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
- NCT06183359Recruiting
Self-Identification Program for Depression
This study tests a self-identification program for people aged 18 to 70 who are currently in a major depressive episode. It aims to explore whether a simple self-monitoring tool can help you better manage your depression.
MontpellierAges 18–70 - NCT04069091Recruiting
Program to help mothers with depression during pregnancy or after birth
This trial studies a maternal depression prevention and early help program for people who screen positive for depression. It may help improve mental health during pregnancy or the postpartum period and support health for both parent and child.
Helsinki, UusimaaAges Any age - NCT03994510Recruiting
Study of shame in borderline personality disorder
This study looks at how people with borderline personality disorder experience shame and how that relates to symptoms and behavior. The goal is to better understand shame so future treatments can be more targeted.
Montpellier, HéraultAges 18 years+ - NCT06251258Recruiting
Reading emotions in faces: insomnia and feelings study
This study looks at how people with and without insomnia recognize emotions on faces. It aims to understand if sleep problems affect emotional understanding.
AngersAges 18–65 - NCT06230887Enrolling by invitation
New treatment for moral injury in veterans
This study tests a new therapy for veterans struggling with moral injury—distress from events that go against personal values. It compares two treatment approaches to see which works better.
Little Rock, ArkansasAges 18 years+ - NCT06229210RecruitingPhase 3
Lumateperone safety study for children with schizophrenia, bipolar, or autism
This trial tests a medication called lumateperone for children and teens with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or autism spectrum disorder. It aims to see if the medicine is safe and tolerable over time.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 5–17 - NCT06235632Enrolling by invitation
Selling to intoxicated customers: a study for Oregon stores
This study tests ways to help marijuana and alcohol stores in Oregon sell responsibly to customers who may be intoxicated. If you work at a store, you can join to help improve safety practices.
Golden, ColoradoAges 21 years+ - NCT06245031Enrolling by invitation
Long-term follow-up of sensory stimulation for Alzheimer's
This is a follow-up study for people who already completed the 12-month Hope Study (CA-0011). It tests long-term safety and effects of a gentle sensory stimulation device (light and sound) for Alzheimer's disease. You will continue using the device at home with a study partner.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 50–92 - NCT06248203Recruiting
Teacher-led mental health support for teens in Darjeeling
This trial tests a program in which teachers get extra training to support students with emotional or behavioral challenges in low-cost private schools in Darjeeling. It aims to see if teachers can make a positive difference for these teens.
Darjeeling, West BengalAges 13 years+ - NCT06239688Recruiting
Training program to improve dementia care in assisted living
This study tests a new training program meant to help staff at assisted living communities better care for people with dementia. It also invites family members to share their experiences to improve how care is given.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT06240325Recruiting
Sleep improvement program for teens with depression
This study tests a sleep program for teens who are depressed and have trouble getting enough sleep. It aims to help improve both sleep and mood.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 12–18 - NCT06246929Recruiting
Healthy aging for Black adults with chronic pain and memory concerns
This study tests a program to help Black adults aged 50+ manage chronic pain and early memory changes. It compares two approaches to see which works better for improving daily life and thinking skills.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 50 years+ - NCT06233344RecruitingPhase 2
Mindfulness and psilocybin study for healthy adults
This study tests whether combining mindfulness training with a single dose of psilocybin (a psychedelic found in certain mushrooms) can help healthy adults. It aims to explore how these two approaches together might improve well-being.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 25 years+ - NCT06236919Recruiting
Virtual reality for emotional regulation in kids and teens
This study tests a virtual reality program designed to help children and teens learn to manage their emotions. It's offered in schools and aims to improve emotional regulation skills.
BarcelonaAges 10–16 - NCT06229704Recruiting
Balance and dizziness study for children aged 6 months to 10 years
This study tests balance and inner-ear function in children who have delays in gross motor skills or dizziness/balance problems. It aims to understand these issues better and may help guide future care.
HerningAges 6 months–10 years - NCT06238700Recruiting
Studying allopregnanolone for depression in midlife women
This trial tests whether allopregnanolone, a natural brain chemical, can help depression in women going through menopause. It compares the effects against a placebo to see if it improves mood symptoms.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 40–60 - NCT06231602Recruiting
Depression and feeding in new mothers
This study looks at how a mother's mood after giving birth might affect how she feeds her baby. It aims to help first-time mothers get better support.
TaipeiAges 18 years+ - NCT06237218Recruiting
Occupational therapy to prevent falls in older adults with dementia
This program tests whether a special type of home-based occupational therapy (called COTID) can help older adults with dementia avoid falling again after a fall that sent them to the hospital. It compares this new approach to usual occupational therapy care.
LimogesAges 75 years+ - NCT06232226Recruiting
ADHD and addiction: a study on methylphenidate
This study looks at whether the medication methylphenidate (often used for ADHD) can help people who have both ADHD and an addiction. It aims to see if the medicine is safe and works well for people with both conditions.
Nantes, Loire-AtlantiqueAges 18–99 - NCT06252571RecruitingPhase 2
Melatonin and light therapy for idiopathic hypersomnia
This trial tests whether taking melatonin at night and using a bright light therapy device in the morning can improve excessive daytime sleepiness in people with idiopathic hypersomnia. It is a double-blind study, meaning neither you nor the doctors will know if you are getting the real treatment or a placebo.
StrasbourgAges 18–40 - NCT06246955Recruiting
Online group therapy to improve wellbeing in cancer patients
This study tests two types of online group therapy—Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Compassion-Based Therapy—to help people with cancer feel better emotionally. You'll join a small group with a therapist to learn skills for handling stress and finding peace.
Scottsdale, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT06234371Enrolling by invitation
Financial rewards for veterans finishing therapy
This trial tests whether offering money helps veterans stick with their counseling sessions. If you're a veteran in individual therapy, you may be able to earn financial incentives for completing your treatment.
Dallas, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06248268Recruiting
Thinking patterns in people with suicidal thoughts or attempts
This study looks at thinking patterns in people who have had suicidal thoughts or attempts, compared to those with other psychiatric disorders and healthy volunteers. The goal is to better understand how the brain works in these different groups.
BernAges 18 years+ - NCT06241300Recruiting
Parenting program for kids with attention or behavior challenges
This study tests a parenting program called the Chicago Parent Program to see if it helps children ages 4–5 who have trouble with attention, self-control, or following directions. Families who join will either receive the program right away or be in a control group that doesn't get it at first.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 4 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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