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
- NCT05853627RecruitingPhase 4
Propranolol versus standard therapy for trauma imagery reactions
This study tests whether propranolol (a beta-blocker) changed alongside a standard approach can reduce how strongly your body reacts during traumatic imagery. It’s meant for adults who have had a traumatic event and may help lessen fear and stress responses tied to those memories.
Charlestown, MassachusettsAges 18–65 - NCT05854667RecruitingPhase 2
High-dose lisdexamfetamine with rewards for meth use changes
This Phase 2 study tests high-dose lisdexamfetamine (a prescription stimulant) to help people reduce or stop methamphetamine use. It also uses “contingency management” (rewards tied to meeting goals) to encourage treatment participation and lower use.
Vancouver, British ColumbiaAges 18–55 - NCT05871411Recruiting
Test a work wellbeing questionnaire for adults
This trial checks whether a simple work questionnaire (a “visual scale”) reliably measures job satisfaction and wellbeing. If you choose to take part, you’ll likely complete survey questions to help validate the tool.
Clermont-FerrandAges 18–80 - NCT05868668Recruiting
Low-intensity shockwave versus wave therapy for erectile and pelvic pain
This trial compares two types of low-intensity wave therapy to see which works better for erectile dysfunction and/or chronic pelvic pain. Participants may benefit if these therapies improve erection quality and reduce pelvic pain.
Cleveland, OhioAges 40 years+ - NCT05858008Recruiting
Time-restricted eating program for women with mild memory loss
This trial tests whether a structured “time-restricted eating” schedule is practical and safe for women with mild cognitive impairment (mild memory/thinking changes). You may be able to join if your routine and health conditions fit the study rules, and they will focus on eating timing and daily patterns.
Lexington, KentuckyAges 45–95 - NCT05849285Recruiting
Testing a program to support adults with lifelong care needs
This study tests a “Transitional and Lifelong Care” program for adults who had a disability since childhood, and includes their main caregiver or support person. It aims to see how this type of care support may improve experiences and support over time.
London, OntarioAges 21 years+ - NCT05854160Recruiting
Brain stimulation study during epilepsy surgery evaluation
This trial studies how stimulating the brain changes communication between parts of the brain involved in emotion and memory. You may be able to join if you are already having epilepsy surgery and doctors will place specific brain electrodes as part of your evaluation.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT05857813Recruiting
Social skills group training for teens with autism
This trial tests a structured social skills training group for adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) to improve day-to-day social functioning. It involves both the teen and a Chinese-speaking caregiver who helps support the training at home.
TaipeiAges 11–20 - NCT05849376Recruiting
Imitation training for young children with autism
This study tests an “imitation training” program to help children with autism learn to copy others’ actions and sounds. It may help with early communication and social learning by practicing identity matching and motor/vocal imitation skills.
New Brunswick, New JerseyAges 1–6 - NCT05874466Recruiting
Screening app for autism signs in young children
This study tests whether a tablet/computer app can reliably spot early autism signs in toddlers. If it works well, it could help families and clinicians screen sooner and more accurately.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 1.3 years–3 years - NCT05875376Recruiting
Couple program for adults with autism
This study tests a new program designed to help couples where one partner has Autism Spectrum Disorder or high autistic traits. It focuses on improving communication and relationship skills through a series of sessions.
TaipeiAges 20–60 - NCT05865470RecruitingPhase 1
How age affects smoked and oral THC effects
This early-stage study compares how people in different age groups respond to THC taken by smoking versus by mouth. It aims to understand age-related differences in effects and safety, which could help guide safer use in the future.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18–65 - NCT05858996RecruitingPhase 2
Testing a pain care guideline for older adults with dementia
This trial tests a clinical guideline to improve how pain is identified and managed. It may help if you or your loved one has dementia and ongoing pain, with a focus on better pain care in nursing homes.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 60 years+ - NCT05877196Recruiting
Adaptive walking and fitness program for mild memory decline
This study tests an “adaptive” exercise plan that adjusts over time to help improve aerobic fitness and your body’s fitness response in people with mild memory problems or early Alzheimer’s. It may help you safely build the kind of fitness that supports brain health, while researchers monitor changes with fitness testing and blood work.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 65 years+ - NCT05875363Recruiting
Mental health study for youth in the justice system
This study looks at brain development and mental health challenges in young people who have been involved with the police. It aims to understand these issues better so that we can find ways to support them.
TaipeiAges 10–18 - NCT05853666Recruiting
Support program for parents of babies in the NICU
This study tests a program that connects parents with support to help them feel more confident and less stressed while their baby is in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). It aims to improve both parent well-being and baby health outcomes.
Halifax, Nova ScotiaAges Any age - NCT05847504Enrolling by invitation
Phone-based skills training for suicide risk related to alcohol
This study tests a skills-training program delivered with a smartphone to help reduce suicidal thoughts or crises in people who have been drinking heavily. It focuses on people who were recently hospitalized for a suicide crisis and who also have hazardous alcohol use.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT05860699RecruitingPhase 2
Cannabidiol added during inpatient alcohol withdrawal
This trial tests whether cannabidiol (CBD) given during an inpatient alcohol detox helps people stay off alcohol afterward. You would be compared with standard care to see if CBD improves recovery during and after withdrawal.
Créteil, Albert ChenevierAges 18–75 - NCT05854433Enrolling by invitation
Study brain structure in adults with muscle weakness
This study uses scans and other tests to understand how brain structure relates to symptoms in people with myotonic dystrophy type 1 or type 2. It may help researchers connect measurable brain changes to movement and other clinical outcomes.
Winston-Salem, North CarolinaAges 30–65 - NCT05874362Recruiting
Study grief after violent loss and how time is perceived
This study looks at how people who recently lost a close family member to a violent death experience grief, including how they perceive time. It may help researchers understand these effects and better plan future support for bereaved people.
BronAges 18–65 - NCT05856552Recruiting
Study on how depression affects older women’s health
This study looks at how depression impacts the health and social life of older women. It aims to understand the effects of depression so care and support can improve.
Chennai, Tamil NaduAges 55 years+ - NCT05492032Recruiting
Brain stimulation sessions for teens with autism symptoms
This trial tests whether repeated, brain-based stimulation (done through the scalp) can improve symptoms in adolescents with autism spectrum disorder, and whether a later “booster” session adds more benefit. It may help learn which stimulation schedule works best, especially when teens also have attention symptoms—but not epilepsy or mood/anxiety disorders.
Hung Hom, KowloonAges 12–21 - NCT05822908RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study drug VO659 for SCA1, SCA3, and Huntington disease
This early-phase study tests whether VO659 is safe and how the body processes it in people with certain genetic movement disorders (SCA1, SCA3, or Huntington disease). It may help researchers learn the right dose and whether the drug can be given safely.
CopenhagenAges 25–60 - NCT05818384Recruiting
Health program for Choctaw youth to improve daily habits
This is a community health program for Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma youth that tries to improve habits related to food, movement, and screen time. It may help you build healthier routines for everyday life.
Durant, OklahomaAges 12–19
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.
Other specialties
- Cancer
- Brain & nervous system
- Heart & circulation
- Hormones & metabolism
- Digestive system
- Lungs & breathing
- Immune system & allergy
- Women’s health & pregnancy
- Skin
- Blood & lymphatic
- Kidney & urinary
- Infections
- Genetic & congenital
- Bones, joints & muscles
- Pain
- Injuries & trauma
- Mouth & dental
- Eyes & vision
- Ear, nose & throat
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.