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
- NCT06451523Recruiting
Alliance180 Program for well-being in veterans and first responders
This study looks at how the Alliance180 Program helps improve well-being in adults who have been exposed to trauma. It is for veterans, first responders, or frontline healthcare workers who are currently experiencing trauma-related symptoms.
Saratoga Springs, New YorkAges 18–99 - NCT06445101Enrolling by invitation
Vital@Work: Preventing mental health issues at work
This trial tests a program called Vital@Work that helps prevent mental health problems at work. The study is open to employees of organizations that join the program.
AmsterdamAges 18 years+ - NCT06457256Enrolling by invitation
School program for ADHD and ODD in Mexico
This trial tests a new program to help school staff in Mexico support children with ADHD or ODD. It aims to train teachers and clinicians to better manage these behaviors and improve your child's school experience.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 5 years+ - NCT06457230Recruiting
Brain stimulation for methamphetamine use disorder
This study tests a new type of non-invasive brain stimulation (transcranial magnetic stimulation) that targets the cerebellum and prefrontal cortex to help people with methamphetamine use disorder. It aims to see if this treatment can reduce cravings and improve outcomes.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–60 - NCT06453980Recruiting
Brain plasticity study in mild memory loss
This study looks at how the brain changes in people with mild memory problems. It uses brain scans and a gentle, non-invasive electrical stimulation to see if we can improve brain function.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 60 years+ - NCT06445933Recruiting
Vitamin B6 for depression in pregnancy and after birth
This trial tests whether taking Vitamin B6 can help prevent depression in pregnant women and new mothers. If you are between 24 and 28 weeks pregnant and have no history of mental health conditions, you may be able to join.
TaipeiAges 20–50 - NCT06458933RecruitingPhase 2
Couples therapy for borderline personality disorder
This study tests talk therapy for couples where one person has borderline personality disorder (BPD). It aims to see if the therapy helps improve symptoms and relationship quality.
Toronto, CaliforniaAges 19 years+ - NCT06452407Recruiting
App for managing endometriosis symptoms and treatment
This trial tests a new app called elleFA to help track endometriosis symptoms and treatment. If you are being treated for endometriosis at the McGill University Health Centre, the app may make it easier to manage your care from home.
Montreal, QuebecAges 18 years+ - NCT06456372Recruiting
App for kids with ADHD
This study tests a smartphone app designed to help children with ADHD manage their symptoms. Researchers want to see if using the app can improve focus and daily functioning.
Irvine, CaliforniaAges 8–12 - NCT06450418Recruiting
Digital app for speech and health monitoring
This trial tests a digital app that tracks speech and health changes. It is open to people with certain neurological conditions, their caregivers, and healthy volunteers.
EdinburghAges 16 years+ - NCT06442592Recruiting
Understanding development in kids with heart defects
This study looks at how children with complex congenital heart defects develop, especially their brain and learning skills. It will help doctors provide better support for these children.
Brest, Brittany RegionAges 3–11 - NCT06444360Recruiting
Program to reduce stimulant use and risky sex in young adults
This study tests a program to help sexually active young adults reduce stimulant use and risky sexual behavior. It involves online coaching sessions, and you can join from home if you have a private space and video chat access.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 16–24 - NCT06455384Recruiting
Studying a digital tool for genetic testing services
This trial tests a new online tool called the Genetics Navigator, which helps people access genetic testing services more easily. If you or your child have been referred for genetic testing at Mount Sinai Hospital or SickKids in Toronto, this study may help you manage the process online.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT06455527Recruiting
Heart-guided brain stimulation for depression
This trial tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called tDCS, guided by your heart rate, can help improve depression symptoms. If you have mild to moderate depression and are not on medication, you may be eligible.
New York, New YorkAges 18–65 - NCT06458959Enrolling by invitation
Web-based care planning guide for parents in early intervention
This study is testing a new web-based guide to help parents and caregivers make care plans for their child in early intervention. If you join, you'll use the guide and share your feedback to see if it's useful.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT06456983Recruiting
Maintenance ECT for hard-to-treat schizophrenia
This trial tests if regular electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) can help people whose schizophrenia has not improved with clozapine or who cannot take clozapine. Researchers will see if maintenance ECT helps prevent symptoms from returning.
AachenAges 18–75 - NCT06442423RecruitingPhase 1
Psilocybin study for people with psychiatric symptoms
This trial tests if psilocybin, a substance found in certain mushrooms, can help people with various mental health symptoms that affect daily life. You would take a single dose in a supervised setting and be monitored for changes in your mood and well-being.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 18 years+ - NCT06440577Recruiting
Brain scan study of craving and choice in opioid use
This study uses brain scans (MRI) to understand how craving affects decision-making in people with opioid use disorder. It compares their brain activity to healthy volunteers, which may lead to better treatments.
Piscataway, New JerseyAges 18 years+ - NCT06447350Recruiting
Alcohol habits in young adults
This study looks at alcohol habits in young adults. Participants fill out surveys about their drinking, identity, and motivations. It helps researchers understand why people drink and how to support healthier choices.
CaenAges 18–30 - NCT06446349Recruiting
Helping reduce long-term use of benzodiazepine or Z-drugs
This study tests whether a brief motivational interview can help people safely reduce or stop taking benzodiazepines or Z-drugs (like sleeping pills or anxiety meds) they have used daily for at least 6 months. It aims to support patients in trying to lower their dose with their doctor's guidance.
AnnonayAges 18 years+ - NCT06448767Recruiting
Probiotics for autism symptoms in children
This study tests whether a daily probiotic supplement (a mix of good bacteria) can help reduce autism symptoms in children. It lasts 3 months and involves filling out questionnaires about your child's behavior at the start and end of the trial.
Warsaw, WarsawAges 7–15 - NCT06443996Enrolling by invitation
Sleep, mood, and colorectal cancer recovery study
This study looks at how your sleep quality and emotional well-being before surgery might affect your recovery from colorectal cancer. By filling out questionnaires, you help doctors learn whether these factors play a role in the cancer coming back.
ShanghaiAges 18–80 - NCT06454344Recruiting
Sleep and childhood experiences study in young adults
This study looks at how sleep is affected by tough childhood experiences. It tests whether changing sleep patterns can help young adults who have had these experiences and currently have poor sleep.
Iowa City, IowaAges 18–29 - NCT06441864Recruiting
Behavioral treatment for nightmares in REM sleep behavior disorder
This study tests a behavioral therapy (non-drug treatment) for nightmares in people with REM sleep behavior disorder (RBD). It's designed for you and a family member who lives with you.
Salt Lake City, UtahAges 18 years+
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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