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
- NCT06305741Recruiting
Anxiety help for older Latino adults with cancer and their caregivers
This study tests a program to reduce anxiety in older Latino adults with cancer and their caregivers. It involves sessions with both the patient and their caregiver to learn coping skills.
Basking Ridge, New JerseyAges 40 years+ - NCT06313853Recruiting
Communication support for older adults with dementia and cancer
This study tests a communication coaching session to help older adults with both dementia and cancer talk with their family and doctors about treatment decisions. The goal is to make sure your wishes and needs are heard.
Rochester, New YorkAges 65 years+ - NCT06313918Recruiting
Exercise therapy for schizophrenia and bipolar disorder
This study tests whether an exercise program can help people with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder. It aims to see if physical activity improves mental health and overall well-being.
BergenAges 16 years+ - NCT06298279Recruiting
Online CBT for public safety personnel in Canada
This study tests an online therapy program (cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT) designed specifically for public safety personnel. It looks at how the timing of the course and learning from others affects your progress. You can join from anywhere in Canada.
Regina, SaskatchewanAges 18 years+ - NCT06311591Enrolling by invitation
Jaspr Health for suicide risk in the emergency department
This study tests a program called Jaspr Health, which is designed to help people who are at risk for suicide. If you are in the emergency department, Jaspr may give you tools and support to help you feel safer.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 18 years+ - NCT06305624Recruiting
Smartphone app to help people with alcohol-related liver disease stop drinking
This trial tests whether a smartphone program can help people with alcohol-related liver disease reduce or stop drinking. If you have liver disease related to alcohol and have used alcohol in the past 6 months, this app-based support may be for you.
Lansing, MichiganAges 18 years+ - NCT06315075Recruiting
Dialectical behavior therapy for teens with self-harm
This trial tests a therapy called dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) for teenagers who have hurt themselves or had suicidal thoughts in the last six months. The goal is to see if DBT helps reduce self-harm and suicidal feelings.
Bergen, BergenAges 13–18 - NCT06307535Recruiting
Meaning-centered therapy for cancer caregivers
This study tests a type of therapy that helps caregivers find meaning and cope with the stress of caring for someone with advanced cancer. It is done online, so you can join from home.
Miami, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT06295250Recruiting
Help for depression and poverty in Bangladesh
This study tests a program in Bangladesh that helps people with depression and poverty. You and your family would work together to improve your mood and financial situation over 18 months.
Dhaka, Dhaka DivisionAges 18–45 - NCT06296589Recruiting
Guilt Reduction vs. Prolonged Exposure for PTSD in Veterans
This study compares two types of talk therapy for Veterans with PTSD who also struggle with trauma-related guilt. One therapy focuses on reducing guilt, while the other is a standard trauma-focused treatment.
Little Rock, ArkansasAges 18 years+ - NCT06306443RecruitingPhase 3
Buprenorphine treatment for people leaving jail
This trial offers buprenorphine (a medication for opioid use disorder) to people in jail who are soon to be released. It helps you start treatment while incarcerated and continue it after you return to the community, aiming to reduce overdose and improve recovery.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT06313944Recruiting
German registry of Alzheimer's treated with sound wave therapy
This trial is a registry that collects information about people with Alzheimer's disease who receive a treatment called transcranial pulse stimulation (TPS), which uses gentle sound waves to stimulate the brain. The goal is to track safety and how well it works over time.
Potsdam, BrandenburgAges 18–85 - NCT06311162Recruiting
Early help for kids exposed to smoke at home
This study tests a digital program to help families with young children reduce their exposure to second-hand smoke. It aims to support parents who smoke and are interested in creating a healthier home environment.
BernAges Up to 5 years - NCT06306586Recruiting
Digital therapy for teens with eating disorders
This trial tests a digital treatment for adolescents aged 15 to 18 with certain eating disorders, like atypical anorexia or bulimia. It's designed to be done online, so you can participate from home.
Bømlo, VestlandAges 15–18 - NCT06311838Recruiting
Preventing opioid use among homeless youth
This study tests a program to help homeless youth build social connections and find stable housing to prevent opioid use. It will be conducted by Ohio State University.
Columbus, OhioAges 14–24 - NCT06296186Recruiting
PTSD treatment for veterans in substance use recovery
This trial tests a condensed form of prolonged exposure therapy for PTSD in veterans who are also receiving treatment for a substance use disorder. The goal is to help you process trauma and reduce substance use together.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06305182RecruitingPhase 2
Metreleptin for Anorexia Nervosa
This study tests a drug called metreleptin (a version of a hormone that helps regulate appetite and weight) in people hospitalized for anorexia nervosa. It may help with weight restoration and mood.
Zurich, Canton of ZurichAges 17–65 - NCT06297200Recruiting
Ultrasound treatment for complex back pain patients
This study tests a new, non-invasive ultrasound treatment for people with long-term back pain who also have opioid use disorder and anxiety. It aims to see if this gentle brain stimulation can reduce pain and improve quality of life.
Roanoke, VirginiaAges 18–65 - NCT06307977Recruiting
Couples counseling to reduce drug use and HIV risk
This study tests a couple-focused counseling approach to help male couples reduce drug use and lower the risk of HIV. You and your partner would join sessions together to talk about safer choices and support each other.
Detroit, MichiganAges 18–55 - NCT06306092Recruiting
Sleep for better mental health and school grades
This study looks at how helping teenagers sleep better can improve their mental health and school grades. It is open to students in Swedish high schools and upper secondary schools.
Kristianstad, Skåne CountyAges 13–19 - NCT06307574Recruiting
Smartphone study to help older adults manage blood pressure medication
This study tests a digital tool called bpMedManage to help adults aged 60 and older remember and manage their blood pressure medications. It's for people who have some memory or thinking challenges and use a smartphone.
Tucson, ArizonaAges 60 years+ - NCT06316830RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Finding the best buprenorphine dose for opioid use disorder
This trial tests different doses of buprenorphine to find the safest and most effective one for treating opioid use disorder and preventing overdose. It is for people who have used fentanyl and are starting or continuing buprenorphine treatment.
Providence, Rhode IslandAges 18 years+ - NCT06302413Recruiting
Thinking about the future during early recovery
This study looks at how thinking about the future might help people in early recovery from substance use. It recruits people who have been abstinent for 2 weeks to 1 year and are in outpatient treatment.
Indianapolis, IndianaAges 18–60 - NCT06191965RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
MitoQ supplement for early psychosis
This study tests whether a supplement called MitoQ can help people with early-stage psychosis by improving how their cells produce energy. If you are younger and have been treated for psychosis for less than 5 years, this trial may be an option for you.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 18–35
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.