Psychiatry
Mental health clinical trials
Depression, anxiety, and other mental-health and behavioral conditions. We’re tracking 7,771 recruiting studies in this area right now.
By phase
- Not applicable6,421
- Phase 2492
- Phase 1248
- Phase 3237
- Phase 4212
- Phase 1/Phase 294
- Phase 2/Phase 367
Top conditions
- Anxiety388
- Depression381
- Alzheimer Disease338
- Autism Spectrum Disorder240
- Dementia225
- Mild Cognitive Impairment194
- Schizophrenia184
- Major Depressive Disorder174
- Insomnia159
- Cognitive Impairment150
- Alcohol Use Disorder142
- Opioid Use Disorder141
- Stress117
- PTSD105
- Mental Health99
- Autism94
- Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI)88
- Suicidal Ideation87
Leading sponsors
- VA Office of Research and Development105
- Yale University86
- Massachusetts General Hospital77
- Stanford University68
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris64
- Johns Hopkins University61
- University of California, Los Angeles58
- The University of Hong Kong51
- University of Pennsylvania51
- Karolinska Institutet50
Where studies are running
- California517
- Massachusetts265
- New York255
- Texas209
- Maryland175
- Pennsylvania169
- Florida145
- Alabama118
- Arizona109
- Illinois103
Recruiting studies7,771 total
- NCT07805668Recruiting
Emotional control study for young children
This study looks at emotional and behavioral challenges in children aged 3 to 6 years. It aims to better understand these difficulties to improve support and care.
Pisa, ItalyAges 3–6 - NCT07804121Recruiting
Police training to support public health in Kentucky
This study tests a training program for police officers to help them support public health in their communities. It may benefit officers by giving them tools to respond better to health-related situations.
Lexington, KentuckyAges 18 years+ - NCT07803055Recruiting
Blood test for early signs of Alzheimer's disease
This study looks at tiny particles in the blood that may show early signs of Alzheimer's disease. It aims to help with earlier diagnosis and monitoring, which could lead to better care and treatment opportunities.
RomeAges 55–80 - NCT07804498RecruitingPhase 2
Citicoline to protect memory after hip fracture and delirium
This study tests whether a supplement called citicoline can help prevent memory and thinking problems in older adults who had hip surgery and experienced delirium (confusion). It may help keep your brain function stable after a stressful hospital stay.
Monza, Monza E BrianzaAges 65 years+ - NCT07803510Recruiting
Pictures before wisdom tooth surgery to reduce stress
This study tests whether showing patients pictures of their surgery before it happens can lower their stress, measured by a stress hormone in saliva. It may help you feel calmer about having your lower wisdom tooth removed.
Al Mansurah, AddakahlyiaAges 18–32 - NCT07802392Recruiting
Virtual nature program for older adults with memory problems
This study tests a virtual reality nature program designed to improve wellbeing in older adults with mild to moderate memory problems. If you enjoy nature and can use a virtual reality headset, this program might be a relaxing and enjoyable addition to your routine.
Terrassa, BarcelonaAges 65 years+ - NCT07804940Recruiting
Feel good program for school climate and children's well-being
This study looks at whether a school program called Feel Good helps improve the school climate and children's well-being. If your child takes part, they answer a questionnaire before and after the program.
ParisAges 8–12 - NCT06416514Recruiting
Personalized help for mild behavioral changes
This study tests a personalized program to support people with mild behavioral impairment (changes in mood, motivation or social behavior) and see if it can improve their health. If you are 60 or older and notice these changes, this trial might help you get tailored support.
Fuzhou, FujianAges 60 years+ - NCT05384808Recruiting
Dog-assisted therapy for motivated kids
This study tests whether therapy sessions that involve a trained therapy dog can improve motivation and engagement in children and teens. It’s for youth who are starting therapy for the first time and can safely and comfortably interact with dogs.
BaselAges 9–17 - NCT05608551Recruiting
Animal-assisted therapy for children after trauma
This study tests a therapy program that uses animals to help children and teens who have had a traumatic event and still have post-traumatic stress symptoms. The goal is to see if this approach can reduce distressing symptoms and improve coping.
