Psychiatry
Mental health clinical trials
Depression, anxiety, and other mental-health and behavioral conditions. We’re tracking 8,195 recruiting studies in this area right now.
By phase
- Not applicable6,798
- Phase 2512
- Phase 1258
- Phase 3245
- Phase 4213
- Phase 1/Phase 298
- Phase 2/Phase 371
Top conditions
- Depression422
- Anxiety415
- Alzheimer Disease341
- Autism Spectrum Disorder258
- Dementia226
- Mild Cognitive Impairment199
- Schizophrenia192
- Major Depressive Disorder189
- Cognitive Impairment157
- Insomnia152
- Alcohol Use Disorder150
- Opioid Use Disorder145
- Stress136
- PTSD110
- Autism95
- Mental Health92
- Suicidal Ideation92
- Anxiety Disorders85
Leading sponsors
- VA Office of Research and Development103
- Yale University95
- Massachusetts General Hospital78
- Stanford University72
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris65
- Johns Hopkins University63
- University of California, Los Angeles61
- The University of Hong Kong52
- University of Pennsylvania51
- Karolinska Institutet50
Where studies are running
- California530
- New York268
- Massachusetts263
- Texas223
- Maryland176
- Pennsylvania175
- Florida153
- Alabama118
- Arizona117
- Connecticut113
Recruiting studies8,194 total
- NCT05649059RecruitingPhase 4
Cannabidiol study for social anxiety symptoms
This trial studies whether cannabidiol (CBD) helps improve social anxiety symptoms. You may be able to join if you are an adult with significant social anxiety and meet medication and health safety requirements.
Cambridge, MassachusettsAges 18–55 - NCT05102929Recruiting
Brain-training for working memory in early schizophrenia
This study looks at whether a treatment that targets brain “rhythms” can improve working memory in people who are in the early stage of schizophrenia. It may help the brain process information more effectively, which can support daily thinking and functioning.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18–40 - NCT05133804RecruitingPhase 2
Testing two medications for PTSD attention and emotions
This Phase 2 study tests whether reboxetine or methylphenidate can improve attention and emotional or sensory problems in adults with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). You may be eligible if you have a confirmed PTSD diagnosis and are able to meet medication and safety requirements.
AfulaAges 20–60 - NCT07524049Recruiting
Giving Children a Voice in Pediatric Anesthesia
This study listens to what children, their families, and doctors think about anesthesia care (the medication that puts you to sleep during surgery). Researchers want to understand how to make the experience better and less scary for kids having procedures.
Aarau, Canton of AargauAges 6 years+ - NCT06868498Enrolling by invitation
Community health worker training for mental health equity
This trial trains community health workers to reduce mental health disparities. It may help if you are a UTA undergraduate student who needs internship hours.
Arlington, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06878976Enrolling by invitationPhase 3
Long-term safety of solriamfetol for binge eating disorder
This study looks at the long-term safety and effectiveness of the medication solriamfetol for people with binge eating disorder. If you were in the earlier SOL-BED-301 study, this gives you a chance to continue treatment and see how it works over a longer time.
Encino, CaliforniaAges 18–56 - NCT05799872Recruiting
Remote therapy for brain reward issues after anorexia
This study tests a neuroscience-informed, remote (phone/computer) treatment designed to improve brain reward-related problems after anorexia nervosa. You may be asked to do weekly check-ins, monitor weight, and record therapy sessions to see if symptoms improve.
Richmond, VirginiaAges 18 years+ - NCT06795126Enrolling by invitation
Virtual reality for pain and anxiety in kids getting IVs
This study tests if a virtual reality game called Little NIRVANA can help reduce pain and anxiety in children getting an IV. It's for kids ages 2 to 8 in the emergency department.
Columbus, OhioAges 2–8 - NCT07758660Enrolling by invitationPhase 2
Brain scan study for Alzheimer's research
This study uses brain scans (PET) to look at changes in the brain that may be related to memory problems or Alzheimer's disease. It aims to improve understanding of the disease and may help develop better treatments.
