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
- NCT06904079Recruiting
AI-based rehab study for serious mental disorders
This study uses computer analysis and AI to predict how people with severe mental disorders might recover and to suggest better support. It may help improve rehabilitation plans tailored to each person.
ShanghaiAges 18–65 - NCT06903819RecruitingPhase 4
Ketamine for pain and mental health after orthopedic injury
This trial tests if ketamine can reduce pain, opioid use, and improve mental health in adults recovering from serious orthopedic injuries. It may help those with high injury severity scores.
Lubbock, TexasAges 18–65 - NCT06901739Recruiting
Synbiotic for mental health in obesity
This trial tests if a synbiotic (a mix of probiotics and prebiotics) can improve mental health in people with obesity. It may help if you have obesity and also struggle with anxiety or depression.
Valencia, ValenciaAges 18–65 - NCT06902974RecruitingPhase 2
Psilocybin therapy for PTSD from sexual assault
This trial tests whether psilocybin, a psychedelic drug given in a supportive therapy setting, can help women heal from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) caused by a sexual assault that happened 6 or more months ago. You'll receive the drug during supervised sessions and attend therapy visits to see if it reduces your PTSD symptoms.
Rockville, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT06902649Recruiting
Step-by-step: A new care model for kids with anger or behavior issues
This study tests a step-by-step care model for children aged 8 to 16 who struggle with anger, defiance, or aggressive behavior. The goal is to see if offering different levels of support can help families manage these behaviors effectively.
SolnaAges 8–16 - NCT06910267Recruiting
Depression treatment study for older adults in APS
This study tests if a proven depression treatment can help older adults who are involved with Adult Protective Services due to neglect or self-neglect. If you are feeling depressed and have an open APS case, you may qualify.
Houston, TexasAges 65 years+ - NCT06906328Recruiting
ADHD and addiction: can cognitive training help?
This study tests whether adding a cognitive remediation program to methylphenidate (a medication for ADHD) improves treatment response in adults who have both ADHD and a substance use or behavioral addiction. It aims to help patients manage symptoms better over the short and medium term.
Brest, Brittany RegionAges 18–99 - NCT06909500Recruiting
Vaping cessation app for young adults
This trial tests a smartphone app called ACT on Vaping to help young adults quit vaping. It may help you if you are ready to stop using e-cigarettes and want support through a digital tool.
Seattle, WashingtonAges 18–30 - NCT06910982Enrolling by invitation
Yoga and Mindfulness for Chronic Low Back Pain
This study tests whether a combination of yoga and mindfulness exercises can help reduce chronic lower back pain. It compares this program to usual care, and may be a good fit if your pain is bothersome but you are not too afraid that moving will make it worse.
Karachi, SindhAges 25–45 - NCT06907979Recruiting
Cannabis use and emotion processing study
This study looks at how heavy cannabis use affects the way you process emotions. You may be able to join if you use cannabis most days, meet criteria for cannabis use disorder, and are not currently in treatment for it. Participants will have brain scans and mild brain stimulation.
Auburn, AlabamaAges 18–50 - NCT06907654Recruiting
Couples study for depression and relationship wellbeing
This study looks at how partners can support each other while coping with depression. Couples will use a mental health app for a short time to see if it helps improve mood and relationships.
Madison, WisconsinAges 18 years+ - NCT06906302Recruiting
Comparing two support programs for partner abuse survivors
This study compares two types of support for people who have experienced intimate partner violence (abuse from a partner). One group gets a program called RISE, and the other gets enhanced usual care. The goal is to see which helps people feel safer and more supported.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06903078Recruiting
Shingles and Dementia Risk Study
This study looks at whether the virus that causes shingles (herpes zoster) might increase the risk of dementia. Participants with a fresh shingles rash will give blood samples and attend several follow-up visits over one year.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - 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 - NCT06909669Recruiting
Brief therapy for anxiety, depression, or physical symptoms
This study tests short-term psychological treatments to help people with mild or moderate emotional symptoms like anxiety, depression, or physical complaints (such as pain or fatigue) that may be linked to stress. The goal is to see if these brief therapies can improve how you feel.
Córdoba, CórdobaAges 18 years+ - NCT06797726Recruiting
CBT for adults with ADHD and behavioral addiction
This trial tests if cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) can help people who have both ADHD and a behavioral addiction (like gambling or gaming). If you qualify, you would attend therapy sessions to see if it improves your symptoms.
BrestAges 18 years+ - NCT05481749Recruiting
Neuropsychology testing for adults 80+ in Garraf
This study checks how older adults think and remember using a set of neuropsychological tests. It mainly looks at people age 80 and up living in the Garraf area who can travel to a study center.
Sant Pere de Ribes, BarcelonaAges 80 years+ - NCT05563649Recruiting
Online guided family self-help for teens with anorexia
This trial tests whether an online, guided “self-help” program that involves the family helps teens with anorexia recover better than usual care. It aims to improve eating and reduce anorexia symptoms while being delivered from home.
Stanford, CaliforniaAges 12–18 - NCT06467019Recruiting
Reducing benzodiazepine use with educational information
This trial tests if showing educational information to people about reducing or stopping benzodiazepines (a type of sleep or anxiety medication) helps them safely use less. You may be able to join if you're an adult patient at this specific clinic and not already in a similar study.
Vilanova i la Geltrú, BarcelonaAges 18–99 - NCT06858527Recruiting
Combined ADHD and substance use treatment study
This study tests a combined treatment for adults who have both ADHD and a substance use disorder. It looks at whether an integrated approach helps people better manage both conditions together.
ParisAges 18 years+ - NCT06662357Recruiting
Family Connections mental health and substance use support for youth
This trial provides integrated mental health and substance use assessments for children and teens ages 3 to 18. It's designed for families who've been referred by their primary care doctor and have MassHealth insurance.
Cambridge, MassachusettsAges 3–18 - NCT04642157Recruiting
Online support to help prevent youth suicide
This study tests an online program that people can contact themselves when they have had suicidal thoughts. It aims to reduce risk by connecting you to help in a safe, structured way.
LilleAges 18–25 - NCT06898879Recruiting
Working together to improve mental health care for veterans
This study is for veterans getting mental health support through VA programs. It tests a way to improve teamwork between veterans and their care teams to make the care better.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06891716RecruitingEarly Phase 1
PET scan for TDP-43 proteinopathies
This study tests a new PET scan dye that may help see TDP-43 protein buildup in the brain, which is linked to certain dementias and ALS. It aims to improve diagnosis and tracking of these conditions.
AmsterdamAges 40–70
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.