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
- NCT06931639Recruiting
Suicide prevention therapy for teens
This trial tests a talking therapy designed to prevent suicide in teens. It helps young people and their caregivers work together after a recent suicide attempt.
HelsingborgAges 10–17 - NCT06936137RecruitingPhase 3
Probiotics for weight gain from antipsychotic medication
This trial tests if taking a probiotic supplement can help prevent or reduce weight gain caused by certain antipsychotic medications. It is for people with schizophrenia who have gained significant weight after starting these medications.
Cairo, AbbassiaAges 18–45 - NCT06963931Recruiting
Gambling treatment study using smartphone app
This study tests a smartphone app to help people reduce gambling. You may qualify if you have gambled recently and are ready to seek or are already in treatment.
Denver, ColoradoAges 18 years+ - NCT06962592Recruiting
Mentor Moms+ pregnancy alcohol support study
This study tests whether having a mentor mom can help people who are pregnant and have used alcohol recently. It aims to provide support and improve health for both the parent and baby.
Cape Town, Western CapeAges 16 years+ - NCT06963554Recruiting
Does Project Support help families after trauma?
This study tests a program called Project Support to help families deal with trauma. If you're a caregiver looking for trauma services for your 6-to-13-year-old child, and you can do telehealth sessions, this may be a good fit.
Charleston, South CarolinaAges 6–13 - NCT06891326Recruiting
Testing tACS for depression relief
This study tests if a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called transcranial alternating current stimulation (tACS) can safely treat depression. It uses mild electrical pulses on the scalp to help improve mood.
ShanghaiAges 18–65 - NCT06817330Recruiting
Music therapy after ECT for depression
This trial tests if listening to music after electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) helps reduce confusion or agitation. It may help people being treated for depression feel calmer after their procedure.
RotterdamAges 18 years+ - NCT06840457Enrolling by invitation
Mobile app study for mental health treatment
This study tests a smartphone app to help people getting mental health services track their progress and get extra support. It uses activity trackers and a secure app to understand how daily life affects your mental health.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 18 years+ - NCT06805682Recruiting
Study of young children in child protective care
This study follows young children (under 3.5 years) who are under child protective services, to better understand their health and needs. It aims to improve care for vulnerable children.
Évreux, FranceAges birth–3.5 years - NCT06849583Enrolling by invitation
Testing how pre-surgery checkups affect anxiety and satisfaction
This study looks at how talking to an anesthesiologist before surgery affects your worry and how happy you are with your care. It compares different ways of checking anxiety to find which one works best.
IstanbulAges 16–85 - NCT06873009Enrolling by invitation
Can therapy help men in prison quit smoking?
This trial tests if cognitive behavioural therapy (a type of talk therapy that changes thinking and habits) can help men in prison stop smoking. It aims to see what works best and for whom.
Paris, Île-de-France RegionAges 18 years+ - NCT06894277Recruiting
Health program for 7th graders aged 12-14
This study tests an interactive program designed to help 7th graders learn how to avoid risky behaviors. It is meant for students attending a participating school who can read at a 4th grade level.
Golden, ColoradoAges 12–14 - NCT06824532Recruiting
Veterans' views on ketamine therapy for depression and end-of-life
This study surveys older veterans to understand their perceptions of ketamine-assisted psychotherapy as a treatment for depression and end-of-life distress. Your responses may help improve care for veterans facing similar challenges.
Albany, New YorkAges 65 years+ - NCT06813547Recruiting
Tapping and virtual reality for fear of childbirth
This trial tests whether a combination of Emotional Freedom Techniques (a tapping therapy) and virtual reality can help reduce fear of childbirth. It is for first-time mothers in their third trimester who have a healthy, single pregnancy.
MalatyaAges Any age - NCT06712940Recruiting
Hospital support program for firearm violence survivors
This study tests a hospital-based program to help young people aged 16-24 recover after a violent injury like a gunshot, stab wound, or assault. The program is designed to provide support in a private setting.
New Orleans, LouisianaAges 16–24 - NCT06777823Recruiting
Social media and mental health study for girls aged 10-11
This study looks at how social media affects the mental health of girls going through puberty. It tests whether sensitivity to rejection and puberty stage make some girls more vulnerable to social media experiences.
St Louis, MissouriAges 10 years+ - NCT06777849Recruiting
Life skills program to reduce violence against girls in Pakistan
This study tests a life skills and play-based program in schools to reduce violence against girls. It aims to make schools safer and help girls stay in school.
Karachi, SindhAges 10–16 - NCT06712446Recruiting
Brain stimulation plus future thinking for methamphetamine use
This study tests whether combining a non-invasive brain stimulation technique (TMS) with a mental exercise called 'episodic future thinking' can help people reduce methamphetamine use. TMS uses magnetic pulses to stimulate brain areas linked to addiction, and episodic future thinking involves imagining positive future events to reduce cravings.
Houston, TexasAges 18–65 - NCT06769165Recruiting
EMDR for nausea and vomiting in cancer survivors
This trial tests if EMDR therapy can help reduce nausea and vomiting that some people continue to experience long after finishing cancer treatment.
Groningen, Provincie GroningenAges 16 years+ - NCT06726304Enrolling by invitation
Increasing physical contact for mothers with anxiety or depression
This study tests whether using a baby carrier more often helps mothers with anxiety or depression feel more connected to their babies. It is for mothers who had a healthy baby and were diagnosed with anxiety or depression during pregnancy.
Montreal, QuebecAges 18 years+ - NCT06782516Enrolling by invitation
Native-RISE: A suicide risk screening and care study
This study tests a new way to identify and support people at risk of suicide who visit certain Indian Health Service clinics. It aims to connect them with more personalized care.
Chinle, ArizonaAges 18–75 - NCT06741319Recruiting
Study of emotional health in gender care clients
This study looks at the thoughts, feelings, and social situations of people seeking gender-affirming care—like hormones or surgery—at a clinic in Thailand. It helps doctors better understand their needs.
Pathum Wan, BangkokAges 16 years+ - NCT06634498Recruiting
Brain stimulation for internet gaming disorder
This study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique (rTMS) can help people with internet gaming disorder reduce their gaming urges and improve control. You would receive either real or sham rTMS over several sessions.
Zhenjiang, JiangsuAges 18–30 - NCT06678685RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Spironolactone for children with NCOR gene changes and autism
This trial tests if spironolactone can help children with autism who have a certain genetic change (in the NCOR gene). The study will monitor improvement and safety over time.
Jinan, ShandongAges 3–10
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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