Psychiatry
Mental health clinical trials
Depression, anxiety, and other mental-health and behavioral conditions. We’re tracking 8,192 recruiting studies in this area right now.
By phase
- Not applicable6,797
- Phase 2511
- Phase 1258
- Phase 3244
- Phase 4213
- Phase 1/Phase 298
- Phase 2/Phase 371
Top conditions
- Depression420
- Anxiety412
- Alzheimer Disease342
- Autism Spectrum Disorder258
- Dementia226
- Mild Cognitive Impairment199
- Schizophrenia192
- Major Depressive Disorder188
- Cognitive Impairment157
- Insomnia152
- Alcohol Use Disorder150
- Opioid Use Disorder145
- Stress136
- PTSD110
- Autism95
- Mental Health92
- Suicidal Ideation92
- Anxiety Disorders85
Leading sponsors
- VA Office of Research and Development104
- Yale University95
- Massachusetts General Hospital78
- Stanford University72
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris65
- Johns Hopkins University63
- University of California, Los Angeles61
- The University of Hong Kong52
- University of Pennsylvania52
- Karolinska Institutet50
Where studies are running
- California529
- New York267
- Massachusetts263
- Texas223
- Maryland176
- Pennsylvania175
- Florida153
- Alabama118
- Arizona117
- Connecticut113
Recruiting studies8,191 total
- NCT07219953RecruitingPhase 3
Testing brenipatide for alcohol use disorder
This study tests an experimental medicine called brenipatide to help people reduce or stop drinking. It involves getting a daily injection and completing check-ins and questionnaires over several months.
Scottsdale, ArizonaAges 18–75 - NCT07216716Recruiting
Health app recommendation tool for Alzheimer's caregivers
This study tests a tool that helps find health apps for people caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's or a related dementia. It aims to see if the tool makes it easier to choose useful apps for your caregiving journey.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18–65 - NCT07607613Recruiting
Support for LGBTQ+ Parents with Depression Risk
This study offers group support sessions for LGBTQ+ parents who are pregnant or recently had a baby and are experiencing mild depression or worry about postpartum depression. The goal is to help prevent depression from getting worse and improve emotional well-being during this important life transition.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT07505381Recruiting
Parent training for child behavior (ages 0-12)
This study tests two parent training programs (HOT DOCS and DOCS K-5) that teach skills to help manage young children's disruptive behavior. It's for caregivers or professionals who speak English or Spanish and care for a child up to 12 years old.
Tampa, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT07284667RecruitingPhase 2
A new medicine for depression that hasn't improved with other treatments
This trial tests a new medicine called ACP-211 in adults with major depression who have not gotten enough relief from at least two previous antidepressants. The goal is to see if it can help when other treatments have not worked well.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18–65 - NCT05368493Enrolling by invitation
Study how air pollution affects youth development
This study looks at whether exposure to air pollution during youth is linked to how children grow, learn, or develop. You may be invited if your family is already part of an earlier birth cohort study and can complete questionnaires and (if needed) brain imaging safely.
New York, New YorkAges 6 months–11 years - NCT07227987Recruiting
Cognitive rehab for anger in Veterans with TBI and PTSD
This study tests a cognitive rehabilitation program to help Veterans with TBI and PTSD manage anger. You and a trusted support person will participate together to learn skills to reduce anger and improve thinking.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT07750639Enrolling by invitationPhase 4
Reducing painkiller use after hand surgery
This study tests a new approach to prescribing fewer opioid pain pills after hand, wrist, or elbow surgery. It aims to help reduce the risk of opioid misuse while still controlling pain after surgery.
Orlando, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT06907654Recruiting
Couples' affect and relationships study
This study looks at how couples' moods and relationships interact over time. You and your partner will use a smartphone app and respond to daily text surveys for 3 weeks.
Madison, WisconsinAges 18 years+ - NCT07032480Recruiting
Sleep, Neck Pain, and Depression Study
This study looks at how sleep problems, neck pain, and depression might be connected in healthy young adults. It aims to help understand these common issues better.
