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
- NCT06699745Enrolling by invitation
Music vs. white noise for kids during endoscopy
This study compares playing music or white noise during a child's first endoscopy to see which helps them feel more comfortable. It might help your child relax during the procedure.
Istanbul, AvcilarAges 6–12 - NCT06698666RecruitingPhase 3
Can statins help treat depression?
This trial tests if adding a statin (a cholesterol-lowering medicine) to your current depression treatment improves symptoms. It is for adults aged 20 to 45 with mild to moderate depression who are not already taking a statin.
Cairo, Al AbbasiaAges 20–45 - NCT06697158Recruiting
Lymphedema therapy and its effect on sleep and quality of life
This study tests a treatment called complex decongestive physiotherapy for women who have swelling in one arm after breast cancer surgery. It looks at whether this therapy can improve their sleep and overall quality of life.
BoluAges 18–85 - NCT06697275Recruiting
Virtual reality to ease port needle insertion in children with leukemia
This trial tests whether using a virtual reality mask can help reduce pain or fear when children with leukemia get a needle placed into their implantable port (a small device under the skin used for medicines). The goal is to see if it makes the procedure more comfortable.
BordeauxAges 6–16 - NCT06703060Recruiting
A trauma-informed approach to help Black women start PrEP
This study tests a program that helps Black women start PrEP (a daily pill to prevent HIV). It focuses on understanding and addressing past trauma to make it easier to take PrEP, and is designed for women who have not used PrEP before.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT06703125Recruiting
Autism risk study for children born to mothers with HIV in Kenya
This study looks at how being born to a mother with HIV might affect a child's brain development and behavior. It will check for early signs of autism in children ages 2 to 6 years old.
EldoretAges 2–6 - NCT06695663Recruiting
Training and trials to improve child mental health referrals
This study tests a training program for primary care providers (PCCs) and a referral process for parents of young children (ages 3-8). It aims to help families get the right mental health support for their child.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 18–100 - NCT06700902Recruiting
Support program for college students with mental health challenges
This study tests a program called 'Taking Action' to help college students with serious mental illnesses manage their health and daily life. If you're a student with a mental health condition, you may be able to join to learn new coping skills through group education.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06699251Recruiting
Brief chat with your doctor about alcohol or cannabis for teens
This study tests whether a short, one-time conversation with a primary care provider can help teens who are at risk for alcohol or cannabis use. It's designed for young people ages 12–17 who get care at two specific health systems.
Commerce, CaliforniaAges 12–19 - NCT06696001Recruiting
Brain Study of Talk Therapy for Depression
This study looks at how your brain works during talk therapy for depression. It aims to find out how therapy helps you feel better so that future treatments can be more personalized.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 18–30 - NCT06695884Recruiting
Finding the best TMS pulse pattern to boost brain reward activity
This study tests different pulse patterns of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), a noninvasive brain stimulation, to see which one best increases activity in brain reward circuits. It may help people who are dependent on nicotine.
Newark, New JerseyAges 18–55 - NCT06702761Recruiting
Depression among heart surgery healthcare workers in Baghdad
This study aims to find out how common and how severe depression is among healthcare workers in cardiothoracic surgery departments in Baghdad. It uses a questionnaire called PHQ-9 to screen for depression symptoms.
BaghdadAges 18 years+ - NCT06704594RecruitingPhase 4
Study of allopregnanolone for PMDD in women on SSRIs
This trial studies a natural brain chemical called allopregnanolone in women with premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) that responds to SSRI antidepressants. It aims to understand how the brain adapts and whether this treatment could help.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18–50 - NCT06694441Recruiting
Sleep, brain chemicals, and memory in older adults with insomnia
This study looks at how a brain chemical called norepinephrine affects sleep and thinking in older adults with insomnia. You may join if you are 55+, have insomnia, and are generally healthy.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 55 years+ - NCT06703541Recruiting
Alzheimer's disease research study with brain scans and spinal tap
This study at Duke University is looking for people aged 25 to 80 who may be at risk for Alzheimer's disease. It involves brain scans (MRI and PET) and a spinal tap to learn more about the disease and find better ways to detect and treat it early.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 25–80 - NCT06700291Recruiting
Frailty and thinking problems after surgery in older adults
This study looks at how frailty (a state of being physically weak and less resilient) before hip or knee replacement surgery affects thinking and memory problems after surgery in older adults. It aims to help identify patients who may need extra support.
TbilisiAges 65 years+ - NCT06702722Recruiting
Therapy and HIV support for moms in Malawi
This study tests if combining problem-solving therapy with HIV care support can improve mental health and HIV outcomes for pregnant women living with HIV in Malawi who have elevated depressive symptoms.
LilongweAges 18 years+ - NCT03859297Recruiting
Testing how rumination changes in depressed teens
This study looks at what changes in “rumination” (repetitive worrying/thinking about negative thoughts) in teens with depression, and how those changes relate to recovery. It’s for ages 14–17 who have had major depression and meet specific screening and medical rules.
Columbus, OhioAges 14–17 - NCT05322343Recruiting
Study biobank and brain health in people age 55–80
This study collects blood samples to build a biobank and learn how brain health changes with age. Some participants may also do an MRI scan to better understand brain changes and immune response.
Bordeaux, BordeauxAges 55–80 - NCT05584059Recruiting
Parent coaching for Hong Kong families of special health needs children
This trial tests a parent coaching programme to help parents of children with special health needs in Hong Kong. You may be invited if you answer screening questions and your child’s needs fit specific types that last at least 12 months.
Hong KongAges 21 years+ - NCT06684483Recruiting
Heavy alcohol use and your mouth health
This study looks at how heavy alcohol use affects your saliva and mouth health. It compares people with alcohol use disorder to healthy volunteers to see if the heavy drinking changes the mouth's natural defenses.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–100 - NCT06687694Recruiting
How antipsychotics affect the immune system in psychosis
This study looks at how antipsychotic medicines affect the immune system in people with psychosis. By taking blood samples before and after starting or changing medication, researchers hope to understand why some people respond better to treatment.
London, United KingdomAges 18–65 - NCT06682741Enrolling by invitation
Comparing exercise programs for brain health in women
This study tests whether different types of exercise training can improve thinking and memory in women. It may help find the best workout for keeping your mind sharp.
Poznan, PolandAges 50 years+ - NCT06688461Recruiting
Exercise study to improve blood sugar in type 2 diabetes
This study tests whether high-intensity interval training can improve how your body uses insulin. It is for people with type 2 diabetes who are not on insulin and have had diabetes for 1 to 5 years.
SantiagoAges 45–75
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.