Psychiatry
Mental health clinical trials
Depression, anxiety, and other mental-health and behavioral conditions. We’re tracking 7,771 recruiting studies in this area right now.
By phase
- Not applicable6,421
- Phase 2492
- Phase 1248
- Phase 3237
- Phase 4212
- Phase 1/Phase 294
- Phase 2/Phase 367
Top conditions
- Anxiety388
- Depression381
- Alzheimer Disease338
- Autism Spectrum Disorder240
- Dementia225
- Mild Cognitive Impairment194
- Schizophrenia184
- Major Depressive Disorder174
- Insomnia159
- Cognitive Impairment150
- Alcohol Use Disorder142
- Opioid Use Disorder141
- Stress117
- PTSD105
- Mental Health99
- Autism94
- Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI)88
- Suicidal Ideation87
Leading sponsors
- VA Office of Research and Development105
- Yale University86
- Massachusetts General Hospital77
- Stanford University68
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris64
- Johns Hopkins University61
- University of California, Los Angeles58
- The University of Hong Kong51
- University of Pennsylvania51
- Karolinska Institutet50
Where studies are running
- California517
- Massachusetts265
- New York255
- Texas209
- Maryland175
- Pennsylvania169
- Florida145
- Alabama118
- Arizona109
- Illinois103
Recruiting studies7,771 total
- NCT07784946Recruiting
A sleep intervention for people with mild cognitive impairment
This study tests a behavioral sleep intervention for people with mild cognitive impairment or mild dementia. It aims to improve sleep and overall well-being. You may qualify if you have mild cognitive impairment and sleep problems.
Kowloon, Hung HomAges 18 years+ - NCT07788716Recruiting
Reactions to drink cues in alcohol use disorder
This study looks at how people with alcohol use disorder react to the sight and smell of their favorite alcoholic drinks compared to non-alcoholic versions. You'll need to avoid alcohol before each session.
Dallas, TexasAges 21–70 - NCT07786532Recruiting
Sports-based cognitive therapy for children's attention and memory
This study tests a sports-based cognitive therapy program for children aged 8-12 with mild attention or behavioral issues. It aims to improve their attention and memory through structured sports activities.
Chak Six Hundred Twenty-four, KpkAges 8–12 - NCT07786883Recruiting
Dialectical behavior therapy for behavioral problems in autism
This study tests whether dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), a type of talk therapy that helps manage emotions and behaviors, is effective for adults with autism who also have behavioral problems like self-harm or emotional outbursts. Participants will receive DBT and be followed to see if their symptoms improve.
Leeuwarden, Provincie FrieslandAges 16 years+ - NCT07789457Recruiting
Exercise program for children with autism and sleep problems
This study tests an exercise program for children with autism who have trouble sleeping. The goal is to see if regular exercise can improve sleep and overall well-being.
TaipeiAges 4–10 - NCT07789847Recruiting
How water intake affects thinking
This study looks at how your usual water intake affects your thinking and memory. You'll need to be a healthy adult, and they'll check your hydration levels before you join.
LiverpoolAges 18–35 - NCT07790107Enrolling by invitation
Pre-appointment messaging for behavioral health intake
This trial is testing a way to send pre-appointment messages to adults who are starting outpatient behavioral health therapy at Geisinger. It aims to see if these messages help improve attendance and engagement in treatment.
Danville, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07791472Recruiting
Delirium and light: a pilot study on risk factors
This study looks at why some patients in intensive care develop confusion (delirium) and whether light exposure affects it. It may help improve care for older patients in the hospital.
LondonAges 50 years+ - NCT07787039Recruiting
Support program for opioid recovery after giving birth
This study tests a program that helps women who recently gave birth and are recovering from opioid use disorder. It brings in a support person (like a friend or family member) to help you stay on track with your recovery.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07785362Enrolling by invitation
Brain stimulation for teens with fibromyalgia or chronic pain
This study tests a non-invasive brain stimulation technique to see if it can reduce pain in teenagers and young adults with fibromyalgia or other long-lasting muscle and bone pain that hasn't responded to usual treatments. It aims to help calm overactive pain signals in the brain.
