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
- NCT07069478Recruiting
CBD and stress response study
This study looks at how cannabidiol (CBD) affects your body's response to stress. You may be able to help researchers understand if regular CBD use changes how you handle stressful situations.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 21–70 - NCT07066605Recruiting
Dexmedetomidine for agitation during breathing tube removal
This trial tests whether a sedative called dexmedetomidine can reduce agitation in ICU patients when they are being weaned off a breathing tube. If you experience restlessness or agitation during the weaning process, this medication might help you stay calm.
SohagAges 19 years+ - NCT07068412Recruiting
3D-printed model improves understanding of jaw surgery
This study tests whether a 3D-printed model of your jaw helps you better understand your upcoming double or triple jaw surgery. It aims to improve how patients grasp their procedure and recovery.
Jeddah, Mecca RegionAges 18 years+ - NCT07069010Recruiting
Palliative care education for ICU staff
This trial studies whether a tele-palliative care education program can reduce burnout in ICU clinicians. It involves completing surveys before and during the program.
AthensAges Any age - NCT07068685Enrolling by invitation
Testing a suicide risk tool in primary care
This study is testing a computer program that helps doctors spot people who might be at risk for suicide. If you have a primary care visit at Kaiser Permanente Washington, the program will use your health records to see if you could benefit from extra support.
Seattle, WashingtonAges 18 years+ - NCT07073027Recruiting
How digital media affects kids' healthcare experiences
This study looks at how using digital media (like videos or apps) before or during a hospital procedure affects kids' experiences. If you have a smartphone and a procedure coming up, you may be able to join.
Vancouver, British ColumbiaAges 5–23 - NCT07075081RecruitingPhase 2
Cultural healing trial for Ojibwe adults using substances
This trial tests a culturally-based program called Gii'Igoshimong (Sitting With Your First Family) for Ojibwe/Anishinaabe/Chippewa adults who have used substances recently. It aims to support wellness and recovery in a way that respects your heritage.
Duluth, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT07074704Enrolling by invitation
Brain stimulation to improve symptoms and thinking in schizophrenia
This study tests whether a gentle electrical current applied to the scalp (transcranial alternating current stimulation, or tACS) can help reduce negative symptoms and improve thinking in people with long-term schizophrenia. It is for patients who have been hospitalized for over six months and are on stable medication.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–65 - NCT07068971Enrolling by invitation
Sleep well at night for advanced cancer patients
This study tests a sleep program for people with advanced cancer who have trouble sleeping. It aims to help you sleep better at night.
DublinAges 18 years+ - NCT07071350RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Optimizing heart rate for persistent concussion symptoms in military veterans
This trial tests a treatment designed to improve heart rate variability, which may help reduce long-term concussion symptoms like headaches, dizziness, and trouble sleeping. It is for military veterans who have had a mild concussion more than a year ago and still have ongoing symptoms.
Richmond, VirginiaAges 18 years+ - NCT07071324Recruiting
CF Wellness Program for Fatigue
This wellness program tests if coaching sessions can help people with cystic fibrosis who feel tired. It is a remote program you can join using your phone or computer, as long as you get CF care at a participating center.
Denver, ColoradoAges 18 years+ - NCT07073066Recruiting
Lymphatic surgery for Alzheimer's disease (CLEAN-AD trial)
This trial tests a surgical procedure that connects lymphatic vessels in the neck to help clear waste from the brain in people with moderate-to-severe Alzheimer's disease. The goal is to see if this can improve thinking and memory.
Dongguan, GuangdongAges 50–80 - NCT07068945Recruiting
Transition from child to adult psychiatry for teens in Nice
This study follows 17-year-olds receiving child psychiatric care in Nice who may need adult mental health services soon. It aims to understand how to improve the transition between child and adult psychiatry.
NiceAges 17–17 - NCT07072104Enrolling by invitation
Using MRI to Find Early Signs of Dyslexia in Children
This study uses MRI scans to find early signs of reading difficulties (dyslexia) in children ages 6 to 9, without needing them to read during the test. It aims to help identify children at risk before reading problems become obvious.
Milan, MIAges 6–9 - NCT07068620Recruiting
Cognitive deficits in small vessel brain disease study
This study looks at thinking and memory problems in people with cerebral small vessel disease. It uses computer tests and may include a type of brain stimulation to understand how the brain works and find better ways to help.
BordeauxAges 18 years+ - NCT07073963Recruiting
Online groups for sarcoidosis fatigue
This trial tests whether virtual group sessions can help reduce fatigue related to sarcoidosis. You'll join a supportive online group with others who have similar symptoms.
Cleveland, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT07074678Enrolling by invitation
Predicting recovery in early consciousness disorders
This study uses brain scans to understand how people with severe brain injuries may recover consciousness. It is for patients who have had a recent brain injury and are in a coma, vegetative state, or minimally conscious state.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07072559Enrolling by invitation
Can a dental game reduce pain and anxiety during kids' pulp treatment?
This study tests whether playing a dental-themed game on a mobile device can help children aged 4 to 7 feel less pain and anxiety during a pulpotomy (a procedure to treat deep cavities in baby teeth). It aims to make the dental visit easier for kids who are cooperative but may be nervous.
Al MansurahAges 4–7 - NCT07072455Recruiting
Sensory experiences in people with high intellectual potential
This study looks at how people with high intellectual potential (very high IQ) experience their senses compared to others. It involves filling out questionnaires and doing some sensory tests to understand these differences better.
Limoges, New AquitaineAges 18–65 - NCT07069517Recruiting
Fast treatment for insomnia, nightmares, and PTSD
This study tests a combined program to help active-duty military and veterans with PTSD, insomnia, and nightmares. It aims to see if a short treatment can improve sleep and reduce PTSD symptoms without starting new medications or other therapies.
Kileen, TexasAges 18–65 - NCT07065669Recruiting
TMS for teens with OCD
This study tests if transcranial magnetic stimulation (a non-invasive brain stimulation technique) can help treat obsessive-compulsive disorder in adolescents aged 13-17. It aims to see if this treatment can reduce OCD symptoms when added to stable medications or therapy.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 13–17 - NCT06889480Recruiting
Deep brain stimulation for severe Tourette syndrome
This trial tests a surgical procedure using deep brain stimulation to treat severe Tourette syndrome that hasn't improved with other treatments. It may help reduce tics by targeting specific areas in the brain.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–60 - NCT06928480Recruiting
Unified Protocol for Emotional Health in Long COVID
This study tests a program to help people with Long COVID manage emotional difficulties like depression or anxiety. It combines different therapy approaches into one treatment, which you can receive online from home.
Zaragoza, ZaragozaAges 18 years+ - NCT06088732RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Exercise and ibuprofen for bipolar depression
This study tests whether acute exercise and ibuprofen can improve symptoms of bipolar depression by studying their effects on the immune system and brain circuits. It may help if you are currently in a depressive episode and can do moderate physical activity.
Tulsa, OklahomaAges 18–55
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.