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
- NCT06265506Recruiting
Virtual Reward Program for Cutting Back on Heavy Drinking
This study tests a virtual program that rewards you for reducing heavy drinking. You'd use a phone app, check in via Zoom, and get a glimpse into your drinking patterns through a blood test. It might be a good fit if you want to cut back on heavy drinking without going to an in-person clinic.
Spokane, WashingtonAges 18 years+ - NCT06987526Recruiting
Online mindfulness program for alcohol relapse prevention
This trial tests a web-based mindfulness program designed to help people who have recently completed alcohol treatment stay on track and prevent relapse. It uses techniques you can practice online to manage cravings and triggers.
Macon, GeorgiaAges 18 years+ - NCT06813547Recruiting
Tapping and virtual reality for fear of childbirth
This trial tests whether a combination of Emotional Freedom Techniques (a tapping therapy) and virtual reality can help reduce fear of childbirth. It is for first-time mothers in their third trimester who have a healthy, single pregnancy.
MalatyaAges Any age - NCT07021352Recruiting
Ear acupuncture for emotional distress in military with PTSD
This trial tests whether ear acupuncture can help active-duty service members and veterans who have emotional distress related to PTSD. You will also receive mindfulness therapy as part of the study.
Fairfield, CaliforniaAges 18–65 - NCT07021274Recruiting
DBT skills training for autistic adults with emotion regulation issues
This study tests a type of therapy called DBT skills training to help autistic adults who have trouble managing their emotions. The training teaches practical skills to cope with intense feelings and improve daily life.
MoldeAges 18 years+ - NCT07013968Recruiting
Mindfulness smoking cessation for abuse survivors
This study tests whether a mindfulness-based program can help people who smoke and have experienced intimate partner violence quit smoking. It offers a supportive approach to address both stress and smoking.
Rapid City, South DakotaAges 18 years+ - NCT07022925Recruiting
Wearable device for tracking hot flushes in perimenopause
This study will test if a wearable device can accurately track symptoms like hot flushes and night sweats in women going through perimenopause. If you are between 35 and 55 and experiencing these symptoms, your participation could help improve future symptom monitoring.
London, OntarioAges 35–55 - NCT06996340Recruiting
White noise during IVF treatment for women with infertility
This study tests whether listening to white noise can help reduce stress in women undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF) for the first time. It may help you feel more relaxed during treatment.
Samsun, AtakumAges 18–35 - NCT06984367Recruiting
Tech and social support for mild memory problems
This trial tests a program that uses technology and community support to help people with mild cognitive impairment stay independent. It may improve memory and daily function.
AnconaAges 65 years+ - NCT06400017Recruiting
Deep brain stimulation study for Parkinson's disease
This trial studies how deep brain stimulation (DBS) works and can help control Parkinson's symptoms. It uses a special DBS device that is safe for MRI scans.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 50–70 - NCT07015944Recruiting
Moving on after breast cancer: a depression trial for survivors in Pakistan
This study tests a program called "Moving on After Breast Cancer" for women in Pakistan who have finished breast cancer treatment and now have depression. The goal is to see if this program helps them feel better emotionally.
Karachi, SindhAges 18 years+ - NCT07021456Recruiting
How diet education affects eating disorder risk in type 1 diabetes
This study looks at how learning about counting carbs and adjusting insulin (called Functional Insulin Therapy) might impact eating habits and the risk of eating disorders in adults with type 1 diabetes.
GrenobleAges 18 years+ - NCT07018557RecruitingPhase 4
Eszopiclone for sleep and blood pressure in insomnia with high blood pressure
This trial tests if a sleep medication (eszopiclone) can lower blood pressure in people who have both insomnia and high blood pressure. You may qualify if you have trouble sleeping and your blood pressure is not well controlled despite treatment.
São Paulo, São PauloAges 30–75 - NCT07014852RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Inuit mental health trial with cultural foods and activities
This trial tests whether a program that includes traditional country foods, group conversations, and cultural workshops can improve mental health for Inuit adults. It is designed with Inuit knowledge to make the study feel supportive and relevant.
Arviat, NunavutAges 18–65 - NCT07015502Recruiting
Study on how women feel after reporting domestic violence
This trial looks at how women who have reported physical or psychological domestic violence feel about themselves and whether that affects their willingness to seek help again. It aims to understand these feelings to improve support for victims.
Poitiers, Vienne (86)Ages 18 years+ - NCT07022184Recruiting
Lifestyle app for depression with GP support
This trial tests a lifestyle app to help people with depression who are under a GP's care. It looks at whether using the app alongside your usual treatment can improve your mood.
Nijmegen, GelderlandAges 18 years+ - NCT07017660Recruiting
Virtual reality for comfort during cystoscopy
This trial tests if using virtual reality (VR) during a cystoscopy (a procedure to look inside the bladder) can help reduce pain or anxiety. If you are having a rigid cystoscopy for the first time under local anesthesia, you may be able to participate.
AnkaraAges 18–70 - NCT07023692Enrolling by invitation
Using visual and sound tricks to ease pain and worry during a bone marrow test
This trial tests whether watching a video or listening to sounds can help reduce pain and anxiety during a bone marrow aspiration or biopsy. It's for adults who are either healthy volunteers or patients without a blood cancer diagnosis, and who need this test at the clinic in Lund, Sweden.
Lund, Skåne CountyAges 18 years+ - NCT07021001Recruiting
School program to prevent mental health issues in teens
This study tests a school program to help teens build emotional skills and prevent mental health problems. It is open to all students in certain grades, with no health exclusions.
CoimbraAges 11–18 - NCT07022171Recruiting
Ear stimulation for depression
This study tests if a gentle electrical device worn on the ear can help improve depression symptoms. It uses a non-invasive method to stimulate the vagus nerve, which may affect mood.
MunichAges 18–65 - NCT07017023RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Blood pressure meds and activity scheduling for low mood
This study tests if taking a blood pressure medication (losartan) combined with a simple scheduling of pleasant activities can help improve low mood. It aims to see if these treatments work better together.
Oxford, OxfordshireAges 18–65 - NCT07019389Enrolling by invitation
Food allergy anxiety scale study for Turkish families
This study tests Turkish versions of surveys that measure anxiety about food allergies in children and their parents. It aims to make sure these surveys work well for Turkish-speaking families.
IstanbulAges 8–18 - NCT07019441Enrolling by invitation
Learning daily care strategies for dementia caregivers
This study tests a program that teaches dementia caregivers practical strategies to help their loved ones with everyday activities. It aims to reduce stress and improve daily life for both you and the person you care for.
Hong Kong, Hong KongAges 18 years+ - NCT07020975Enrolling by invitation
Virtual reality for anxiety relief in infertile women
This trial tests whether virtual reality can help reduce anxiety in women with primary infertility. You would use a VR headset to experience relaxing scenes, and researchers will measure how your anxiety levels change.
Girne Kepuveia, KeryneiaAges 18–50
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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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.