Genova, GEAges 10–21 - NCT07786116Recruiting
Gut bacteria in Parkinson's disease and related conditions
This study looks at how certain gut bacteria (methanogens) are involved in the progression of Parkinson's disease and related conditions. It aims to understand the connection between gut health and brain health, which may lead to better treatments.
Cambridge, CB2Ages 55 years+ - NCT07789236Enrolling by invitation
Music and Coloring for Cancer Fear During Screening
This study tests whether coloring and listening to music can reduce fear of cancer and anxiety during screening. It may help you feel more relaxed during the screening process.
Ağrı, AğriAges 18–65 - NCT07787169RecruitingPhase 1
Study of amyloid-targeting therapies for Alzheimer's disease
This study tests several new experimental medications that target amyloid plaques, the protein clumps linked to Alzheimer's disease. It aims to find out if these treatments are safe and well-tolerated in people with early-stage Alzheimer's and in healthy volunteers.
Anaheim, CaliforniaAges 18–85 - NCT07785960Enrolling by invitation
Sleep tracking with a special patch after night shifts
This trial tests a patch that you wear while sleeping after a night shift to see if it helps you recover and tracks your sleep. You will also wear a sleep tracker on your wrist.
Birmingham, West MidlandsAges 18 years+ - NCT06538974Recruiting
Long-term use of an exoskeleton for leg weakness
This trial tests a walking device called an exoskeleton to help people with leg weakness or movement problems. It's designed to see if using the exoskeleton regularly over time can help improve walking or mobility.
ParisAges 18 years+ - NCT05855720Recruiting
Study of flexible care plans across hospitals
This study compares how flexible, integrated treatment projects are carried out across different hospitals nationwide. It’s mainly looking at what happens in routine care, so it may help improve how future care is organized.
MagdeburgAges Any age - NCT06542094Recruiting
Brain stimulation for severe depression that hasn't improved with other treatments
This trial tests if deep brain stimulation (a device that sends tiny electrical pulses to mood-related brain areas) can help people with tough-to-treat depression. It uses brain-signal monitoring to see which patterns predict improvement.
Chengdu, SichuanAges 18–65 - NCT06542224Recruiting
Finding Brain Signals to Guide OCD Deep Brain Stimulation
This study is testing whether brain signals measured during deep brain stimulation (DBS) can help doctors better treat Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. It may offer a new way to personalize treatment for people with severe, treatment-resistant OCD.
Chengdu, SichuanAges 18–65 - NCT06541782Recruiting
Creative arts therapy for children with intellectual disabilities
This study explores whether creative arts activities (like drawing, music, or dance) can help children with intellectual or developmental disabilities and their mothers feel closer and more connected. You and your child would take part in fun, creative sessions together.
HaifaAges 3–7 - NCT05409794Recruiting
Testing blood lithium levels in people with depression and suicidality
This study checks how much lithium is naturally present in the blood and whether that relates to suicidal thoughts or attempts in people with a current major depressive episode. It may help researchers understand biological factors linked to suicide risk and improve future prevention.
MontpellierAges 18 years+ - NCT05471232Recruiting
Genomic testing for youth mental health crises with IDD
This study looks at genetic (DNA) information to understand mental health crises in youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities. It may help doctors learn why these crises happen and improve how future families are supported.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges 7–17 - NCT05508841Recruiting
Study how brain stimulation may work in mild Alzheimer’s
This study looks at how mild to moderate Alzheimer’s affects response to a noninvasive brain stimulation treatment (transcranial direct current stimulation). It may help researchers learn who benefits most and why.
Toronto, OntarioAges 50–90 - NCT04524338Recruiting
At-home brain stimulation study for dementia
This study looks at using a home device that delivers a mild electrical current to the brain (“tDCS”) over time in people with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias. It aims to learn whether this approach is safe and potentially helpful for symptoms.
Montreal, QuebecAges 50–100 - NCT06550167Recruiting
Nano PSO for brain protection in substance users
This trial tests whether a supplement called Nano PSO can help protect the brain in people who have used methamphetamines, cocaine, and cannabis for at least three years. It looks at effects during the withdrawal period for men currently in residential treatment.
Guadalajara, JaliscoAges 18–50
Common questions
- How many mental health clinical trials are recruiting?
- Clin2 is tracking 7,771 recruiting psychiatry studies from the U.S. registry right now, out of 12,314 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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