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
- NCT06873009Enrolling by invitation
Can therapy help men in prison quit smoking?
This trial tests if cognitive behavioural therapy (a type of talk therapy that changes thinking and habits) can help men in prison stop smoking. It aims to see what works best and for whom.
Paris, Île-de-France RegionAges 18 years+ - NCT06869915Recruiting
Study on homelessness and brain development conditions
This study looks at how common certain brain development conditions (like ADHD or autism) are in people experiencing homelessness. Researchers hope to better understand the needs of this group.
Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-AlpesAges 18–90 - NCT06873698Recruiting
Neurobehavioral therapy trial for functional movement disorder
This study tests a type of talk therapy called neurobehavioral therapy (NBT) to help people with functional movement disorder. It aims to see if this therapy can improve symptoms and quality of life.
Providence, Rhode IslandAges 18–100 - NCT06874595Recruiting
Exercise and brain stimulation study for healthy adults
This study looks at how a gentle electrical current applied to the head (called brain stimulation) combined with exercise affects your body and mood. It may help researchers understand how these two treatments work together to improve brain health.
Richmond, VirginiaAges 18–50 - NCT06871397Recruiting
Online support program for well-being in early pregnancy
This study tests an online program designed to help pregnant women feel better emotionally and mentally. It includes lessons and support you can access from your phone.
Reus, TarragonaAges 18 years+ - NCT06870006Recruiting
Heart monitoring for kids starting psychiatric drugs
This study is for children and teens in a hospital psychiatric ward who are starting a new medicine that might affect their heart's rhythm. It will check your heart with an ECG (electrocardiogram) to make sure it stays safe.
Troina, EnnaAges Up to 18 years - NCT06874855RecruitingPhase 4
Study of sleep medication for delayed sleep phase syndrome
This trial tests whether a sleep medication called lemborexant can help people with delayed sleep phase syndrome fall asleep earlier. It may improve sleep timing and reduce the impact on daily life.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06872593Recruiting
Driving simulator test for sleepiness in sleep apnea
This study tests a new driving simulator test (like a video game) to measure daytime sleepiness, compared to the standard sleepiness test. It looks at people with sleep apnea who temporarily stop using their CPAP machine, to see if the new test is accurate.
Zurich, ZRHAges 18 years+ - NCT06874790Recruiting
Web-based mental health app study for Latina women
This study tests a web-based app to help Latina women in Los Angeles or Orange County who are feeling anxious or depressed. If you are not currently in therapy or on medication, you may be able to join from home using your smartphone or computer.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06869135Recruiting
Saliva testing for brain diseases
This trial is collecting saliva samples from people with Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, or other brain diseases to find new ways to diagnose them. It may help improve early detection.
Florence, FIAges 45 years+ - NCT06877312Recruiting
Brain stimulation study for memory and thinking
This study is testing a gentle, non-invasive brain stimulation technique (called tES) to see how it affects memory and thinking in people with memory problems. It involves light electrical stimulation applied to the scalp during sessions over several weeks.
Winnipeg, ManitobaAges 50–95 - NCT06869850Recruiting
Special milk-enriched food for children with severe malnutrition
This study tests a special food to help children with severe malnutrition recover. The food is a peanut-based paste with added milk fat globule membrane, which may help kids gain weight and get stronger.
Bandajuma, PujehunAges 6 months–4.9 years - NCT06874491Recruiting
Breathing treatment fun for kids 4-6
This study tests if special distractions can help young children feel more comfortable during their first breathing treatment. If your child is 4 to 6 years old and otherwise healthy, they might be able to join.
ErzurumAges 4–6 - NCT06868966Recruiting
Study of myelin in brain control for ages 10 to 25
This study looks at how myelin (the insulation around brain cells) affects your ability to control and coordinate movements. It involves an MRI brain scan and may help scientists understand brain development in young people.
ParisAges 10–25 - NCT06871982Enrolling by invitation
Norms re-education for parent involvement in college
This study tests a program called Norms Re-education that helps parents get involved in supporting their college students. It is for new first-year students at LMU or Lehigh University and their parents.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 17–20 - NCT06875739Enrolling by invitation
Saliva test for early diagnosis of brain diseases
This study tests whether a saliva sample can help tell the difference between brain diseases like Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and related conditions. By using a special laser technique, researchers hope to find a quick, non-invasive way to make an earlier and more accurate diagnosis.
CagliariAges 60–85 - NCT06875323Enrolling by invitation
Online program to help foster youth and CASA advocates
This study is testing a new online program to help foster youth and their CASA volunteers communicate better. If you join, you'll use a website or app to share updates and stay connected with your advocate.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 13–20 - NCT06873841Recruiting
Cognitive therapy with or without biofeedback for tics in teens and young adults
This trial tests a talking therapy that helps manage tics by changing thoughts and feelings. Some people also get biofeedback, which uses sensors to help control body responses. Researchers want to see which approach works better for reducing tics in teens and young adults with Tourette's syndrome or bothersome tics.
Montreal, QuebecAges 14–21 - NCT06877598Recruiting
Online sexual health clinic for prostate cancer patients
This study tests an online clinic (SHAReClinic) that helps prostate cancer patients and their partners with sexual health and recovery. You can join if you’re in active treatment or recently finished, have internet access, and meet a few health-related requirements.
Vancouver, British ColumbiaAges 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 - NCT06872866RecruitingPhase 1
Study of sildenafil with and without food in healthy men
This study looks at how taking the study drug Hezkue Turbo (sildenafil) with food affects its levels in the body compared to taking it on an empty stomach. Healthy male volunteers aged 20 to 70 can participate.
New York, New YorkAges 20–70 - NCT06594588Recruiting
Aerobic exercise for depression in adults
This trial tests whether adding a personalized aerobic exercise program to your usual depression treatment can help you feel better. It is for adults aged 18-45 with depression who are not currently in regular psychotherapy.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–45 - NCT06862557Recruiting
PEMF treatment for people with dementia
This study tests whether a pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) device can help people with mild to moderate Alzheimer's or related dementias. If you or a loved one has memory loss, this trial looks at a potential new way to support brain health without medication.
Boca Raton, FloridaAges 50–100 - NCT06860165Recruiting
Mood tracking app study for adults with depression
This study tests a smartphone app (EmoDTx) that monitors mood in people with unipolar depression. It aims to see if the app can provide helpful digital measurements of your mood.
Changé, FranceAges 18 years+
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.