Istanbul, ÜsküdarAges 18–28 - NCT07021053Recruiting
Online therapy for alcohol use: a Canadian study
This trial tests an internet-delivered cognitive behaviour therapy program for people who drink more than they'd like. It aims to see how your daily actions and decisions affect your drinking habits and help you make changes.
Regina, SaskatchewanAges 18 years+ - NCT07044154Recruiting
Sun Tai Chi for heart, lung, and mental health in college students
This trial tests whether a gentle Sun-style Tai Chi program can improve your heart and lung fitness as well as your mental well-being if you have mild to moderate stress, anxiety, or depression. It's for university students who are not already very active and who are not taking mental health medicines.
Talca, Maule RegionAges 18–29 - NCT07066605Recruiting
Dexmedetomidine for agitation during breathing tube removal
This trial tests whether a sedative called dexmedetomidine can reduce agitation in ICU patients when they are being weaned off a breathing tube. If you experience restlessness or agitation during the weaning process, this medication might help you stay calm.
SohagAges 19 years+ - NCT07068685Enrolling by invitation
Testing a suicide risk tool in primary care
This study is testing a computer program that helps doctors spot people who might be at risk for suicide. If you have a primary care visit at Kaiser Permanente Washington, the program will use your health records to see if you could benefit from extra support.
Seattle, WashingtonAges 18 years+ - NCT07006324Recruiting
Home visits for high-risk postpartum parents in Mississippi Delta
This program offers home visits after childbirth for mothers and parents in the Mississippi Delta who had a high-risk pregnancy. It aims to provide support and care to help you and your baby stay healthy.
Jackson, MississippiAges 18–45 - NCT07008950Recruiting
Health education for Syrian refugee young women in Lebanon
This study tests a program to help Syrian refugee women and girls learn about their bodies, relationships, and how to stay healthy. It aims to give them confidence and knowledge to make informed choices.
BeirutAges 15–15 - NCT07060638RecruitingPhase 2
Combination therapy for severe alcoholic hepatitis
This trial tests a combination of treatments for people with severe alcohol-related liver disease (alcoholic hepatitis) that has not responded to standard care. The goal is to improve liver function and help you stop drinking.
Indianapolis, IndianaAges 18–70 - NCT06960668Recruiting
Nature for Body Image
This study looks at whether spending time in nature can help improve how young women feel about their bodies. If you are a woman between 18 and 35 and do not have a diagnosed body image disorder, you may be able to join.
Padova, ItalyAges 18–35 - NCT06966323Recruiting
Course to strengthen parent-teen relationships
This study tests a course designed to help parents and teens (ages 12–18) improve their relationship when stress between them is making the teen's problems worse. The course aims to strengthen your bond and reduce conflict.
Almere StadAges 12–18 - NCT06922071Recruiting
Memory support program for older adults in care
This study offers a memory- and thinking-support program for older adults who are living in a residential facility or attending a daycare center. The goal is to help keep your mind sharp and maintain your well-being as you age.
Coimbra, PortugalAges 65 years+ - NCT06949943Recruiting
Meditation before cancer surgery to reduce anxiety
This trial tests if listening to a guided meditation recording before surgery can help lower anxiety. If you are scheduled for cancer surgery and are at least 18 years old, you may be able to take part.
Columbus, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT06969742Recruiting
Mental health program for young cancer survivors and caregivers
This trial tests a program to help improve mental health and quality of life for teenagers and young adults who have had a solid tumor cancer, and for their caregivers. It focuses on those recently finished treatment or still in treatment, and aims to provide supportive counseling.
Goyang-si, Gyonggi-doAges 10–24 - NCT06926361Recruiting
Mindfulness for teacher well-being and teaching
This study tests whether an 8-week mindfulness course can help teachers feel better and improve their teaching. If you're a teacher who can make time for weekly classes, this may be a way to reduce stress and boost well-being.
Hong KongAges 21–65 - NCT06972420Recruiting
Reducing anxiety for children before surgery
This study tests a way to help children aged 5-12 feel less anxious before surgery. If successful, it could make the start of anesthesia calmer and more comfortable for your child.
MarseilleAges 5–12
Common questions
- How many mental health clinical trials are recruiting?
- Clin2 is tracking 8,192 recruiting psychiatry studies from the U.S. registry right now, out of 13,292 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.