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
- NCT06030752Recruiting
Fecal transplant for children with autism
This trial tests whether a fecal transplant procedure can improve symptoms in children and teenagers with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or ASD plus ADHD. Fecal transplant involves transferring healthy bacteria from a donor's gut into the patient's gut to help balance digestion and possibly affect brain function.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 3–17 - NCT06052163RecruitingPhase 2
Testing bumetanide for early Alzheimer's disease
This study tests whether a water pill called bumetanide can help people with early Alzheimer's disease. It involves taking the study drug, having MRI scans, and doing memory tests to see if it slows down symptoms.
Stanford, CaliforniaAges 50–85 - NCT06033599RecruitingPhase 3
Mindfulness and motivation to quit smoking while on methadone
This study combines counseling (motivational interviewing) with mindfulness training (like guided exercises) to help people on methadone quit smoking. It tests if adding mindfulness can make it easier to stop smoking and stay quit.
New Brunswick, New JerseyAges 18 years+ - NCT06041581Enrolling by invitation
Insomnia treatment study for heart health
This study tests whether treating insomnia can help lower your risk for heart disease. If you have trouble sleeping and certain heart risk factors, you may be able to join.
Indianapolis, IndianaAges 40 years+ - NCT06049953Recruiting
Mothers and babies: a study on antipsychotic use in pregnancy
This study is for pregnant women with serious mental health conditions (like bipolar disorder or a psychotic disorder). It looks at how antipsychotic medications might affect both mothers and their babies, and aims to help guide safer treatment during pregnancy.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT06032377Recruiting
Online therapy for sleep and brain health in older adults
This study tests an online talk therapy program (CBT) to help older adults with both sleep troubles and mild memory or thinking concerns. It's done from home, and aims to improve sleep and brain health.
Ottawa, OntarioAges 60–99 - NCT06038318Recruiting
Building resilience for teens and young adults after cancer treatment
This study tests a program called PRISM to help adolescents and young adults feel stronger and cope better after finishing cancer treatment. The program includes talking sessions and surveys to see if it supports resilience.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 12–25 - NCT06046586Recruiting
Online therapy for cancer survivors with anxiety or depression
This trial tests an online therapy program for cancer survivors who feel anxious, depressed, or worried about cancer coming back. It's a text-based program you can do from home.
StockholmAges 18 years+ - NCT06042361Enrolling by invitation
Making smoke-free housing fairer for residents
This study aims to make smoke-free policies more equitable in affordable housing communities. If you live in one of the six selected properties in Massachusetts, Maryland, or New York, you may be able to participate in a survey or a group discussion.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06034821Enrolling by invitationPhase 4
ECT vs. ketamine for suicidal depression in adults
This trial compares two treatments—ECT (electroconvulsive therapy, which uses electrical stimulation) and ketamine (a medicine given as a shot)—to see which works better for quickly reducing suicidal depression. It is for adults who are in a severe depressive episode with active suicidal thoughts.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18–90 - NCT06042699Recruiting
Iron deficiency and scoliosis study for teens and young adults
This study tests whether giving iron supplements before spinal fusion surgery can help kids with low iron levels. It aims to understand iron deficiency in young people with scoliosis and improve their surgical outcomes.
New York, New YorkAges 10–26 - NCT06035809Recruiting
Smart treatment study for PTSD using brain activity feedback
This study tests a new therapy called SMART, which uses brain imaging to help regulate arousal linked to PTSD. It aims to see if combining brain feedback with therapy reduces PTSD symptoms.
London, OntarioAges 18–65 - NCT06044285Recruiting
Study of ultra-processed food and food addiction
This study looks at how ultra-processed foods affect the brain and eating behavior in people who may have food addiction. You'll be asked to follow a specific diet and complete surveys, plus possibly a brain scan to see how your brain responds to food.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 22–60 - NCT06050304Recruiting
Crack cocaine use and behavioral sensitization study
This study looks at how your body and mind might get more sensitive to crack-cocaine over time (behavioral sensitization) and what you expect from using it. Your participation helps us better understand addiction patterns.
ParisAges 18 years+ - NCT06044324Enrolling by invitation
Imaging brain activity in TMS for depression
This trial uses PET scans to see how transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) affects the brain in people whose depression hasn't improved with at least two different antidepressants. It aims to find markers that could predict who might benefit from TMS.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–45 - NCT06052891Enrolling by invitation
Tube feeding weaning study for young children
This study tests a mobile app (CHAMP) to help parents and caregivers safely reduce tube feedings for children who are ready to start the weaning process. If your child is under 6 and your healthcare team has approved tube weaning, this study may be a fit.
Kansas City, MissouriAges 1 month–6 years - NCT06047691Recruiting
Couples therapy for veterans with PTSD
This study compares two types of couples counseling for military couples where one partner has PTSD. It aims to see if intensive couples therapy improves relationships and PTSD symptoms better than a relationship education program.
San Antonio, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06052397Recruiting
Sleep and body clock markers for confusion after surgery
This trial tests whether sleep patterns and body clock signals can help predict confusion after major orthopedic surgery. You would wear a watch that tracks movement to see how your sleep relates to recovery.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 70 years+ - NCT06053567RecruitingPhase 3
Community smoking cessation for adults with high anxiety sensitivity
This study tests a smoking cessation program designed for adults who are very sensitive to anxiety (like feeling panicky about physical symptoms). It takes place at local YMCA centers and aims to help you quit smoking through a community-based approach.
Austin, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT05431595RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Test a less sedating plan for agitated delirium in cancer
This study looks at whether using certain sleep/behavior medicines (called neuroleptics) with anti-seizure medicines can calm agitation from delirium without needing as much of the usual “neuroleptic” medicines. It may help people with advanced cancer who are confused and very restless or hard to settle.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT05500001Recruiting
Family education after a recent psychosis hospital visit
This study follows young people after a recent hospital stay or discharge for psychosis to see how family education affects outcomes. You may benefit from extra support and structured teaching for both you and your family.
Edmonton, AlbertaAges 17–27 - NCT05638204Recruiting
Suicide crisis support after an attempt or crisis
This trial tests a structured intervention to help people after a suicidal crisis or suicide attempt. It may offer extra support and coping help during a high-risk time, and it also involves a close person when possible.
BeernemAges 18 years+ - NCT06019182Recruiting
MEHMO syndrome: Understanding the condition over time
This study follows people with or at risk for MEHMO syndrome over time to better understand the condition and identify biological markers. It may include both affected individuals and their family members to see how the condition runs in families.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 1 week–100 years - NCT06027099RecruitingPhase 3
Testing tizanidine to help reduce opioids after surgery
This study tests whether adding a low-dose muscle relaxant (tizanidine) to your pain plan after surgery can help you safely lower your opioid use. It's for people who have been on long-term opioids and are having surgery at specific hospitals.
Stanford, CaliforniaAges 18–75
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.