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
- NCT06758973Enrolling by invitation
Turkish pain anxiety scale study
This study is testing a short Turkish questionnaire about how pain affects your emotions. If you have chronic pain (lasting at least 3 months) that happens 4 or more days a week and is at least a 3 out of 10 in intensity, you may be able to help.
Kırşehir, MerkezAges 18–65 - NCT06754319Recruiting
Gut bacteria and brain connection in child OCD
This study looks at how the bacteria in your gut might affect OCD in children and teens. It tests a possible link between your gut, brain, and OCD symptoms.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 7–17 - 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 - 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+ - NCT06757140RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Opioid and sedative-like drug interaction study
This study explores how opioids and sedative-like drugs interact in the body. It aims to understand their combined effects, which could help improve safety for people who use these drugs.
Lexington, KentuckyAges 18–55 - NCT06754722Recruiting
EnergyPoints app for cancer-related fatigue
This trial tests an app called EnergyPoints that may help reduce fatigue in people who have or have had cancer. You would use the app and wear a Fitbit to track your activity.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT06752668RecruitingPhase 2
Testing ORX750 for narcolepsy and idiopathic hypersomnia
This trial tests an experimental drug called ORX750 for people with narcolepsy or idiopathic hypersomnia. You would need to stop your current sleepiness medicines to see if ORX750 helps reduce daytime sleepiness.
Auburn, AlabamaAges 18–65 - NCT05360082Recruiting
Brain scan study comparing two PET tracers in Huntington disease
This study compares two different brain imaging tracers to see which one shows Huntington disease brain changes better. It may help improve how doctors measure and track Huntington disease using PET-MRI scans.
LeuvenAges 20–75 - NCT04532606RecruitingPhase 4
Remimazolam to improve outcomes after bladder tumor surgery
This trial tests whether the anesthesia medicine remimazolam can improve recovery and longer-term outcomes after surgery for early-stage bladder cancer. If you are having a bladder tumor procedure through the urethra, this study may help doctors understand whether this anesthesia choice matters for prognosis.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 50–90 - NCT04426448Recruiting
Test a short PTSD talk therapy for people in Botswana
This study tests a brief counseling intervention for people who have PTSD symptoms. It aims to see if a short, structured approach can help reduce PTSD symptoms for adults in Botswana.
LobatseAges 18 years+ - NCT05609474Recruiting
Talking study of youth addiction services experiences
This study looks at what young people (and their caregivers) experience when they first meet addiction support services, and how they react over time. Sharing your experiences may help improve how these services work for families.
Bron, Auvergne-Rhône-AlpesAges 12–25 - NCT06254469RecruitingPhase 3
PET scan study for memory decline with head injury or Alzheimer's risk
This trial uses a special PET scan tracer to see if it can predict who will get worse over time. It is for people with mild memory or thinking problems that may be linked to past head injuries or early Alzheimer's disease.
Evanston, IllinoisAges 45 years+ - NCT06743425Recruiting
Remote ADHD monitoring program for children
This pilot study tests a remote monitoring program (RAMP) for children with ADHD who are starting or restarting stimulant medication. It aims to see if using a smartphone app to track symptoms helps providers and families manage care.
Jackson, MississippiAges 5–11 - NCT06746740Recruiting
Trauma-informed exercise for women veterans after sexual violence
This study tests a virtual exercise program designed with an understanding of trauma, for women veterans who have experienced sexual violence. The goal is to see if it helps improve daily functioning and overall well-being.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 21–65 - NCT06748976Recruiting
Brain activity study during attention tasks
This study looks at how your brain controls attention by measuring brain activity while you perform tasks. It may help researchers understand attention better.
Oro Verde, Entre Ríos ProvinceAges 18–60 - NCT06738784Recruiting
Task analysis system for aging psychiatric patients living at home
This trial tests a system to help care teams better support adults over 40 with aging psychiatric disorders who live independently. The goal is to improve decisions about what kind of help and housing you need.
Bourdeaux, GirondeAges 40–65 - NCT03886584Recruiting
Testing memory and thinking in people with neuropsychiatric symptoms
This study looks at how well people can pay attention and remember information during testing. It may help researchers understand “source monitoring” (how you tell where a thought or memory came from) in people with certain neuropsychiatric conditions.
Bron, Auvergne-Rhône-AlpesAges 18–80 - NCT04025398Recruiting
Computer training to improve thinking skills in adults with disability
This study tests whether a computer-based “cognitive remediation” program can improve thinking and daily functioning in adults with mild to moderate intellectual disability. It may help your attention and social thinking, alongside usual care.
Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-AlpesAges 18–45 - NCT04957628Recruiting
Tailored interventions for people in hospital medical wards
This study tests whether personalized (tailored) interventions can help patients during their hospital stay in medical wards. You may be invited to participate if you can understand the study information and your stay is for a medical issue, not a major injury or planned surgery.
OsloAges 18 years+ - NCT05153811Recruiting
Try reducing alcohol use with phone and sensor tracking
This study looks at whether “less alcohol” is achievable by using smartphone apps and wearable/breath sensors to track drinking. It is for adults who drink often and live with HIV, and it tests a plan that starts with a period of no alcohol, then shifts to fewer drinking days.
Coral Gables, FloridaAges 35–70 - NCT05837845RecruitingPhase 2
MDMA plus therapy versus therapy alone for severe PTSD
This Phase 2 study compares MDMA-assisted Cognitive Processing Therapy (a structured talk-therapy) to Cognitive Processing Therapy alone for Veterans with severe PTSD. It aims to see whether adding MDMA helps reduce PTSD symptoms and improve recovery.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05836207Recruiting
Rewards for quitting cannabis in young adults
This study tests whether offering rewards can help young adults stop using cannabis. You would attend a treatment clinic and provide supervised urine tests twice each week while aiming to quit.
AmsterdamAges 16–22 - NCT06482749Recruiting
Magnetic brain stimulation for better recovery after surgery
This study tests whether magnetic brain stimulation before and after surgery can help older adults with mild memory or thinking problems recover their thinking abilities faster. You would receive either real or sham stimulation for a few days around your surgery.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 65 years+ - NCT05908565Recruiting
Digital therapy program for Latinx college students in East LA
This study tests a digital (online) prevention and therapy program called STAND to see if it improves engagement and outcomes. You may be able to participate if you’re a Latinx student at East Los Angeles College and can complete online assessments.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18–40
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.