BaselAges 9–17 - NCT06005298Recruiting
Testing SBIRT to help with PrEP and alcohol use
This study looks at whether talking about alcohol use can help people stick with their PrEP routine. It tests a simple program called SBIRT (Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment) to support your health and HIV prevention.
Louisville, KentuckyAges 18–85 - NCT06515106Recruiting
Living with LGI1 encephalitis: a study on long-term symptoms
This study looks at symptoms, biomarkers, and mechanisms of the chronic phase of LGI1 antibody-mediated encephalitis. It aims to understand what happens after the acute stage and how to better manage long-term effects.
Barcelona, CataloniaAges Any age - NCT05703711Recruiting
MHealth plus nurse care for mental health in West Africa
This trial tests whether combining phone-based support (mHealth) with regular nurse-delivered care can improve outcomes for people with serious mental illness. You might benefit if you’re currently in an inpatient prayer camp and living with psychosis, mania, or depression.
AccraAges 18 years+ - NCT06518434RecruitingPhase 2
Cannabis oil for advanced liver cancer study
This study tests if cannabis oil can help people with advanced liver cancer that cannot be treated with standard therapies. It is a small pilot study to see if the oil is safe and may improve symptoms or quality of life.
GroningenAges 18 years+ - NCT07799493RecruitingPhase 4
Studying caplyta for adults with social anxiety disorder
This study tests whether the medication caplyta (lumateperone) helps reduce symptoms of social anxiety disorder compared to a placebo. If it works, it could give people a new treatment option.
New York, New YorkAges 18–65 - NCT07799311RecruitingPhase 4
Medication to prevent waking distress after child hernia surgery
This trial tests two medicines to help children wake up calmly and comfortably after hernia surgery under anesthesia. It aims to find which one works better to reduce agitation or confusion when coming out of anesthesia.
Islamabad, FederalAges 2–12 - NCT07794670RecruitingPhase 2
Study of obicetrapib for early Alzheimer's disease
This trial tests whether a new drug called obicetrapib can help people who have early signs of Alzheimer's disease but no symptoms yet. It aims to see if the drug can slow or prevent the disease from progressing.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 55–85 - NCT07800585Recruiting
Mental health support for French college students
This trial tests a new digital tool to help college students in France manage their mental health. It aims to see if the tool can improve well-being and provide support.
NiceAges 18 years+ - NCT06285721Recruiting
Brain stimulation for treating delirium
This trial tests if a gentle electrical brain stimulation (tACS) can help treat delirium. If you are over 50 and have had delirium for at least two days, you may be eligible.
Nijmegen, GelderlandAges 50 years+ - NCT07793045Recruiting
Binaural beats for adults with ADHD
This trial tests whether listening to special tones through headphones can help adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). You'd attend 12 listening sessions at the San Bernardino campus over six weeks.
San Bernardino, CaliforniaAges 18–55 - NCT07792837Recruiting
Online intuitive eating program for pregnant women with obesity
This study tests an online program that helps pregnant women with obesity learn to eat intuitively, which means listening to their body's hunger and fullness signals instead of dieting. The goal is to support their well-being during pregnancy.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07794371Enrolling by invitation
Laughter yoga for late pregnancy
This study looks at whether doing laughter yoga during the last three months of pregnancy can improve your well-being. It may help you feel more relaxed and positive as you prepare for birth.
Ağrı, AğriAges 18 years+ - NCT07795333Recruiting
Preventing body dissatisfaction in teen athletes
This study aims to prevent body dissatisfaction and eating disorders in adolescent athletes by offering a program at sports-specialized schools in Norway. If you are a student athlete, you may be able to join to learn healthy habits and improve your relationship with your body.
Oslo, KringsjåAges 13–17 - NCT07794956RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Memory study for older adults with a care partner
This study tests a dietary product, called LpD3.5, to see if it can help older adults with mild memory problems. You and a care partner would take part together.
Tampa, FloridaAges 60 years+
Common questions
- How many mental health clinical trials are recruiting?
- Clin2 is tracking 7,771 recruiting psychiatry studies from the U.S. registry right now, out of 12,314 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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