program for parents of children who were exposed to alcohol before birth (prenatal alcohol exposure). It aims to help families better understand the child’s needs and how to support development and daily functioning.
ArendalAges 2–18 - NCT05676918Recruiting
Postpartum well-being study for mothers in the past year
This study looks at mothers’ well-being after having a baby, to understand what affects mental and emotional health after childbirth. It may help improve support for mothers during the postnatal period.
Madrid, Pozuelo de AlarcónAges 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.