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
- NCT06236100Recruiting
Family substance use prevention with a family advocate
This study tests whether an extra advocate who helps families deal with past hardships makes a substance use prevention program work better. The program is for families with teens aged 7–17 in certain New Jersey communities that have higher rates of difficult childhood experiences and substance use problems.
Tinton Falls, New JerseyAges 7 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+ - NCT06247514Enrolling by invitation
BEET Diabetes Feasibility Study
This study tests whether a new program (BEET) can help people with type 2 diabetes who also struggle with disordered eating patterns. It aims to see if the program is helpful and practical for participants.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 18–65 - NCT06246214Recruiting
Biological rhythms for perinatal mental health
This study looks at whether understanding your body's daily rhythms (like sleep and activity) can help treat depression after childbirth. If you are 4-6 weeks postpartum and have been diagnosed with postnatal depression, this could be an option for you.
Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do SulAges 18 years+ - NCT06244641Recruiting
New Model for Relapse in Alcohol Use Disorder
This study is testing a new way to understand and predict relapse in people with alcohol use disorder. If you're currently hospitalized for this condition, researchers want to learn from your experience to improve care.
Brussels, Brussels CapitalAges 18 years+ - 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+ - 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 - NCT06234969Recruiting
Brain stimulation for PTSD: a learning study
This study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called cTBS can help people with PTSD learn to overcome fear. You will have brain scans and receive stimulation to see if it improves how your brain processes fear-related memories.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18–60 - 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+ - NCT06234501Recruiting
Does vitamin B6 help sensory issues in autism?
This trial tests whether taking a daily 100 mg vitamin B6 supplement can help with sensory reactivity in autistic adults. It involves taking either the vitamin or a placebo (fake pill) for a set period and reporting how your senses (like touch, sound, or light) feel.
ReadingAges 18–60 - NCT06243783Recruiting
Stress and Brain Energy: A Healthy Volunteer Study
This study looks at how stress affects your brain's energy use. It involves an MRI scan and is for healthy, right-handed adults aged 18–40.
ViennaAges 18–40 - NCT04132362Recruiting
Personalized music program for people with dementia in care homes
This feasibility study tests whether a personalized music listening program in care homes is practical and acceptable. It may help people with dementia by using familiar, chosen music and collecting feedback on how they respond.
Harpenden, HertfordshireAges Any age - NCT04811014RecruitingPhase 4
Helping young adults stop opioids after an emergency visit
This study offers an engagement program for young people who tested positive for opioids and meet criteria for opioid dependence. The goal is to help participants stop opioid use safely and learn whether this approach works well in the real-world emergency setting.
Houston, TexasAges 13–17 - NCT05874375Recruiting
Study for overactive bladder symptoms in men
This trial looks at a treatment for overactive bladder in adult men. If you qualify, you may be asked to follow study instructions and report symptom changes during treatment.
MaastrichtAges 18 years+ - NCT06043362Recruiting
Nicotine pouches for daily smokers
This study tests if nicotine pouches can help daily smokers reduce how many cigarettes they smoke. You'll try nicotine pouches, and researchers will track your progress.
Hershey, PennsylvaniaAges 21–70 - NCT06223503Recruiting
Pain support service study for veterans after surgery
This study tests a telehealth pain support program for veterans having orthopedic surgery. It aims to help manage pain after surgery and reduce the need for long-term opioid use.
Salt Lake City, UtahAges 18 years+ - NCT06217198Recruiting
Computerized depression program for veterans
This trial tests a computer-based program to help veterans with mild to moderate depression. It aims to see if the program can improve mood and is accessible online.
Waco, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT02929732Recruiting
Study muscle nerve activity in restless legs
This study looks at how active the nerves are in people with Willis-Ekbom disease (restless legs syndrome) and compares them with people without it. It may help researchers understand what drives symptoms and how the condition works in the body.
MontpellierAges 18–74 - NCT04816994RecruitingPhase 3
Cannabis extract for nerve back pain and painkiller needs
This trial studies whether a cannabis extract can reduce acute nerve-related pain in the back and lessen how much pain medication you need. It may help people with a short-term episode of “shooting” nerve pain from the spine.
JerusalemAges 18–70 - NCT06212687Recruiting
Digital education program for mental health outpatient care
This study tests a digital education program called StartHjelp for people waiting to start mental health outpatient treatment. The program helps you learn before therapy begins, so you might feel more prepared and get more out of your treatment.
Trondheim, TrøndelagAges 18–65 - NCT06216600Recruiting
Women's strength and resilience program for HIV and substance use
This study tests a program for women living with HIV who also struggle with substance use or heavy drinking. It combines exercise and support to help build strength and resilience. You may qualify if you've missed some HIV medications, have a detectable viral load, and have experienced violence.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06226077RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Sleep health program for African American adults
This study is testing a culturally tailored program to help African American adults who are overweight and sleep poorly get more sleep. If you join, you'll work with a coach to improve your sleep habits and health.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 21–75 - NCT06207162Recruiting
Brain scans and methadone treatment for opioid recovery
This study uses MRI scans over time to track brain changes in people with opioid use disorder who recently started methadone treatment. You can help researchers understand recovery patterns if you are early in your methadone journey and can commit to repeated visits.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 18–50 - NCT06213272Recruiting
Exercise and reading therapy for stroke-related reading problems
This study combines exercise with a targeted reading therapy to help people who have trouble reading after a stroke. It aims to see if this approach improves reading accuracy.
West Orange, New JerseyAges 18–85
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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