Psychiatry
Mental health clinical trials
Depression, anxiety, and other mental-health and behavioral conditions. We’re tracking 7,779 recruiting studies in this area right now.
By phase
- Not applicable6,422
- Phase 2492
- Phase 1250
- Phase 3240
- Phase 4212
- Phase 1/Phase 294
- Phase 2/Phase 369
Top conditions
- Anxiety387
- Depression382
- Alzheimer Disease338
- Autism Spectrum Disorder239
- Dementia228
- Mild Cognitive Impairment198
- Schizophrenia184
- Major Depressive Disorder173
- Insomnia159
- Cognitive Impairment150
- Alcohol Use Disorder145
- Opioid Use Disorder143
- Stress117
- PTSD105
- Mental Health99
- Autism94
- Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI)89
- Suicidal Ideation89
Leading sponsors
- VA Office of Research and Development104
- Yale University87
- Massachusetts General Hospital77
- Stanford University68
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris64
- Johns Hopkins University62
- University of California, Los Angeles58
- University of Pennsylvania53
- Karolinska Institutet51
- The University of Hong Kong51
Where studies are running
- California520
- Massachusetts267
- New York255
- Texas209
- Maryland176
- Pennsylvania170
- Florida149
- Alabama118
- Arizona109
- Illinois104
Recruiting studies7,779 total
- NCT06239519Recruiting
JoyPop mobile app for youth mental health
This trial is testing a mobile app called JoyPop to help youth with their mental health while they wait for counselling. Participants use the app for a few weeks and share feedback.
Thunder Bay, OntarioAges 12–17 - NCT06330584RecruitingPhase 2
Nasal spray for anxiety in palliative care
This trial tests a nasal spray called midazolam to quickly reduce anxiety in people receiving palliative care. If you're an adult in the hospital with sudden anxiety, this could help you feel calmer.
Basel, Canton of Basel-CityAges 18 years+ - NCT06475898Recruiting
Tracking Huntington's disease burden over time
This study follows people with Huntington's disease (or those who carry the gene) over time using online surveys. It aims to better understand how the disease progresses, which could help improve future care.
Rochester, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT06464952Recruiting
Prebiotics for PTSD and cirrhosis
This trial tests if a prebiotic supplement can improve gut health and PTSD symptoms in people with cirrhosis and PTSD. It aims to see if changing the gut microbiome can help both conditions.
Richmond, VirginiaAges 18 years+ - NCT06462196Recruiting
Study of Depression, Bipolar Disorder & Suicide Risk
This study looks at how depression, bipolar disorder, and suicide risk naturally change over time. It aims to better understand these conditions so doctors can improve treatments.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–120 - NCT06473623Recruiting
Ear-based nerve stimulation for autism
This trial tests a new, non-invasive way to stimulate the vagus nerve using a gentle device on the ear. The goal is to see if it can help improve social and communication symptoms in children and young adults with autism.
Tai PoAges 7–26 - NCT06472115Recruiting
Parent-led therapy for autistic children who need routines
This study tests a program where parents help their autistic children who really struggle with changes in routines (insistence on sameness). It aims to reduce the need for family members to constantly adjust to these behaviors.
Stanford, CaliforniaAges 6–11 - NCT06466356Recruiting
Learning to prevent suicide after a crisis
This trial tests a short educational program to help people who have had a suicide attempt or serious suicidal thoughts. The goal is to reduce future risk by teaching coping skills and support strategies.
Levanger, TrøndelagAges 18–99 - NCT06474221Recruiting
Testing a therapy to reduce suicide risk in teens
This study tests a therapy called EBPSI for teenagers who have attempted suicide within the past month. The goal is to see if the therapy can help lower the risk of future suicide attempts.
Bengaluru, KarnatakaAges 12–18 - NCT06472492Recruiting
Yoga for thinking and memory after depression
This study tests whether yoga can help improve thinking and memory in people who have had depression but are now feeling better. You would participate in a yoga program and researchers will see if it helps your cognitive skills.
