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
- NCT06820138RecruitingPhase 2
Focused ultrasound treatment for PTSD in veterans
This study tests a non-invasive treatment called focused ultrasound for veterans with PTSD. Focused ultrasound uses sound waves to target specific brain areas without surgery. It aims to reduce PTSD symptoms like distress and anxiety.
Providence, Rhode IslandAges 22–70 - NCT06823024Enrolling by invitation
Using speech patterns to predict treatment response in depression, PTSD, or bipolar disorder
This study tests if a computer algorithm can analyze your speech to predict how well you will respond to treatments like TMS or Spravato. It aims to create a simple tool that helps doctors choose the right treatment for you.
Sunnyvale, CaliforniaAges 18–68 - NCT06821945RecruitingPhase 2
Olanzapine dosing study for schizophrenia
This trial tests a slower, lower-dose schedule of the drug olanzapine for people with schizophrenia. It aims to see if a gentler start is safer and works as well, especially for those who may need less medication due to other health conditions.
DaeguAges 19 years+ - NCT06817980Recruiting
Sense of self and physical activity study
This study looks at how physical activity affects your sense of self in people with schizophrenia, borderline personality disorder, or inner ear disorders. It involves vision tests, exercise, and questionnaires.
StrasbourgAges 18–60 - NCT06824142Recruiting
Testing a 3D clock for Alzheimer's time orientation
This study tests a 3D tool (like a special clock) to help people with Alzheimer's keep track of time. You may be eligible if you have mild to moderate Alzheimer's and trouble with time orientation.
ChampcueilAges 65 years+ - NCT06817330Recruiting
Music therapy after ECT for depression
This trial tests if listening to music after electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) helps reduce confusion or agitation. It may help people being treated for depression feel calmer after their procedure.
RotterdamAges 18 years+ - NCT06817902Enrolling by invitation
TMS for Early Alzheimer's Disease Pilot
This trial tests whether transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), a noninvasive brain treatment, can help people with early Alzheimer's or mild cognitive impairment. It aims to see if the treatment is safe and effective for slowing memory decline.
Saint Paul, MinnesotaAges 40–90 - NCT06816186Recruiting
Multimedia childbirth prediction for first-time parents
This trial studies whether a multimedia tool can help first-time mothers and their partners better understand and prepare for childbirth. It focuses on low-risk pregnancies with a single baby in head-down position.
Hsinchu, HsinchuAges 20 years+ - NCT06816589Enrolling by invitation
ChatGPT job coach for adults with autism
This trial tests whether ChatGPT can help adults with autism spectrum disorder practice job interviews and find work. If you are motivated to get a job and can use a computer, this study might be for you.
TaipeiAges 18–45 - NCT06823453Recruiting
Training friends and family to support people who use opioids
This study trains friends and family members of people who use opioids, so they can provide better support and reduce stigma. It also includes people who use opioids to see if this training improves their relationship and well-being.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT06816329Recruiting
Stress and depression risk study for teenage girls
This study looks at how stress affects teenage girls who may be at higher risk for depression due to a parent's history. It involves MRI scans and daily surveys on a cell phone.
Belmont, MassachusettsAges 13–15 - NCT06817993Recruiting
How social media affects the teen brain
This study looks at how social media affects the brains of teens with depression. You would complete smartphone surveys and have one brain scan (MRI) to help researchers understand these connections.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 13–17 - NCT06821646Enrolling by invitation
Brain responses in depression and autism with TMS and EEG
This study uses brain stimulation (TMS) and brain wave recording (EEG) to understand how the brain works in people with autism, depression, or both. It may help find better ways to treat these conditions.
TaipeiAges 20–50 - NCT06821178Recruiting
My life and my experiences study for teens
This study looks at the life experiences of teenagers ages 12 to 18, comparing those who have had contact with social services or dependency court with those who have always lived with a parent. It helps researchers understand how different backgrounds affect well-being.
Irvine, CaliforniaAges 12–18 - NCT06824415Recruiting
Sleep TMS for depression
This trial tests whether a type of brain stimulation called TMS (transcranial magnetic stimulation), given during sleep, can improve depression. It's for adults who have not gotten enough relief from antidepressant medication.
Stanford, CaliforniaAges 18–65 - NCT06821568Recruiting
Home brain stimulation for memory and walking concerns
This study tests if a gentle brain-stimulation device used at home can help older adults who have both memory worries and slower walking. A study partner will help you use the device.
Roslindale, MassachusettsAges 65–90 - NCT06822075Enrolling by invitation
Exercise and mental health for med students
This study tests whether a physical activity program can improve the mental health of second- and third-year medical students at two Lyon campuses.
Lyon, FranceAges 18 years+ - NCT06818734Recruiting
Testing a tool for postpartum depression screening
This trial tests a tool that helps doctors screen for postpartum depression during pregnancy. You may be eligible if you are at least 20 weeks pregnant and receive care at a participating clinic.
Brooklyn, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT06825390Recruiting
Ear stimulation and brain imaging for chronic low back pain
This study tests if a non-invasive ear stimulation technique can change brain activity linked to chronic low back pain. You would have a brain scan before and after the treatment to see how your brain responds.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06822569Recruiting
Teen health choices & wellness study
This study tests a program to help teenagers make healthy choices. It may be a good fit if you've recently done a behavior you'd like to change and live in Rhode Island.
Providence, Rhode IslandAges 13–16 - NCT06819592RecruitingPhase 3
Preventing early lung infections after severe brain injury
This study tests whether giving an antibiotic (ceftriaxone) early after a severe brain injury can prevent lung infections caused by the breathing machine (ventilator). It is for adults in the ICU who recently started on a ventilator due to a brain emergency.
Canberra, Australian Capital TerritoryAges 18 years+ - NCT06817395Recruiting
Thinking and memory in chronic ITP
This study looks at whether chronic or persistent immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) affects thinking and memory. If you have had low platelet counts for 3 months or more and have been treated for ITP, you may help researchers understand how the condition can impact the brain.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06816511Enrolling by invitation
Focused ultrasound study for hard-to-treat OCD
This trial tests if a non-invasive ultrasound treatment can help people with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) that hasn't improved with standard therapies. You must have had OCD for at least five years, have severe symptoms, and have tried multiple medications and cognitive-behavioral therapy without enough benefit.
TaipeiAges 18–65 - NCT06822673Enrolling by invitation
Mind-Body Therapy for Children with Headaches
This study tests a mind-body therapy (MBI) to see if it can reduce headaches and improve well-being in children. It focuses on children aged 8 to 12 who get headaches and are otherwise healthy.
RawalpindiAges 8–12
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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