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
- 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+ - 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 - NCT07022405RecruitingPhase 2
Medication study for depression with brain scans
This study tests whether a targeted medication can improve mood and brain function in adults with major depression. If you qualify, you'll receive a study drug and have fMRI brain scans to see how your brain responds.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 18–65 - NCT07021404Recruiting
Suicide attempts and thoughts in Flanders
This study looks at how many people come to the emergency department in Flanders after a suicide attempt or with suicidal thoughts. It aims to understand the patterns of these events to help improve care and prevention.
AalstAges 12 years+ - NCT07021872Recruiting
Reducing loneliness in older adults by boosting positive feelings
This trial tests a program to help older adults feel less lonely by increasing positive emotions. If you are 65 or older, speak Cantonese, and sometimes feel lonely, you may be able to join.
Hong Kong, Hong KongAges 65 years+ - 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+ - 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 - NCT07016880Recruiting
VR for anxiety during gynecological cancer surgery
This trial tests whether using virtual reality (VR) during surgery can help reduce anxiety and improve satisfaction for people having their first open surgery for gynecological cancer. You will wear VR goggles during the operation to see if it makes you feel calmer and more comfortable.
AnkaraAges 18 years+ - NCT07016932Enrolling by invitation
Mobile app for period management in teens with mild disability
This study tests if a mobile app can help adolescent girls with mild intellectual disabilities manage their periods. It's designed for girls whose mothers are their main caregivers and who can follow simple instructions.
Konya, SelçukluAges 10–19 - 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+ - NCT07014267Recruiting
Virtual reality for calming anxiety during fertility procedures
This trial tests whether using virtual reality (VR) for mindfulness can help reduce anxiety in people undergoing fertility-related surgeries. If you are between 18 and 50 and scheduled for a fertility procedure, you may be able to participate.
Abu DhabiAges 18–50 - 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 - NCT07021508Recruiting
Testing a new brain stimulation for bipolar depression
This trial tests a new type of brain stimulation called temporal interference stimulation to see if it can safely and effectively improve symptoms of bipolar depression. It may be an option for people who are not taking medication or who are willing to stop their current medication for a short time.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–45 - NCT07017322Recruiting
Brain stimulation for mealtime anxiety in eating disorders
This study tests a gentle, noninvasive brain stimulation device (like a mild electrical current) to see if it can reduce mealtime anxiety for adults with eating disorders in an inpatient program. If it works, it might help you feel calmer and eat more comfortably.
Oconomowoc, WisconsinAges 18–30 - NCT07018726Recruiting
Support for emotional distress in young-onset dementia
This study tests a program to help people with young-onset dementia and their care-partners cope with emotional distress together. It aims to improve well-being for both, using video sessions.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–70 - NCT06996171Recruiting
Magnesium and melatonin for insomnia in young adults
This trial compares two natural supplements—magnesium and a melatonin-like compound—to see which works better for helping young adults fall asleep and stay asleep. It is for people with primary insomnia (trouble sleeping without another medical cause).
Kharan, Punjab ProvinceAges 18–40 - NCT02685969Recruiting
Brain scan study of amyloid and brain sugar use
This study uses brain imaging to measure two things in the brain—amyloid protein and how the brain uses sugar. It may help researchers better understand early brain changes in people in the ALFA project.
Barcelona, CataloniaAges 45–75 - NCT03851523Recruiting
Tracking memory changes in people with early Alzheimer’s symptoms
This study follows people over time to better understand how memory and thinking complaints progress in early Alzheimer’s disease (from “subjective cognitive decline” to mild cognitive problems). It may help researchers understand who is likely to decline and how symptoms change, which could support future treatments.
Barcelona, CataloniaAges 45 years+ - NCT05918601Recruiting
Peer support program for drug recovery support
This program offers personalized support led by trained peers for people who have used drugs in the last year. You may be able to join as a participant if you meet the language, age, and recent drug-use criteria, or apply as a peer supporter if you have medical background and pass training.
Hong KongAges Any age - NCT07010770Recruiting
CPT therapist training study for VA clinicians
This study tests a training program for therapists who want to learn Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for Veterans. You will take part in training and supervision for 9 months to see which methods work best.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07010757Recruiting
PTSD and weight management study for veterans
This study tests a new program that combines PTSD treatment with weight management for veterans. It aims to help with both mental health and weight loss at the same time.
Seattle, WashingtonAges 18 years+ - NCT07008183Recruiting
Understanding mood changes during and after pregnancy
This study looks at women who are pregnant or just had a baby and are having their first psychiatric visit related to this pregnancy. It aims to understand how mood changes during this time might be linked to the thymus gland, which helps control the immune system.
Bordeaux, New AquitaineAges 18 years+ - NCT07011745RecruitingPhase 3
Study of KarXT for Alzheimer's Agitation
This study tests a new drug combination (KarXT + KarX-EC) to see if it can safely reduce agitation in people with Alzheimer's disease. It may help if you or your loved one has bothersome agitation that affects daily life.
Chandler, ArizonaAges 55–90 - NCT07005895Recruiting
Testing the Gatorade hydration app at home
This study tests whether the Gatorade Sports Science Institute (GSSI) Labs App can help track hydration. You will drink water and use the app with your activity tracker to see if it works well in daily life.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18–65
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.