Psychiatry
Mental health clinical trials
Depression, anxiety, and other mental-health and behavioral conditions. We’re tracking 7,780 recruiting studies in this area right now.
By phase
- Not applicable6,422
- Phase 2492
- Phase 1251
- Phase 3240
- Phase 4212
- Phase 1/Phase 294
- Phase 2/Phase 369
Top conditions
- Anxiety387
- Depression382
- Alzheimer Disease339
- Autism Spectrum Disorder240
- Dementia227
- Mild Cognitive Impairment198
- Schizophrenia184
- Major Depressive Disorder173
- Insomnia159
- Cognitive Impairment150
- Alcohol Use Disorder145
- Opioid Use Disorder142
- Stress117
- PTSD105
- Mental Health99
- Autism94
- Suicidal Ideation89
- Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI)88
Leading sponsors
- VA Office of Research and Development105
- Yale University87
- Massachusetts General Hospital77
- Stanford University68
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris64
- Johns Hopkins University62
- University of California, Los Angeles58
- University of Pennsylvania53
- The University of Hong Kong51
- Karolinska Institutet50
Where studies are running
- California520
- Massachusetts267
- New York256
- Texas209
- Maryland176
- Pennsylvania171
- Florida149
- Alabama118
- Arizona108
- Illinois104
Recruiting studies7,780 total
- NCT07025720Recruiting
Brain stimulation for depression and suicide risk in young people
This study tests a new type of brain stimulation called TMS (transcranial magnetic stimulation) for young people ages 15-25 who are having serious depression and suicidal thoughts. The goal is to see if this treatment can help reduce risk and improve mood.
Sacramento, CaliforniaAges 15–25 - NCT07024498Recruiting
Buprenorphine follow-up after emergency care
This study helps coordinate ongoing care for people who start buprenorphine, a medication for opioid use disorder, while in the emergency department. It aims to connect you with continued treatment to support your recovery.
El Centro, CaliforniaAges 14 years+ - NCT07031687Recruiting
A new brain stimulation study for early Alzheimer's
This study tests a non-invasive brain stimulation method (temporal interference stimulation) to see if it can improve memory in people with early signs of Alzheimer's disease. It aims to understand how the stimulation affects brain function.
Sanya, HainanAges 60–80 - NCT07026786Recruiting
Mindfulness for recovery after colorectal surgery
This study tests whether adding mindfulness sessions to your standard recovery plan helps you heal better after bowel surgery. You'll use a phone or tablet app to guide your mindfulness practice during your hospital stay.
Cleveland, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT07033923Recruiting
Brain study of mood changes in depression and bipolar disorder
This study uses a mobile app and brain scans to understand day-to-day mood changes in people with depression or bipolar disorder. It may help doctors learn how to better predict and treat these conditions.
Paris, ParisAges 18 years+ - NCT07028983Recruiting
Music therapy for drug and alcohol addiction recovery
This trial tests if adding music therapy to standard addiction treatment helps people recover from substance use disorders. It is for adults who have completed detox and are not currently going through detox.
ViennaAges 18 years+ - NCT07024979Recruiting
Music therapy for university students' mental health
This trial tests whether a music therapy program can help university students with moderate stress, social problems, or trouble adjusting to college life. It aims to improve your mental health and well-being.
Hong KongAges 18–35 - NCT07033416Recruiting
Training to reduce cocaine cravings
This trial tests a computer training program that helps people with cocaine use disorder change their automatic reactions to drug cues. The goal is to see if this training can reduce cravings and improve treatment outcomes.
Milan, MilanoAges 18 years+ - NCT07025070Recruiting
Exercise and brain health in active vs. inactive adults
This study looks at how physical activity affects brain health in healthy adults. It compares people who exercise regularly with those who are not very active, to see if staying active helps keep the brain sharp.
Madrid, MadridAges 40–75 - NCT07033052Recruiting
Art therapy for anxiety and depression in teens
This trial tests whether art-based activities can help children and teens aged 8 to 17 who feel anxious or depressed. Parents must agree to let their child join.
