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
- 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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+ - NCT06448403Recruiting
Alzheimer's assessment study with brain scans
This study uses brain scans (MRI and EEG) to better understand Alzheimer's disease. It compares people with MCI or Alzheimer's to healthy volunteers to see how the disease affects the brain.
Trondheim, TrønderlagAges 65 years+ - NCT05405803Recruiting
Web app to improve depressive symptoms in midlife Korean American women
This study tests a web-based (internet) program to help reduce depressive symptoms in midlife Korean American women. You may qualify if you’ve had mild to moderate low mood recently and can use the internet.
Austin, TexasAges 40–60 - NCT05740735Recruiting
Testing sound-based brain signals to predict recovery after severe brain injury
This study checks how a brain responds to two kinds of sounds—neutral tones and emotional sounds—in people with a persistent disorder of consciousness after a serious event like stroke, head injury, or cardiac arrest. The goal is to see whether these brain “signal” tests can help doctors predict outcomes.
Paris, IDFAges 18 years+ - NCT05895006Recruiting
Study brain responses in PTSD using stimulation and brain scans
This study looks at how anxiety and stress show up in the brain in people with PTSD, using brain stimulation and brain scanning. If you’re eligible, it may help researchers understand your symptoms and how they relate to brain activity.
Houston, TexasAges 18–50 - NCT06091306Recruiting
Study of family therapy for teens with anorexia
This study looks at how families change during a special type of therapy called multifamily therapy (where several families meet together) for teens with anorexia nervosa. The goal is to understand what helps families improve, so doctors can make treatment better.
Paris, Île-de-France RegionAges 6 years+ - NCT06211517Recruiting
Teens' experiences with medication for anorexia
This study explores how adolescents with anorexia feel about taking antidepressants or antipsychotics. It aims to understand their experiences to improve care.
Paris, IDFAges 12 years+ - NCT05620940RecruitingPhase 1
IV drug safety and absorption study in healthy men
This Phase 1 study tests two experimental medicines given by IV to healthy men. It checks safety and how the body absorbs and processes the drugs (their “pharmacokinetic” profile).
Herston, QueenslandAges 18–55 - NCT05149742Recruiting
Study of hearing loss and thinking skills in midlife adults
This study looks at how severe hearing loss affects thinking and memory in adults aged 45–64. Researchers will compare people with significant hearing loss to people with normal hearing who are similar in age, sex, and education.
ParisAges 45–64 - NCT06432985Recruiting
Smoking cessation coaching for veterans with cancer
This study tests a counseling program to help veterans who smoke quit smoking, especially those undergoing cancer treatment or lung cancer screening. It may improve health outcomes during cancer care.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05999578Recruiting
Can hypnosis help improve heart MRI images?
This study tests whether hypnosis can help people who are anxious—and those who are not—stay still enough for a better-quality heart MRI. It takes place in France and requires you to speak French.
BordeauxAges 18 years+ - NCT06361095RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Brain training for depression: attention bias modification trial
This trial tests a computer-based brain training program designed to change how you pay attention to emotional information. It may help reduce depression symptoms by training your brain to focus less on negative cues.
Austin, TexasAges 18–70 - NCT06431087Recruiting
mindfulness for stress reduction in a hospital community
This study tests a mindfulness program called 'Healthy Under Stress' to see if it helps reduce stress. It is open to employees, patients, and family members at the Robert-Bosch-Krankenhaus and Bosch Health Campus.
Stuttgart, Baden WürtenbergAges 18 years+ - NCT06426953Recruiting
Proteins in blood to predict confusion after surgery in older diabetics
This study looks at proteins in your blood (TGF-β and INS-PI3K-AKT) to see if they can predict confusion after surgery (postoperative delirium) in older adults with diabetes. It may help doctors identify who is at higher risk.
Duyun, GuizhouAges 65 years+ - NCT06434571RecruitingPhase 2
Comparing two sleep treatments for people with MS
This trial tests if talking with a sleep coach by video is better than a web-based program for improving sleep, reducing fatigue, and protecting the brain in people with multiple sclerosis (MS). Both treatments focus on changing thoughts and habits around sleep.
Kansas City, KansasAges 18–65 - NCT06420557Recruiting
Reducing fear of animals with brain feedback
This study uses brain scans to help people with animal phobias reduce their fear without consciously trying. It tests a new method that may make fear responses weaker over time.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18–65 - NCT06437132Enrolling by invitation
Digital Thanotyping for End-of-Life Care in Dementia
This study tests a digital system (called 'thanotyping') to better understand the last stages of life in people with dementia who live in nursing homes. The goal is to improve care and support for both patients and families during this time.
Bergen, VestlandAges 65 years+ - NCT06425237Recruiting
Aromatherapy and music for stress during brain scan
This study tests if calming scents (aromatherapy) and relaxing music can help reduce stress during a brain artery scan (cerebral arteriography). If you are scheduled for this scan, the study may offer a way to feel more at ease during the procedure.
RouenAges 18 years+ - NCT06439992Recruiting
New PET scan tracer to detect Alzheimer's in the brain
This study tests a new PET imaging tracer called Fluselenamyl to see how well it shows amyloid plaques (a protein linked to Alzheimer's) in the brain. It may help improve early diagnosis for people with Alzheimer's or support research in healthy volunteers.
St Louis, MissouriAges 18 years+ - NCT06429956Recruiting
Combined online therapy for anxiety and depression
This trial tests a new type of therapy that combines different treatment methods for anxiety and depression. It is completely online, so you can join from home, and it aims to help you feel better by tailoring the therapy to your needs.
AarhusAges 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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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.