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
- NCT06809179RecruitingPhase 2
Nasal spray for social anxiety
This study tests if a new nasal spray called fasedienol helps quickly reduce anxiety in adults with social anxiety disorder. The spray is used as needed in a repeat-dose design, meaning you might use it more than once.
Sherman Oaks, CaliforniaAges 18–65 - NCT06808048Recruiting
Medical cannabis and behavior in chronic pain patients
This study looks at how medical cannabis affects thinking and behavior in people with chronic pain. It compares medical cannabis users to pain patients who don't use cannabis over a four-month period.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 30–75 - NCT06806176Recruiting
Study of CAT-GSH for returning patients
This trial is checking if a version of CBT-GSH (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Guided Self-Help) works well for people who've had it before and are coming back for help with anxiety or depression. You'd get the same kind of low-intensity support again.
Ashton-under-LyneAges 16 years+ - NCT06803641Recruiting
Mindfulness and Tao art for well-being
This study tests whether practicing mindfulness combined with Tao art (calligraphy and song) can improve your well-being. You would practice daily for at least 30 minutes and share your experiences.
Buffalo, New YorkAges 19 years+ - NCT06810180Recruiting
Sleep, activity, and daily rhythms in ADHD
This study looks at how sleep, physical activity, and daily rhythms affect thinking and behavior in people with ADHD. It may help find ways to improve symptoms through better sleep and activity habits.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 8–12 - NCT06810310RecruitingPhase 2
Psilocybin for motivation in opioid use disorder
This study tests whether a single dose of psilocybin (the active ingredient in magic mushrooms) can help people with opioid use disorder stay motivated in recovery. It uses brain scans to see how psilocybin affects brain areas linked to motivation.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18–60 - NCT06804525Recruiting
Adapting a mental health survey in Hong Kong
This study adapts a mental health survey for Hong Kong adults. It is open to adults aged 25 and older who live in randomly selected households and can speak Chinese or English.
Hong KongAges 25 years+ - NCT06804954Recruiting
Online CBT vs. usual care for mild mental health issues
This study tests an online CBT program (cognitive behavioral therapy you do from home) versus usual care for people with mild to moderate anxiety, depression, or stress. It aims to help you manage symptoms before they become more serious.
Gustavsberg, Stockholm CountyAges 18 years+ - NCT06809803RecruitingPhase 2
Extended-release sodium oxybate for children with narcolepsy
This trial tests an extended-release medicine (sodium oxybate) to see if it helps children with narcolepsy type 1 feel less sleepy during the day. It is only for children who are seen at the Stanford Sleep Clinic and have a clear diagnosis.
Redwood City, CaliforniaAges 7–17 - NCT06808503Recruiting
Mental Health Program in Appalachian School-Based Health Clinics
This study looks at a mental health care program offered in school-based health clinics in rural Appalachian areas. Your child and family may be able to join if your child gets care at one of these clinics.
Morgantown, West VirginiaAges 12–17 - NCT06804941Recruiting
Online CBT vs. usual care for common mental health issues
This study tests whether online cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) works better than usual care for people with common mental health issues like anxiety, depression, or stress. If eligible, you would receive a guided online program from your computer or phone, without needing to visit a clinic.
Gustavsberg, Stockholm CountyAges 18 years+ - NCT06805682Recruiting
Study of young children in child protective care
This study follows young children (under 3.5 years) who are under child protective services, to better understand their health and needs. It aims to improve care for vulnerable children.
Évreux, FranceAges birth–3.5 years - NCT06807203Recruiting
Baby voice and movement study in the NICU
This study observes how babies born early or full-term move and make sounds in the hospital. It may help doctors understand early development better.
Columbus, OhioAges Up to 1 week - NCT06809335Recruiting
Better sleep app study for night shift workers
This study tests a phone app called SHIFT that gives you personalized light recommendations to help you sleep better during the day after night shifts. If you work nights and struggle to get enough daytime sleep, this could help you feel more rested.
Novi, MichiganAges 18 years+ - NCT06809244Enrolling by invitation
Strength training for eating disorder recovery
This trial studies strength training as part of eating disorder treatment. It aims to see if adding strength training helps improve your health and recovery.
OsloAges 18 years+ - NCT06805916Enrolling by invitation
Helping minimally verbal autistic children communicate with a robot
This study uses a social robot to help children with autism who speak very little improve their communication skills. It tests whether interacting with a friendly robot can encourage more talking and social engagement.
Messina, MessinaAges 4–12 - NCT06812247Recruiting
Therapy dog visits for hospitalized trauma patients
This study looks at whether visits from therapy dogs can help people who are in the hospital after a traumatic injury feel better. You must be able to talk to the research team and not be afraid of dogs.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06804304Recruiting
Music therapy rehab after stroke via video calls
This trial tests whether music-based therapy sessions done over video calls can help improve thinking, language, or arm movement after a stroke. It may be a good fit if your stroke happened at least 3 months ago and you have some ongoing cognitive or physical difficulties.
HelsinkiAges 30–80 - NCT06814522RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Psilocybin-assisted therapy for physician burnout
This study tests whether a psychedelic drug called psilocybin, combined with talk therapy, can help reduce burnout in doctors. It may help improve well-being and job satisfaction.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges 21–70 - NCT06813235Recruiting
Sleep improvement program for Chinese cancer survivors
This study tests a step-by-step program to help Chinese cancer survivors with mild to moderate sleep problems. The program adjusts to your needs and aims to improve your sleep without strong medication.
Hong KongAges 18 years+ - NCT06806267Recruiting
VR therapy with brain stimulation for PTSD in Ukrainians
This study tests if combining virtual reality therapy with a gentle brain stimulation technique (tDCS) can help treat PTSD symptoms in Ukrainian veterans and civilians. It may offer a new way to process traumatic memories.
BerlinAges 18–75 - NCT06811935Recruiting
PEDI Study for Kids with PANS or PANDAS
This study looks at children who may have PANS or PANDAS, conditions that can cause sudden changes in behavior or mood after an infection. It aims to better understand these conditions and improve care.
Lebanon, New HampshireAges 3–17 - NCT06807086Recruiting
Online talk therapy for insomnia in cancer survivors
This study tests if online therapy sessions can help cancer survivors with long-term sleep problems (insomnia). It is for people who have finished or are still in active cancer treatment, including those with stable metastatic cancer.
Boston, MassachusettsAges Any age - NCT06809348Recruiting
Personalized suicide prevention study for adults
This study is testing a new, personalized program to help people who are having current suicidal thoughts. It uses data about you to create a suicide prevention plan that fits your life.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges 18–65
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.