Bengaluru, KarnatakaAges 18–60 - NCT06471504Recruiting
Eye tracking to help detect autism risk in toddlers
This study uses eye tracking technology to help detect early signs of autism in young children during regular health checkups. It may help identify children who could benefit from early support.
Indianapolis, IndianaAges 1–4 - NCT06460220Enrolling by invitation
Online support for parents of suicidal teens
This study tests an online course for parents of teenagers who have had suicidal thoughts, to help them better support their child. It is for families already getting care at a specific clinic at Nationwide Children's Hospital.
Columbus, OhioAges 10–18 - NCT06466460Recruiting
Interactive bike for quality of life in memory loss
This study tests if using a special interactive stationary bike can improve quality of life for older adults with memory or thinking problems who live in nursing homes. You would be asked to pedal the bike a few times, and the program makes it fun and engaging.
ÖrebroAges 65 years+ - NCT06468618Recruiting
Sleep and stress program for kids getting stem cell transplant
This study tests a program to help children ages 9–17 who are getting a stem cell transplant at Boston Children's Hospital. It aims to improve sleep and reduce stress for both the child and their family.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 9–17 - NCT06465641RecruitingPhase 4
Methylphenidate for ADHD symptoms in KBG syndrome
This study tests if the medication methylphenidate (commonly used for ADHD) can help manage attention and behavior problems in people with KBG syndrome. Each person acts as their own test case to see if the drug works for them.
Nijmegen, GelderlandAges 6–20 - NCT06471374Recruiting
Circadian rhythm in delayed sleep-wake phase disorder
This study looks at how your body's internal clock works in people with delayed sleep-wake phase disorder, especially those living at high altitudes. It aims to understand the causes of this sleep problem and may help find better treatments.
Boulder, ColoradoAges 16–40 - NCT06467539RecruitingPhase 2
New combination treatment for early Alzheimer's or memory loss
This trial tests a new combination treatment (DAOIB and an antioxidant) for people with early Alzheimer's or mild cognitive impairment. It aims to see if the treatment can help slow or improve memory and thinking problems.
Kaohsiung CityAges 50–90 - NCT06466005Recruiting
Phone app to help reverse overdoses in Philadelphia
This trial tests a smartphone app that helps people quickly reverse an opioid overdose. If you live or work in certain Philadelphia neighborhoods, the app may help you save a life.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06470516Recruiting
Brain stimulation for cognitive issues in schizophrenia
This study tests a type of brain stimulation called high-definition transcranial alternating current stimulation (hi-tACS) to see if it can improve thinking and memory in people with schizophrenia. If you are a right-handed adult with stable schizophrenia, you may be able to join.
Hanzhou, ZhejiangAges 18 years+ - NCT06469983Recruiting
Robotic vs. traditional standing therapy for severe brain injury
This trial compares using a robotic device versus standard therapy to help people with severe brain injury practice standing. It tests whether the robotic approach leads to better recovery of standing ability.
Sant'Angelo dei Lombardi, AvellinoAges 18–75 - NCT06465381Recruiting
Suicide prevention program for teens in Mozambique schools
This trial tests a safety planning and therapy program to help teens with suicidal thoughts. It is for students in certain schools in Mozambique.
BeiraAges Any age - NCT06471816Recruiting
A kindergarten program to support children's mental health
This study tests a simple conversation-based program in kindergartens to support young children's emotional well-being. If your child is in their third last year of kindergarten, you may be able to join.
BergenAges 2–3 - NCT06474026Recruiting
Focused Ultrasound for Stimulant Use Disorder
This trial tests a non-invasive brain treatment called focused ultrasound for people with stimulant use disorder (like methamphetamine or cocaine). It aims to help reduce cravings and improve recovery by gently stimulating a brain area involved in addiction.
Seoul, SeoulAges 19–60 - NCT06463054Recruiting
Testing a program to reduce suicide risk in mothers and children
This study looks at how a mother's history of suicidal behavior might affect her child's emotional health. It tests a program designed to help both mothers and children build stronger coping skills together.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges Any age
Common questions
- How many mental health clinical trials are recruiting?
- Clin2 is tracking 7,779 recruiting psychiatry studies from the U.S. registry right now, out of 12,461 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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