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
- NCT06918106Recruiting
Alcohol screening and brief counseling for outpatients after war
This trial tests a short counseling session for outpatients who drink alcohol at risky levels. The goal is to help reduce alcohol use after experiencing war-related stress.
Shirē, TigrayAges 18 years+ - NCT06922071Recruiting
Memory support program for older adults in care
This study offers a memory- and thinking-support program for older adults who are living in a residential facility or attending a daycare center. The goal is to help keep your mind sharp and maintain your well-being as you age.
Coimbra, PortugalAges 65 years+ - NCT06919718Recruiting
Vitamin D supplements for new mothers in Idaho
This trial tests whether taking vitamin D supplements can improve mental health and change the nutrients in breast milk for mothers living in Idaho.
Coeur d'Alene, IdahoAges 18–64 - NCT06911723Recruiting
Testing a mood-changing activity for people with psychosis and healthy volunteers
This study tests whether a mood-changing activity works for people with psychotic disorders (like schizophrenia) and healthy volunteers. It aims to see if it's acceptable and helpful.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18–65 - NCT06913985Enrolling by invitation
Study on heart health in teens and young adults
This study looks at how fitness, sleep, and diet during childhood affect heart and metabolic health in teenagers and young adults. It uses data and samples already collected from participants in earlier studies.
Little Rock, ArkansasAges 13–21 - NCT06921512Recruiting
Chinese therapeutic exercise for anxiety and depression
This study tests whether a traditional Chinese mind-body exercise (Daoyin) can help people with mild to moderate anxiety and depression. It also looks at how the exercise might affect your body and mind.
ShanghaiAges 18–65 - NCT06911931Recruiting
Visual perception study in schizophrenia and bipolar disorder
This study looks at how people with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder see the world. By comparing their visual perception to people without these conditions, researchers hope to learn more about how the brain processes what we see.
Rochester, New YorkAges 18–65 - NCT06917339Recruiting
A study looking at past treatment records
This trial looks back at medical records in the TrakStar database to understand how treatments were given. It does not test a new drug, but helps researchers learn from past treatment experiences.
Malvern, PennsylvaniaAges 5–120 - NCT06918704Recruiting
Digital brain health program for older adults
This study tests a digital program designed to help support thinking and memory in older adults. It may be a good fit if you are 60+ and generally healthy, even if you have some mild memory concerns.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 60–85 - NCT06917209Recruiting
Therapy for dissociative disorders trial
This trial tests a type of talk therapy called dissociation-focused cognitive behavior therapy for people with dissociative disorders (like feeling detached from yourself or having multiple identities). It aims to see if this therapy can help reduce symptoms.
AngersAges 18 years+ - NCT06919133Enrolling by invitation
Using smartphone markers to manage depression symptoms
This study tests whether using a smartphone app to track your mood and behavior can help you manage depression symptoms better. You'll use digital tools to monitor your own progress and learn self-management strategies.
FrederiksbergAges 18 years+ - NCT06916988Recruiting
Sports program for teens with autism
This study tests a modified sports program designed for teens with autism who can interact with others. It aims to improve social skills and physical activity through a fun, supportive sports setting.
Belo Horizonte, Minas GeraisAges 12–18 - NCT06921265Enrolling by invitation
Magnetic brain stimulation for language in primary progressive aphasia
This study tests whether targeted magnetic stimulation to the brain can help improve language and speech in people with primary progressive aphasia. It compares the effects of real stimulation versus a placebo to see if it is a safe and useful treatment.
Milan, MilanoAges 40–85 - NCT03586895Recruiting
Support program for youth at risk of suicide
This trial tests an e-Connect service system program meant to improve how probation teams respond to youth who may be at risk for suicide. It may help by strengthening assessment, referrals, and follow-up so support reaches young people earlier.
New York, New YorkAges 10 years+ - NCT06423664Recruiting
Study on child development after cannabis use in pregnancy
This study looks at how cannabis (marijuana) use during pregnancy might affect a child's development. If you used cannabis while pregnant and gave birth to a healthy baby at full term, you and your child may be able to join.
Albuquerque, New MexicoAges Up to 1 week - NCT06906185Recruiting
Trauma-informed support for pregnant veterans with anxiety or depression
This trial tests an online program designed to help pregnant veterans who have experienced trauma and are feeling anxious or depressed. The goal is to see if this program can improve their well-being during pregnancy.
New Orleans, LouisianaAges Any age - NCT06908226Enrolling by invitationPhase 3
LP352 for children and adults with DEE
This trial tests a medication called LP352 for children and adults with certain types of epilepsy (Dravet syndrome, Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, or other developmental and epileptic encephalopathies). It's for people who already completed a previous study of LP352 and may benefit from continued treatment.
Little Rock, ArkansasAges 2–66 - NCT06911112RecruitingPhase 3
A new pill for depression when current treatment isn't working well enough
This trial tests an investigational medication (NBI-1065845) added to your current antidepressant to see if it can improve depressive symptoms. It is for people with moderate to severe depression who have not fully responded to their current antidepressant.
Huntsville, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT05577585Recruiting
Ketamine treatment for obsessive-compulsive disorder symptoms
This study tests whether ketamine can reduce obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) symptoms and how it affects stress and thinking. It also compares ketamine to usual care to see if benefits and side effects differ.
Vienna, State of ViennaAges 18 years+ - NCT05553197Recruiting
Track mood during therapy using smartphone check-ins
This study looks at how mood changes between therapy sessions by having you answer short mood questions on your smartphone. It may help the researchers understand what support works best for people with mild-to-moderate depression.
Zurich, Canton of ZurichAges 18 years+ - NCT06106555Recruiting
What helps in DBT for borderline personality disorder
This study looks at what helps people get better from Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) for borderline personality disorder. It will track factors like self-harm and therapy progress to understand what works best.
Lund, Skåne CountyAges 18 years+ - NCT06904508Recruiting
Therapy for anxiety in autistic youth from high-need communities
This trial tests whether cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can help reduce anxiety in autistic children and teens. It also looks at brain activity changes before and after therapy.
Montclair, New JerseyAges 8–14 - NCT06517225RecruitingPhase 2
Online vs in-person speech therapy for /r/ sound
This study tests whether speech therapy for the 'r' sound works as well when sessions are online (via video) compared to in-person. It is for children ages 9–17 who struggle to say the 'r' sound.
Bloomfield, New JerseyAges 9–17 - NCT06904794Recruiting
Teens and gambling after COVID-19: a digital escape room
This study looks at gambling habits among teens after COVID-19 and tests a digital escape room to help prevent gambling in high school students ages 16 to 18.
Zaragoza, ZaragozaAges 16–18
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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