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
- NCT06859060Recruiting
Improving health for people with serious mental illness
This study helps people with serious mental illness like schizophrenia or bipolar disorder who also have chronic health conditions (e.g., diabetes, overweight) get better overall care. It focuses on improving health and wellness through preventive medical care in Puerto Rico.
Mayagüez, Puerto RicoAges 21 years+ - NCT06861608Recruiting
A single session to prevent eating disorders
This study tests a one-time online session designed to help prevent eating disorders. It is for people who have some symptoms but do not yet have a full eating disorder.
Richmond, VirginiaAges 18–22 - NCT06866275RecruitingPhase 2
Suramin for autism in boys aged 5–14
This trial tests if a medicine called suramin (KZ101) can help with social challenges in boys with autism. It's a 12-week study at one location, and families must be able to visit the site easily.
Orange, CaliforniaAges 5–14 - NCT06863909Enrolling by invitation
Journaling plus cognitive behavioral therapy for better results
This trial explores whether adding journaling to your regular cognitive behavioral therapy sessions helps you feel better more quickly. You keep seeing your therapist as usual, just add a few minutes of writing each day.
TübingenAges 18–65 - NCT06860763Recruiting
Acupuncture for ADHD in kids aged 6–12
This study tests whether acupuncture can help children with ADHD. It also looks at which acupuncture points work best and how children experience the treatment.
Beijing, Chaoyang DistrictAges 6–12 - NCT06865222Recruiting
Magnetic brain stimulation for lingering COVID symptoms
This study tests whether a special type of magnetic stimulation (called TMS) can help with lingering symptoms after COVID-19, such as loss of smell, ringing in the ears, or fatigue. The treatment is safe and non-invasive, using a magnet placed near your head.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18–65 - NCT06857968Enrolling by invitation
Mobile mindfulness training for opioid use disorder treatment
This study tests if a mobile mindfulness training app can help people who are receiving medication treatment for opioid use disorder. It is for people with a history of childhood trauma who are stable on their medication.
Lexington, KentuckyAges 18–65 - NCT06859918Recruiting
Social skills program for adults with autism
This study tests a social and emotional program called TUNE In 3.0 for adults with autism. It is designed to help improve social connections and emotional well-being.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06862193Recruiting
A mental health app study for pregnant women
This trial tests a digital app (HM4MH) to support psychological well-being during and after pregnancy. It is for pregnant women who own a smartphone and are in early pregnancy.
JönköpingAges 18 years+ - NCT06865872Recruiting
Alcohol and couple communication study
This study looks at how alcohol affects communication between partners in a relationship. You'll be asked to drink a small amount of alcohol and then discuss topics with your partner in a lab setting.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 21–65 - NCT06865937Recruiting
A mobile app to help with social recovery in serious mental illness
This study tests a mobile app that provides support for social recovery in people with serious mental illness. It may help you feel less isolated and more connected.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges 18–65 - NCT06863740Recruiting
Cannabis for Restless Legs Syndrome
This study tests whether cannabis can help people with Restless Legs Syndrome that has not improved with standard treatments. If you have RLS and other treatments haven't worked well, you may be able to join.
Toronto, OntarioAges 25 years+ - NCT06860724Recruiting
Stress and blood vessel health study for adults 18-55
This study looks at how daily stress affects blood vessel function in healthy adults and those with depression. It aims to find links between emotions and physical health.
Newark, DelawareAges 18–55 - NCT06858774Recruiting
Using light therapy to improve sleep and eating in binge eating disorder
This study tests if a special light device can help reset your body's clock, improve sleep, and reduce binge eating urges. You'll use the device at home and report changes in your sleep and appetite.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT06860828Enrolling by invitation
Football players and brain health study: DIAGNOSE CTE
This study looks at brain changes in former college and professional football players, people with memory problems, and healthy controls. It aims to learn more about chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) and Alzheimer's disease.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 50 years+ - NCT06860958RecruitingPhase 3
Adding roflumilast to antidepressants for depression
This study tests if adding roflumilast, a medicine that reduces inflammation, can help people with major depression feel better when taken with their current antidepressant. It is for adults with moderate to severe depression.
TantaAges 18–65 - NCT06859710RecruitingPhase 1
THC and CBD as a harm reduction strategy
This study looks at whether different types of cannabis (containing THC and/or CBD) might help people who use cannabis regularly reduce potential harms. You will be asked to take cannabis in a controlled setting and complete tasks and questionnaires.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 21–55 - NCT06864741Recruiting
Virtual reality rehab for stroke patients
This study tests whether virtual reality (VR) exercises can help people who have had a stroke recover arm movement. You will play specially designed VR games while in the hospital or at home to see if it improves your arm function.
Kentville, Nova ScotiaAges 18 years+ - NCT06860035Recruiting
Support and Resources for Dementia Caregivers
This study tests a program that connects caregivers of people with dementia to helpful resources and support. If you are the main caregiver for a family member getting home health care, this study may offer you information and assistance.
New York, New YorkAges Any age - NCT06864715Recruiting
Preventing depression after a stroke with behavioral activation
This study tests if a talking therapy called behavioral activation can prevent depression in older adults who have had a stroke and have low income. It is for people who are not already severely depressed and live at home.
Houston, TexasAges 55 years+ - NCT06868537Recruiting
Launching! to Adulthood program for teens with autism
This study tests a program called Launching! to Adulthood, which is designed to help teens and young adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) prepare for adult life. You and a parent would take part in the program together.
Houston, TexasAges 18–25 - NCT06864065Recruiting
Emotion regulation in binge eating disorder study
This study looks at how women with binge eating disorder process emotions, focusing on brain activity in the prefrontal cortex. It aims to understand the emotional challenges related to binge eating.
BesançonAges 18–60 - NCT06859723RecruitingPhase 1
Effects of high potency cannabis on daily users
This study tests how high potency cannabis affects mood, thinking, and pain sensitivity in people who smoke cannabis almost every day. It will help researchers understand both immediate and long-lasting effects.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 21–55 - NCT06864819Recruiting
Alcohol blood test and surgery recovery study
This study looks at a blood test called phosphatidylethanol (PEth) to see if it can help predict how well you recover after surgery. It is for people who drink alcohol regularly and are having elective surgery with a longer hospital stay or ICU stay at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center.
Cleveland, OhioAges 21–79
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.