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
- NCT06841991Enrolling by invitation
Teach-Back Method for Colonoscopy Education
This study tests a teaching method called 'teach-back' to help people better understand colonoscopy instructions. If you are having a colonoscopy, this approach may help you feel more prepared.
Mersin, TarsusAges 18 years+ - NCT06838689Recruiting
Comparing ways to involve people in pediatric, cancer, and serious illness research
This study compares two different methods for including patients, families, and clinicians in qualitative research about pediatric mental health, cancer screening, or serious illness. You can help by sharing your experiences and perspectives.
Hanover, New HampshireAges 18 years+ - NCT06840587Recruiting
Connect-Home: Alzheimer's and related dementias study
This trial tests a program to help people with dementia and their caregivers prepare for a safe move from a skilled nursing facility to home or another care setting. It aims to improve the transition and support both the patient and caregiver.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 19 years+ - NCT06835855Recruiting
Does mother’s depression affect baby’s attention to emotions?
This study looks at how babies of mothers with depression pay attention to emotional faces. Researchers want to learn if these babies show different patterns of attention to happy or sad cues, which could help understand early development.
Binghamton, New YorkAges 6 months+ - NCT06845124RecruitingPhase 2
Testing CBD and naltrexone for alcohol craving
This trial is testing if taking cannabidiol (CBD) plus naltrexone can reduce alcohol craving in people with alcohol dependence. Naltrexone is already used to help with alcohol cravings, and CBD may add extra benefit.
Wiesloch, Baden-WurttembergAges 18–70 - NCT06838468Enrolling by invitation
Study on liver health in alcohol detox patients
This study is looking at liver health in people staying in a detox unit for alcohol use disorder. Researchers want to see how common liver problems are in this group. Participating involves extra tests like blood work, an ultrasound, and a special liver scan (FibroScan).
Sabadell, BarcelonaAges 18–75 - NCT06840457Enrolling by invitation
Mobile app study for mental health treatment
This study tests a smartphone app to help people getting mental health services track their progress and get extra support. It uses activity trackers and a secure app to understand how daily life affects your mental health.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 18 years+ - NCT06843252Recruiting
Home-based brain stimulation for Huntington's disease symptoms
This study tests whether a gentle brain stimulation device (tDCS) used at home can help improve thinking and behavior in people with Huntington's disease. A caregiver is needed to be present during treatment and help with questionnaires.
San Antonio, TexasAges 18–85 - NCT06845488Recruiting
Using virtual reality to treat social anxiety in autism
This trial tests whether virtual reality exercises can help reduce social anxiety in adults with autism. Participants will practice social situations in a safe, computer-based environment.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06837415Enrolling by invitation
Does Pre-Surgery Anxiety Relate to Blood Eosinophil Levels?
This study looks at whether how anxious people feel before surgery is linked to a type of white blood cell called an eosinophil. If you have a planned surgery, they will check your anxiety level and take a blood sample to see if there's a connection.
IstanbulAges 16–85 - NCT06843213Recruiting
Peer-led health resilience program for opioid use disorder
This trial tests a peer-led program to help people with opioid use disorder build resilience and coping skills while they are in the hospital. The program is designed to support recovery and improve health outcomes.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06835985Enrolling by invitation
Social media help for teens bullied online
This study tests a social media program to help teens who have been bullied online and feel depressed. It aims to see if the program can reduce their sadness and help them cope better.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 12–18 - NCT06837220Recruiting
Smoking cessation program for people in community behavioral health
This study tests a smoking cessation program designed for people who receive care at community behavioral health centers in Chicago. If you're a daily smoker interested in quitting, you may be able to join and get support to help you stop.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18–26 - NCT04331704RecruitingPhase 4
Alcohol and sexual health program for men at risk of HIV
This study tests an alcohol- and sexual-health program to help reduce HIV risk in men who recently had condomless sex and drink heavily. It may help you by offering structured support around drinking and HIV prevention (PrEP).
Gainesville, FloridaAges 18–30 - NCT05451524Recruiting
Preventing insomnia in teens with family history
This study aims to prevent insomnia in young people who already have mild sleep problems and have a parent with a history of insomnia. You may qualify if your sleep symptoms happen occasionally, but you do not have a diagnosed sleep disorder or certain other mental health or medical issues.
Shatin, NTAges 15–24 - NCT06156306Recruiting
Comparing two sleep and anxiety therapies for young people
This study compares two types of talk therapy to help young people who struggle with both insomnia and anxiety. Both treatments involve learning skills to improve sleep and manage anxious thoughts; one version also includes strategies for accepting difficult emotions.
Shatin, New TerritoriesAges 15–24 - NCT06105970Recruiting
Chinese mental health study for adults
This study looks at how different mental health symptoms relate to each other in Chinese adults. Researchers want to understand patterns of psychological distress, which could help improve future treatments.
ShanghaiAges 18 years+ - NCT06358898Recruiting
Digital sleep and mood program for teens with depression
This trial tests a digital program that uses a smartphone app to help teens with both insomnia and depression. It combines a mood tracker with cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) to improve sleep and mood.
Shatin, New TerritoriesAges 12–18 - NCT06647433Recruiting
Risk in healthcare decisions for consciousness disorders
This study explores how families and healthcare workers think about risk when making decisions for someone in a disorder of consciousness. It aims to understand these perspectives to improve care.
London, LondonAges 18 years+ - NCT06722781Recruiting
Online group therapy for common mental health conditions
This trial tests an online group therapy for people waiting for high intensity CBT. It aims to provide quicker support for conditions like depression, anxiety, and PTSD.
Doncaster, South YorkshireAges 17 years+ - NCT06831942Recruiting
Suicide prevention counseling for adults 65 and older
This study tests a short counseling program for older adults (65+) who have recently attempted suicide or had serious suicidal thoughts. The program is designed to help reduce the risk of future suicide attempts. It is offered alongside your regular mental health care.
BoråsAges 65 years+ - NCT06830044RecruitingPhase 3
Adding an experimental drug for major depression
This trial tests if adding a new medicine called milsaperidone can help people with major depression who haven't gotten enough relief from their current antidepressant. It aims to see if the combination works better than the antidepressant alone.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 18–65 - NCT06826612RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Gene therapy trial for early Huntington's disease
This trial tests a gene therapy called SPK-10001 for people with early-stage Huntington's disease. It aims to slow the progression of symptoms by targeting the genetic cause of the disease.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 25–65 - NCT06831968Recruiting
Blood test to predict postpartum depression risk
This study tests a new blood test to predict who might get postpartum depression (sadness or mood changes after giving birth). If you are early in your pregnancy (less than 30 weeks), you may be able to join and help find out if the test works.
Charlottesville, VirginiaAges 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.