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
- NCT06067165Recruiting
Online emotion-regulation program for teens
This trial tests an online program called POET that helps teens learn skills to manage emotions. The program includes a parent part, so a guardian will also be involved. It may be a good option if you are between 12 and 17, have mild to moderate mental health struggles, and are not already in another treatment.
StockholmAges 12–17 - NCT06339190Recruiting
Testing blood and voice for early dementia diagnosis
This study uses a simple blood test (neurofilament light chain) and a voice recording analysis to see if they can help diagnose dementia earlier. Researchers want to see if these markers can reliably detect brain changes in people with memory or thinking problems.
Box Hill, VictoriaAges 18 years+ - NCT06347926Recruiting
Light therapy for menopause symptoms in breast cancer
This study tests a light-based treatment (photobiomodulation) to see if it improves sexual quality of life for women with breast cancer who have menopause-related vaginal symptoms that the usual moisturizers did not relieve.
Montpellier, HéraultAges 18 years+ - NCT06345963Recruiting
Brain stimulation to improve connectivity in schizophrenia
This study tests if brain stimulation can improve how different brain regions communicate in people with schizophrenia. It may help improve thinking and daily function.
Houston, TexasAges 18–60 - NCT06355414RecruitingPhase 1
Psilocybin for chronic back pain and depression
This trial tests if psilocybin, a psychedelic drug, can help people with long-term low back pain who also have depression. If you qualify, you'll receive psilocybin in a controlled setting, and researchers will see how it affects your pain and mood.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 21–80 - NCT06345859RecruitingPhase 2
Brain and emotion study for young adults with or without depression history
This study looks at how the brain regulates mood and body signals in young adults ages 18-27. It includes people who have had depression in the past but are now well, as well as healthy volunteers with no psychiatric history.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18–27 - NCT06351501RecruitingPhase 3
Hormone treatment for gender dysphoria in teenagers
This study tests whether hormone therapy (such as testosterone or estrogen) helps reduce distress in teenagers who feel their gender does not match their body. It aims to see if starting hormones at this age improves mental well-being and overall quality of life.
ParisAges 13–14 - NCT06338397Recruiting
Social and emotional thinking in Alzheimer's
This study looks at how Alzheimer's disease and similar conditions affect social and emotional thinking. Researchers will use brain scans and questionnaires to understand these changes better.
LilleAges 40–85 - NCT06345872Recruiting
Better sleep to help reduce opioid use for chronic pain
This study tests a sleep improvement program to help people with chronic widespread pain reduce or stop their opioid pain medication. If you want to cut back on opioids and have trouble sleeping, this treatment might be a good fit.
Tampa, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT06349915Recruiting
Digital peer support for teens with suicidal thoughts
This trial tests a digital peer support program for adolescents who have recently had suicidal thoughts and feel depressed. The goal is to see if talking with trained peers through a smartphone app can help them feel better and safer.
The Bronx, New YorkAges 14–18 - NCT06352710Recruiting
Tracking recovery after brain or spine surgery
This study uses a smartphone app to track how you recover after brain or spine surgery. It helps doctors understand how side effects affect your daily life, so they can improve care.
Sankt Gallen, St.GallenAges 18 years+ - NCT06346028RecruitingPhase 4
TMS for quitting smoking
This study tests whether a brain stimulation therapy called transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) can help people quit smoking. It is for adults who smoke daily and are willing to try TMS as a treatment.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18–70 - NCT06355778Recruiting
Brain and Opioid Use Study
This study uses brain scans to understand how adversity affects opioid use and recovery. It compares people with opioid use disorder on buprenorphine, people taking buprenorphine for chronic pain, and healthy volunteers.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 18–55 - NCT06353711Recruiting
Caring Connections youth suicide detection and support
This study looks at better ways to find and help youth who are thinking about suicide or hurting themselves, especially those who have had trouble getting mental health services. It uses a team approach to connect youth with care and support.
Charlotte, North CarolinaAges 13 years+ - NCT06349083RecruitingPhase 2
Psilocybin-assisted treatment for alcohol use disorder
This study tests whether psilocybin, a psychedelic drug, combined with therapy can help people reduce or stop drinking. It aims to understand how psilocybin affects the brain and behavior in people with alcohol use disorder.
New York, New YorkAges 18–65 - NCT06350409Recruiting
Opioid use after surgery in teens
This study looks at how teens aged 12–17 use opioids after a scheduled surgery. It aims to understand outcomes and help improve pain management.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 12–17 - NCT06341413Recruiting
Teens with PTSD: sleep and emotion study
This study looks at how sleep affects the way teens with PTSD process emotions. It involves MRI scans and overnight sleep visits to understand the brain better. Participation may help researchers develop better treatments for PTSD in young people.
Madison, WisconsinAges 14–18 - NCT06341972Recruiting
Recovering after breathing support: a self-help program
This study tests a self-management program to help people who felt anxious after being on a breathing machine in the ICU. It aims to improve emotional recovery and quality of life.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT06340789RecruitingPhase 2
Sodium Benzoate Added to Antipsychotics for Resistant Schizophrenia
This study tests whether adding a supplement called sodium benzoate to your current antipsychotic medication can improve symptoms in schizophrenia that hasn't responded well to standard treatments. Researchers will measure brain chemistry changes and symptom improvement over time.
Chiayi CityAges 20–55 - NCT06341179Recruiting
Does more sleep help children learn and manage weight?
This study tests whether helping children sleep longer each night can help them learn better and manage their weight. It is for children ages 6–12 who are above a healthy weight and sleep 9 hours or less per night.
CopenhagenAges 6–12 - NCT06338904Recruiting
Suicide prevention program for adults over 50
This trial tests a brief problem-solving program delivered in different formats to help adults over 50 who are having thoughts of suicide. The goal is to see which format works best to reduce suicidal thoughts.
Santiago de Compostela, A CoruñaAges 50 years+ - NCT06358339Recruiting
A game-based app to lower suicide risk after leaving hospital
This trial tests a smartphone game designed to help people with mental health conditions stay safe after leaving the hospital. Participants will use the app with support from a family member or friend.
Shenzhen, GuangdongAges 18 years+ - NCT06321588Recruiting
Autoimmune dementia: predicting antibodies in new cognitive decline
This study looks for certain antibodies that might be causing your new memory or thinking problems. It aims to find patterns that could help diagnose autoimmune dementia earlier.
Bologna, BolognaAges 40–90 - NCT06324864Recruiting
START NOW Adapted for migrant teens, ages 14-18
This trial tests a culturally adapted version of a program called START NOW. It's designed to help teenagers who are migrants in Switzerland and are feeling depressed or very stressed learn new skills to feel better.
Basel, Canton of Basel-CityAges 14–18
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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