Psychiatry
Mental health clinical trials
Depression, anxiety, and other mental-health and behavioral conditions. We’re tracking 8,195 recruiting studies in this area right now.
By phase
- Not applicable6,798
- Phase 2512
- Phase 1258
- Phase 3245
- Phase 4213
- Phase 1/Phase 298
- Phase 2/Phase 371
Top conditions
- Depression422
- Anxiety415
- Alzheimer Disease341
- Autism Spectrum Disorder258
- Dementia226
- Mild Cognitive Impairment199
- Schizophrenia192
- Major Depressive Disorder189
- Cognitive Impairment157
- Insomnia152
- Alcohol Use Disorder150
- Opioid Use Disorder145
- Stress136
- PTSD110
- Autism95
- Mental Health92
- Suicidal Ideation92
- Anxiety Disorders85
Leading sponsors
- VA Office of Research and Development103
- Yale University95
- Massachusetts General Hospital78
- Stanford University72
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris65
- Johns Hopkins University63
- University of California, Los Angeles61
- The University of Hong Kong52
- University of Pennsylvania51
- Karolinska Institutet50
Where studies are running
- California530
- New York268
- Massachusetts263
- Texas223
- Maryland176
- Pennsylvania175
- Florida153
- Alabama118
- Arizona117
- Connecticut113
Recruiting studies8,194 total
- NCT06605001Recruiting
Development, attention, and inhibition study
This study looks at how children develop attention and self-control. It may help us understand typical growth and learning.
Davis, CaliforniaAges 4–7 - NCT06484205Recruiting
WHO QualityRights training for caregivers
This study tests a training program from the World Health Organization to help caregivers of people with mental health disabilities. The goal is to see if the training improves how caregivers provide support.
CagliariAges 18 years+ - NCT06474156Recruiting
Treatment motivation in forensic youth treatment (MOTIV8)
This study looks at how motivated young people are during residential MDFT treatment. It aims to understand what helps them stay engaged and succeed.
SassenheimAges 12–24 - NCT06066996RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Study of withdrawal symptoms when people vape less
This study looks at what happens when people who vape nicotine daily try to cut back. Researchers want to understand withdrawal symptoms and find better ways to help people reduce or quit vaping.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 21–55 - NCT05625867Recruiting
After–ICU follow-up program to improve life quality
This study tests a structured follow-up consultation after a stay in an intensive care unit (ICU) to see whether it improves quality of life. You may be asked to join regular interdisciplinary visits after your ICU stay.
DijonAges 18 years+ - NCT05477901Recruiting
Cash transfers study in mothers and children
This study checks whether receiving cash support (a government cash transfer program) helps children’s brain and development. Families will be assessed, and children must be able to take part in activities that may include an MRI scan.
New York, New YorkAges 23–45 - NCT05337410Recruiting
After-school program student discussion support for middle schoolers
This study tests an “engagement and achievement” discussion program for students in after-school programs at middle schools in southeast Michigan. It may help students feel more connected and supported while building skills for school and community service.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 10–15 - NCT07239310Recruiting
Device to improve memory and thinking in early Alzheimer's
This study tests a device called Neuclare that aims to temporarily boost memory and thinking skills in people with mild cognitive impairment or very early Alzheimer's disease. It could offer a non-drug way to help with daily mental tasks.
Cheonan, Chungcheongnam-doAges 55–90 - NCT06651333Recruiting
Brain scans during opioid addiction treatment
This study uses brain scans to understand how methadone or buprenorphine treatment affects the brain, with the goal of helping people stay in treatment and avoid relapse. You would need to be recently started on one of these medications and be able to undergo MRI scans.
Hartford, ConnecticutAges 18–50 - NCT06629064Recruiting
Memory training for PTSD symptoms
This study tests a computer-based memory training program for people with PTSD. It aims to see if this training can help reduce PTSD symptoms by improving how your brain processes memories. The study involves 8 remote sessions over 4 weeks and two MRI scans to look at brain changes.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges 18–65 - NCT07753330Recruiting
Anxiety treatment study
This study tests a new type of therapy that focuses on facing fears to help reduce anxiety. It may be a good fit if you have an anxiety disorder and are looking for treatment.