Cleveland, OhioAges 8–17 - NCT07025083Recruiting
Parenting program for Latinx families of teens
This study is testing an online program to help parents connect better with their pre-teen or young teen. It is designed for Spanish-speaking Latinx parents and their children ages 11 to 14.
Eugene, OregonAges 11–14 - NCT07032857Recruiting
Gut health study for children with autism
This study tests how well the gut works in children with autism. It looks at whether gluten (a protein in wheat) affects the gut lining. The goal is to understand if gut health is linked to autism symptoms.
Bari, BAAges 2–14 - NCT07028333Recruiting
Dual-task exercises for children with mild mental retardation
This trial tests whether doing two tasks at once (like walking while counting) helps children with mild mental retardation improve their thinking and movement skills. It can help families find new ways to support their child's development.
IstanbulAges 8–12 - NCT07031648Recruiting
Laughter yoga and pilates during pregnancy
This study tests whether adding laughter yoga or pilates to standard childbirth preparation classes helps pregnant women feel better and have healthier pregnancies. You must be past the 20th week of pregnancy and have a low-risk pregnancy.
KastamonuAges 18–45 - NCT07028177Recruiting
Etomidate dose for surgery in people with insomnia
This study looks at how much etomidate (a sleep-inducing medicine used during surgery) is needed for people with insomnia compared to those who sleep normally. It aims to help doctors give safer and more effective doses for patients with insomnia who need general anesthesia.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–64 - NCT07028190Recruiting
Rimazolen dose in insomnia patients under anesthesia
This trial looks at how much Rimazolen, a sleep medicine, is needed during surgery for people with insomnia compared to normal sleepers. It aims to find the right dose for better recovery.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–64 - NCT07027319Recruiting
Triple P training for parents of children with autism
This study tests Triple P—a parenting program—to see if it helps reduce repetitive behaviors in children with autism and improves parents' mood and burnout. It is for Turkish-speaking parents of children with autism aged 0–12.
Istanbul, ÜsküdarAges birth–12 years - NCT07026461RecruitingPhase 4
TMS for depression: comparing two brain stimulation methods
This trial compares two types of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) to see which works better for people with depression. TMS uses magnetic pulses to stimulate brain areas involved in mood regulation.
ÖrebroAges 18 years+ - NCT07030192Recruiting
Peer Support Workers Study for Emergency Patients
This study looks at whether it is possible to offer peer support workers (people with lived experience of substance use) to patients in the Emergency Department at Vancouver General Hospital. The goal is to see if patients find this helpful and if it can improve their experience and well-being.
Vancouver, British ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT07030582Recruiting
Online therapy for back pain and recovery after spinal fusion
This trial tests if internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy can help people recover better after lumbar fusion surgery by reducing pain, strengthening back muscles, and improving outlook on recovery. You can participate from home using WiFi.
Nantong, JiangsuAges 18–55 - NCT07031661Recruiting
Bipolar disorder risk study for teens and children
This study follows children and teens who may be at higher risk for bipolar disorder to develop a prediction model. It includes three groups: those with a parent who has bipolar disorder, those with atypical depression, and healthy volunteers.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 6–18 - NCT06403995Recruiting
Online therapy for social anxiety
This trial tests an internet-based cognitive-behavioral therapy program designed to help people with social anxiety. You can participate from home if you have internet access and feel anxious in social situations.
Greenfield Park, QuebecAges 18 years+ - NCT05855954Recruiting
Early kidney protection during heart surgery
This trial looks at whether a specific heart-surgery technique (called CLCVP) can help protect kidney function soon after surgery. It is mainly for adults with otherwise normal kidney tests before certain types of heart operations.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 18 years+ - NCT05968703Recruiting
Deep brain stimulation study for mild memory trouble in Parkinson’s
This trial looks at a specific type of deep brain stimulation (DBS) to see if it can help people with Parkinson’s who have mild cognitive problems (mild memory/thinking changes). You may also be asked to temporarily stop Parkinson’s medications around research visits to measure effects more clearly.
Stanford, CaliforniaAges 21–80
Common questions
- How many mental health clinical trials are recruiting?
- Clin2 is tracking 7,780 recruiting psychiatry studies from the U.S. registry right now, out of 12,430 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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