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
- NCT06626061Enrolling by invitation
Online or in-person program to reduce healthcare worker burnout
This study tests a program (CBSM) to help reduce burnout and stress for healthcare workers. It compares attending sessions in person versus online, to see which works better for you.
Chambéry, FranceAges Any age - NCT06618755Recruiting
Staying sober after detox: a coaching study
This study tests if motivational interviews after hospital detox help people with alcohol use disorder stay completely sober for one year. It might help you if you are committed to full abstinence and have a phone available.
MontpellierAges 18 years+ - NCT06631976Recruiting
Non-surgical treatment for partial rotator cuff tear
This trial tests a conservative (non-surgical) approach for people with a small tear in the supraspinatus tendon (a rotator cuff muscle) that is causing shoulder pain and sleep problems. It aims to see if avoiding surgery can help improve symptoms and sleep quality.
Lodz, Łódź VoivodeshipAges 40–75 - NCT06619366Recruiting
Guided risk talk to prevent major depression
This study tests if talking with a coach about your personal risk of depression can help prevent it. You may be eligible if you are at higher risk but currently well.
Halifax, Nova ScotiaAges 18–65 - 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+ - NCT06618872Recruiting
Comparing tau and amyloid PET scans for memory problems
This study compares two types of brain PET scans (tau and amyloid) to see which one better helps diagnose memory problems. You may be eligible if you have mild cognitive impairment or mild dementia and your doctor has already ordered an amyloid PET scan.
Geneva, Canton of GenevaAges 50–85 - NCT06619782Recruiting
Helping clinics support teens at risk for suicide
This study tests a way to help clinics better support teens and young adults who might be at risk for suicide. If you are 12 to 24 and your doctor's screening shows you may need extra help, the clinic will use a special program to connect you with the right care.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 12–80 - NCT06618807Recruiting
Infrared light for memory loss in mild cognitive impairment
This study tests whether shining a gentle infrared light on the head can help people with mild memory loss (MCI) improve their thinking and memory. It is designed for those who have mild cognitive impairment due to early Alzheimer's disease.
Toronto, OntarioAges 50 years+ - NCT06630884RecruitingPhase 1
Immune response to trauma and fear
This study looks at how the body's immune and stress systems work together in people who have experienced trauma, by giving a harmless vaccine to temporarily boost inflammation. It may help explain why some people develop PTSD and others don't, which could lead to better treatments.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18–65 - NCT06628011Recruiting
Digital exercise follow-up for mental health patients
This trial tests whether a digital follow-up program with aerobic interval training can help people with mental disorders. You will use an app called HelsaMi to track your progress.
TrondheimAges 18–65 - NCT06617949RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Pain Control Study for New Mothers on Opioid Medication
This study looks at better ways to manage pain after childbirth for mothers who are taking medication for opioid use disorder. It aims to find which pain control method works best and is safest for you and your baby.
Milwaukee, WisconsinAges 18–40 - NCT06622681Recruiting
Adolescent health and development research study
This study follows teenagers to understand their health, growth, and well-being during adolescence. It may help develop better support for young people.
Singapore, SingaporeAges 13–15 - NCT06622993Recruiting
Skills program for managing psychiatric disorders
This study tests a program called SKILLS to help people with psychiatric disorders learn practical coping strategies. If you are 18 or older, have a psychiatric diagnosis, and are stable on medication, you may be able to join.
ToursAges 18–100 - NCT06619327Recruiting
Resilient Together for Dementia support study
This study tests a program for couples where one partner has early-stage dementia. It helps with emotional distress and builds coping skills for both of you.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT06626425Recruiting
Well-being training for teens with depression
This study tests a 4-week well-being training program to see if it helps teens feel better and manage depression. You would use a smartphone app and answer surveys to track your mood and well-being.
Madison, WisconsinAges 14–19 - NCT06627894Recruiting
Online therapy for depression after ICU stay
This trial tests if an online cognitive behavioral therapy program can help reduce depression and slow down thinking and memory problems in older adults who have been in the intensive care unit (ICU). It looks at whether treating depression can protect your brain health after a serious illness.
Indianapolis, IndianaAges 50 years+ - NCT06624462Recruiting
Meta Care Clinic for weight and health in severe mental illness
This study tests a special clinic that helps people with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder manage their weight and metabolic health while taking antipsychotic medication. It focuses on improving overall health with practical support.
Glostrup Municipality, Capital RegionAges 18–45 - NCT06619964Enrolling by invitation
Study on nicotine levels in e-liquids
This trial tests how different nicotine levels in e-liquids affect people who use pod or pen-style vapes daily. It aims to help regulators make better rules about nicotine content.
Rochester, New YorkAges 21 years+ - NCT06625151Recruiting
Perfectionism, Coping, and Emotion: A Feedback Study
This study looks at how perfectionism affects your daily emotions and coping. You'll get feedback explanations to help you understand your patterns better.
Montreal, QuebecAges 18–65 - NCT06623682Recruiting
Online mental health support for university students
This trial tests a self-help program with support services for students in Hong Kong who are experiencing moderate to severe anxiety or depression. It aims to see if these tools can improve mental health.
Hong KongAges 18 years+ - NCT06626789RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Brain signal training to help regulate emotions
This study tests a new brain-training technique that may help people with borderline personality disorder manage their emotions better. You will do mental exercises while an MRI scans your brain, and the results will show whether this training can reduce emotional distress.
Freiburg im BreisgauAges 18–65 - NCT06623981Recruiting
Treating maternal depression in an urban asthma clinic
This study tests whether treating depression in Black mothers of children with asthma can improve both the mother's mood and the child's asthma. It offers support for mothers who are feeling down and may help their child's asthma get better.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges Any age - NCT06631209Recruiting
TMS for Better Sleep in Insomnia
This study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) can improve sleep in people with moderate to severe insomnia. You would come to the University of Arizona for several sessions, and the treatment is painless and doesn't require surgery.
Tucson, ArizonaAges 18–60 - NCT06620276Recruiting
Ketamine and therapy for alcohol use disorder and depression
This trial tests if combining ketamine infusions with weekly therapy can help people who have both alcohol use disorder and hard-to-treat depression. You may qualify if you drink at least moderately, have treatment-resistant depression, and are willing to attend 8 therapy sessions.
Montreal, QuebecAges 18–70
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.
Other specialties
- Cancer
- Brain & nervous system
- Heart & circulation
- Hormones & metabolism
- Digestive system
- Lungs & breathing
- Immune system & allergy
- Women’s health & pregnancy
- Skin
- Blood & lymphatic
- Kidney & urinary
- Infections
- Genetic & congenital
- Bones, joints & muscles
- Pain
- Injuries & trauma
- Mouth & dental
- Eyes & vision
- Ear, nose & throat
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.