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
- NCT05995418Recruiting
Cost and health impact study for Alzheimer's in China
This study looks at the financial and health effects of Alzheimer's disease and mild cognitive impairment (aMCI) in China. It aims to understand how the disease affects patients and families over time.
BeijingAges 40–100 - NCT05987774Recruiting
AI program to improve social conversation skills in autism
This study tests a computer-based AI program that helps people with autism practice and improve social conversation skills. It's designed for those who can already speak in sentences but want to get better at specific areas like empathy.
Stanford, CaliforniaAges 3–35 - NCT05995886Recruiting
Facebook support group for American Indian women in opioid recovery
This study tests if a private Facebook group can help American Indian women in Minnesota stay in recovery from opioid use disorder. You must be on medication for opioid use and have stable recovery for at least a month to take part.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT05999929Recruiting
Memory support system feasibility trial
This study tests a memory support system for people with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and their care partners. It aims to see if the program is practical and helpful for managing memory challenges.
Ottawa, OntarioAges 50 years+ - NCT05985486Recruiting
Lifestyle change for brain health in Down syndrome
This study looks at how a healthy lifestyle program can improve brain health in adults with Down syndrome who are overweight or obese. You will attend a medical center three times over a year for tests, and you'll need a caregiver to support you.
Kansas City, KansasAges 18–64 - NCT06001749RecruitingPhase 2
Psilocybin for cancer pain study
This trial tests whether psilocybin (a psychedelic drug) can help with severe cancer pain. You may qualify if your pain is high despite strong medications and you are willing to be monitored closely.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT05999383RecruitingPhase 2
Marijuana and tobacco use study
This trial looks at how marijuana and tobacco work together in your body. If you regularly use both cannabis and tobacco, you may help researchers understand their combined effects.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 21–65 - NCT05988996Enrolling by invitation
Peer support groups for NICU families
This trial is testing a peer support group program for parents of babies in the NICU. It aims to help families feel supported and connected during a stressful time.
Portland, OregonAges 18–70 - NCT05988385Recruiting
Treating sleep apnea to protect memory in older adults
This study tests whether treating sleep apnea can help protect memory and brain health in older adults. It involves using a CPAP machine or other treatments for sleep apnea and may include memory tests and brain scans over 2 years.
Tucson, ArizonaAges 55–85 - NCT05986604Recruiting
Improving Sleep and Daily Rhythms for Older Adults
This study tests a treatment that helps improve sleep and daily rhythms, which may also help with memory and moving around. It's for people aged 50+, with low income, who have trouble with mobility and sleep.
Berkeley, CaliforniaAges 50 years+ - NCT05997030Recruiting
Gentle Ultrasound for Alzheimer's Memory Problems
This study tests whether gentle, low-intensity ultrasound waves focused on certain brain areas can help people with early memory loss from Alzheimer's disease. It is a non-invasive treatment that might improve brain function without surgery.
Morgantown, West VirginiaAges 45–85 - NCT05996900Recruiting
Brain stimulation study for adults with epilepsy
This study uses advanced brain monitoring and noninvasive magnetic stimulation to understand how repetitive brain stimulation works in people with epilepsy who are already scheduled for hospital monitoring. It may help develop better treatments for seizures.
Stanford, CaliforniaAges 18–65 - NCT05988515Recruiting
AI-assisted treatment for children struggling with the 'r' sound
This study tests a computer-assisted program to help children and teens improve their 'r' sound. It is designed for those who struggle with saying 'r' and want to work on it through online sessions.
Syracuse, New YorkAges 9–17 - NCT05977712Recruiting
Circadian rhythm factors in people with memory clinic concerns
This study looks at how daily body-clock timing (circadian rhythm) and other factors may relate to memory and thinking symptoms in memory clinic patients. You may be asked to wear a small device for about 9 days to track your daily patterns.
Paris, FranceAges 18 years+ - NCT05975398Recruiting
Study of severe spontaneous brain bleeding in China
This study looks at people with a severe type of brain bleed that happens on its own (not from an injury). It compares different treatments to find the best way to help patients recover.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT05989646Recruiting
Brain activity study in children with overactive bladder
This study looks at brain activity in children with overactive bladder and daytime wetting compared to healthy children. It uses MRI scans to understand how the brain controls the bladder, which could lead to better treatments.
AalborgAges 6–14 - NCT05973838Recruiting
Telemedicine support plus recovery coaching for multiple drug use
This study tests whether adding peer recovery support to a phone/video treatment program helps people stay in treatment longer and reduce polysubstance use. It focuses on adults in opioid use disorder care who have used other non-prescribed substances in the last three months.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT05695963Recruiting
Daily phone check-ins for restless legs symptoms
This study uses frequent, brief check-ins (often by phone) to better understand restless legs syndrome symptoms in daily life. It may help researchers learn patterns of symptoms that could improve future care plans.
BordeauxAges 18–70 - NCT05963607Recruiting
Weighted blanket trial to reduce chronic pain
This study tests whether using a 15-pound weighted blanket can lower pain and improve sleep for Veterans with long-lasting, non-cancer musculoskeletal pain. It may help by reducing discomfort during rest and sleep.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05969080Recruiting
Therapy program to support recovery after self-harm
This study looks at a treatment and recovery approach for veterans who have had recent non-suicidal self-injury. It may help by testing ways to reduce self-harm urges and support safer recovery over time.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT05968560Recruiting
Online therapy to help youth at risk for psychosis
This trial tests a telehealth (video/phone) version of cognitive behavioral therapy to help young people who are at risk for developing psychosis. It may help by teaching skills to reduce symptoms and improve coping, with support from a key family or close person.
New York, New YorkAges 14–25 - NCT05950607Recruiting
Nursing home study to reduce unnecessary antibiotic use
This study looks at ways to lower how often antibiotics are used in nursing home residents with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. It aims to make antibiotic use more appropriate while monitoring resident outcomes.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 60–106 - NCT05967819Recruiting
Study stress and exercise effects on missing periods
This study looks at how physical and stress load from exercise may affect hormone signals that help bring on regular menstrual periods in exercising women. You might benefit by learning more about your hormone and cycle patterns while being monitored through exercise, stress, and at-home measurements.
Colorado Springs, ColoradoAges 18–35 - NCT05947539Enrolling by invitation
Helping Ugandan young women stay engaged in HIV care
This study tests a couples-focused program to help HIV-positive adolescent girls and young women stay connected to HIV clinic visits and medicines. It may help if you’re currently not well engaged in HIV care or you’ve faced partner violence or controlling behavior.
KampalaAges 15 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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