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
- NCT06770101Recruiting
Suicide prevention program for teens with HIV
This study tests a counseling program for teens with HIV who have had suicidal thoughts or behaviors. The goal is to see if the program is helpful and can be offered at local clinics.
LilongweAges 13–19 - NCT06762444Recruiting
Bump the lump: A treatment for throat lump feeling
This study tests a treatment for people who feel like there's a lump in their throat, called globus pharyngeus. If you have this sensation but no swallowing problems, you may be able to join.
Winston-Salem, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT06771167Recruiting
Building community resilience program in NYC
This study tests a program to help build resilience in communities. You may join if you live in New York City, speak English, work with a participating community organization, and can attend Zoom meetings.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT06771583Recruiting
Finding biomarkers for PMDD in blood samples
This study looks for chemical markers in the blood that might help diagnose PMDD. It involves blood draws and questionnaires over one or two menstrual cycles to see how your body responds to natural hormone changes.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18–50 - NCT06768814Recruiting
Overdose recovery and care access study
This study looks at how people recover from an overdose and get connected to care. It interviews people who have had an overdose to understand their experience and improve access to follow-up services.
Seattle, WashingtonAges 18 years+ - NCT06771284Recruiting
Helping young children with behavior challenges
This study looks at understanding and improving problem behavior in young children with developmental delays. If your child is between birth and 5 years old, has a developmental delay, and shows problem behavior, you and your early intervention professional can be coached by researchers to help your child.
Las Vegas, NevadaAges birth–5 years - NCT06770998Recruiting
EEG brain training for PTSD
This study tests a new kind of treatment for PTSD that uses a special brain training system called neurofeedback. You will learn to change your own brain activity in sessions that use EEG sensors on your head, and the goal is to reduce your PTSD symptoms without medication or talk therapy.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18–65 - NCT06765291Recruiting
Help for teens to quit or reduce vaping
This program is for teens aged 14 to 19 who vape at least once a week and want to quit or cut back. It tests a behavioral support approach to help them stop using nicotine vapes.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 14–19 - NCT06769165Recruiting
EMDR for nausea and vomiting in cancer survivors
This trial tests if EMDR therapy can help reduce nausea and vomiting that some people continue to experience long after finishing cancer treatment.
Groningen, Provincie GroningenAges 16 years+ - NCT06767475Enrolling by invitation
Mindfulness for Black cancer survivors
This trial tests whether a mindfulness program, offered through faith communities, can help Black adult cancer survivors feel better and manage stress. It involves attending group sessions and completing online surveys.
Jacksonville, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT06766188Enrolling by invitation
Online teacher training to help children using AAC read better
This study tests if online video training for teachers can improve reading skills in children who use augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), like picture boards or speech-generating devices. It's for children with intellectual disabilities who have their own education plan and need AAC to communicate.
HaldenAges 6–14 - NCT06760689Enrolling by invitation
Virtual reality glasses for gynecologic cancer patients
This trial tests whether virtual reality glasses can help reduce anxiety or discomfort during treatment for gynecologic cancer. It is for patients who are aware of their diagnosis and currently receiving treatment in 21-day cycles.
Ankara, YenimahalleAges 18–65 - NCT06770244Enrolling by invitation
Positive psychology for postpartum depression in primary care
This trial tests a program based on positive psychology to help prevent or reduce postpartum depression. It is offered within the primary healthcare system and focuses on supporting mothers early in pregnancy.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 18 years+ - NCT04244721Recruiting
Parent training program for children with autism
This trial tests whether a parent-led program (with PACT) can improve autism-related symptoms in children. It focuses on giving parents structured support, and it compares outcomes after families complete the program.
BronAges 1.5 years–3 years - NCT06634134Recruiting
Cycling study for female cyclists
This trial studies how the menstrual cycle affects cycling performance. It uses the JOIN cycling app to track your cycle and exercise, which may help athletes understand their bodies better.
GroningenAges 12–60 - NCT06758414Recruiting
CBT for chronic pain in veterans with serious mental illness
This trial tests a type of talk therapy called Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Chronic Pain, designed for veterans with serious mental illness. It aims to help you manage back pain and improve your quality of life.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT06248723Recruiting
Preventing memory decline in older adults with lifestyle changes
This study tests a personalized program of lifestyle changes (diet, exercise, brain training, etc.) to see if it can prevent memory loss and keep older adults independent. You may qualify if you are 60+, have mild frailty, and have certain risk factors for dementia.
MonzaAges 60 years+ - NCT06247267Recruiting
Hormone replacement therapy in military members
This study is looking at how sex hormone replacement therapy affects active-duty military members and their families. It aims to understand the effects in people with low testosterone or those receiving gender-affirming hormones.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–65 - NCT06752759RecruitingPhase 3
Ketamine mist for depression
This trial tests if a ketamine mist you breathe in can help treat moderate to severe depression. It is for adults who are not helped enough by other treatments.
Brooklyn, New YorkAges 18–88 - NCT06759129Recruiting
Suicide prevention app study
This study tests a mobile app designed to help reduce stigma around suicide and improve understanding of suicide prevention. It may be a good fit if you are 18 or older, speak Spanish, and have a cell phone with internet access.
ValenciaAges 18 years+ - NCT06751992RecruitingPhase 4
Thinking and memory with extended-release tacrolimus in kidney transplant
This study tests if switching to an extended-release form of your anti-rejection medication (tacrolimus) helps protect memory and thinking skills. It is for older adults who have had a kidney transplant at least one year ago.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 65 years+ - NCT06757569Recruiting
New PET scan for detecting amyloid plaques in the brain
This study tests a newer, shorter PET scan to see if it can detect amyloid plaques (sticky protein clumps linked to memory loss) as well as the standard scan. It may help diagnose cognitive problems with less time in the scanner.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT06756711Enrolling by invitation
Supplement combination for children with autism
This trial tests whether a combination of supplements can help children with autism spectrum disorder. It involves taking oral supplements daily for 6 months, along with blood tests and behavior assessments at the start, midpoint, and end.
BucharestAges 3–14 - NCT06758518Enrolling by invitation
Carpal tunnel syndrome in medical students: stress and depression
This study looks at how stress and depression might affect carpal tunnel syndrome in medical students. It could help us understand if emotional health plays a role in this common wrist condition.
Ioannina, EpirusAges Any age
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.