New York, New YorkAges 50 years+ - NCT05460468Recruiting
Brain stimulation study to improve memory in aging
This study tests a brain-stimulation approach to help improve memory as people age. You may be able to take part if you can consent and meet safety and medical criteria, especially related to brain/nerve health and seizure risk.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 18–75 - NCT06465641RecruitingPhase 4
Methylphenidate for ADHD symptoms in KBG syndrome
This study tests if the medication methylphenidate (commonly used for ADHD) can help manage attention and behavior problems in people with KBG syndrome. Each person acts as their own test case to see if the drug works for them.
Nijmegen, GelderlandAges 6–20 - NCT07598708RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Cleminorexton for Narcolepsy: A New Treatment Study
This study tests whether a new medication called cleminorexton helps people with narcolepsy (a condition causing severe daytime sleepiness) sleep better and feel more alert. You would take this medication instead of your current narcolepsy drugs for several months to see if it works.
Colorado Springs, ColoradoAges 18–70 - NCT07487155Recruiting
Coordinating care for ADHD and addiction in prison
This trial tests a new way of coordinating care for people in prison who have both ADHD and a substance use disorder. It combines medical treatment, addiction services, and team-based support all in one program.
BrestAges 18 years+ - NCT05201534Recruiting
Math and thinking skills training for school-age children
This trial studies interventions to improve math and cognitive (thinking) skills in elementary school children. It includes both children with math learning difficulties and typically developing children, using tests and MRI brain scans for those who can participate.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 6–12 - NCT07011732RecruitingPhase 3
Testing a drug for Alzheimer's-related agitation
This study tests an experimental drug (KarXT) to see if it safely reduces agitation in people with Alzheimer's disease. It may help if you or your loved one experiences restlessness, aggression, or irritability related to Alzheimer's.
Scottsdale, ArizonaAges 55–90 - NCT06627777Enrolling by invitation
Emotion regulation study from toddler to teen
This study looks at how children's emotion regulation skills develop over time, from toddlerhood through early adolescence. Families who already took part in earlier rounds are invited back to see how these skills grow during the teenage years.
Oxford, OhioAges 10–15 - NCT06259916Recruiting
EEG to tell alcohol vs. cannabis intoxication
This study uses electroencephalography (EEG) to see if brain activity can tell whether you are drunk, high, or both. Results might help improve safety in the future.
Fort Collins, ColoradoAges 21–50 - NCT07174557Recruiting
Remote monitoring to prevent depression relapse
This study tests whether remote check-ins via smartphone can help people who have recovered from depression stay well after leaving a collaborative care program. If you've recently finished depression treatment and feel better, you may be eligible.
Hanover, New HampshireAges 18 years+ - NCT06678672Recruiting
Help for veterans who smoke before major surgery
This study tests a program to help veterans who smoke quit before a planned major surgery. The program uses rewards to encourage quitting, and it may improve surgery outcomes.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07001930RecruitingPhase 1
Cannabidiol effects on stress and nicotine withdrawal
This trial tests whether a cannabis-derived compound called cannabidiol (CBD) can help people who smoke cigarettes cope with stress and withdrawal symptoms when they stop smoking. CBD is not the part of cannabis that makes you high.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 21–70 - NCT07694687Recruiting
Studying a tool to spot confusion in intensive care patients
This study tests a new way to check for delirium (sudden confusion) in patients staying in the intensive care unit (ICU). It also looks at how family members can help spot these changes, so the care team can help sooner.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT06351501RecruitingPhase 3
Hormone treatment for gender dysphoria in teenagers
This study tests whether hormone therapy (such as testosterone or estrogen) helps reduce distress in teenagers who feel their gender does not match their body. It aims to see if starting hormones at this age improves mental well-being and overall quality of life.
ParisAges 13–14 - NCT07755410RecruitingPhase 2
Investigational ADHD treatment for adults
This study tests an investigational medication for adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). It aims to see if this new drug helps reduce ADHD symptoms compared to a placebo.
Chino, CaliforniaAges 18–65 - NCT05987774Recruiting
AI program to improve social conversation skills in autism
This study tests a computer-based AI program that helps people with autism practice and improve social conversation skills. It's designed for those who can already speak in sentences but want to get better at specific areas like empathy.
Stanford, CaliforniaAges 3–35
Common questions
- How many mental health clinical trials are recruiting?
- Clin2 is tracking 8,195 recruiting psychiatry studies from the U.S. registry right now, out of 13,258 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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