Santiago, Santiago MetropolitanAges 18–70 - NCT06262178Recruiting
Parenting support for mothers in military families
This study tests a parenting program designed to help mothers in military families cope with past trauma and improve their relationship with their child. The program aims to reduce PTSD and depression symptoms while increasing parenting confidence.
El Paso, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07610187Recruiting
Online trauma treatment for sexual abuse survivors
This trial tests an online treatment program called Restory that helps people cope with the emotional effects of sexual violence. You will use it from home, and it may help reduce your trauma-related distress.
StockholmAges 18 years+ - NCT06929208Recruiting
Music and heart rate during procedures
This trial studies how listening to music affects your heart rate and stress response during a procedure like surgery or a pain treatment. It may help you relax and feel more comfortable.
SingaporeAges 21–90 - NCT07654179Recruiting
Metformin for depression with obesity: a genetic study
This trial tests if adding metformin to antidepressants helps people who have both depression and obesity. It also looks at genetic factors that might affect treatment response.
Rawalpindi, Punjab ProvinceAges Any age - NCT07061145Recruiting
TKI treatment and erectile dysfunction in men with CML
This study looks at whether tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs), a common treatment for chronic myeloid leukemia (CML), are linked to erectile dysfunction in men. It aims to help patients and doctors understand possible side effects.
Reggio Emilia, REAges 18–75 - NCT07659964Recruiting
Rhythmic music and walking study for Alzheimer's
This study tests whether listening to a steady beat (rhythmic music) while walking can improve movement and brain function in people with mild Alzheimer's disease. Healthy volunteers are also needed for comparison.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 50–90 - NCT03415620Recruiting
Music listening during surgery to reduce anxiety and pain
This study tests whether listening to music around the time of surgery can lower anxiety and pain, reduce how much pain medicine you need, and improve satisfaction. You may be asked to fill out brief questionnaires before and after your procedure.
SingaporeAges 21–70 - NCT07502443RecruitingPhase 3
Study of ALKS 2680 for narcolepsy type 2
This study tests an investigational drug called ALKS 2680 for people with narcolepsy type 2, a condition that causes excessive daytime sleepiness without sudden muscle weakness. The goal is to see if the drug is safe and helps reduce daytime sleepiness.
Cullman, AlabamaAges 18–70 - NCT07609108RecruitingPhase 3
Pridopidine to slow Huntington's disease progression
This study tests whether a medication called pridopidine can help slow the progression of Huntington's disease symptoms in adults. Huntington's is a genetic disorder affecting movement, mood, and thinking, and this trial aims to see if pridopidine improves daily functioning and quality of life.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 23–65 - NCT06630351Enrolling by invitation
Meaning-centered group therapy for caregiver wellbeing
This study tests whether group therapy focused on meaning and purpose can improve the wellbeing of people caring for someone with advanced cancer or another serious illness. Caregivers will join virtual group sessions and complete questionnaires about their feelings and stress.
Jacksonville, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT07549256RecruitingPhase 2
Cannabidiol for Pain Relief in Advanced Prostate Cancer
This trial tests whether cannabidiol (CBD), a non-intoxicating cannabis compound, can help relieve pain in patients with advanced prostate cancer that has stopped responding to standard treatments. You would take CBD daily alongside your current morphine pain medication.
GistrupAges Any age - NCT06381180RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Cannabis for Veterans with PTSD
This study is testing whether cannabis can help veterans with PTSD feel better. It is for veterans who have used cannabis before and currently have PTSD symptoms.
Detroit, MichiganAges 19–69 - NCT06767683RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Long-term study of ALKS 2680 for narcolepsy and idiopathic hypersomnia
This study is for people with narcolepsy or idiopathic hypersomnia who have already taken part in an earlier ALKS 2680 study. It aims to see how well the medication works and how safe it is when taken for a longer time.
Cullman, AlabamaAges 18–70
Common questions
- How many mental health clinical trials are recruiting?
- Clin2 is tracking 8,195 recruiting psychiatry studies from the U.S. registry right now, out of 13,258 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.