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
- NCT05713877RecruitingPhase 2
Melatonin to treat confusion in ICU patients
This Phase 2 trial tests whether melatonin can reduce delirium, a sudden confusion that can happen in the ICU. If you qualify, you may be given melatonin to see if it improves alertness and comfort during an expected longer ICU stay.
Montreal, QuebecAges 18 years+ - NCT05742776Recruiting
Ultrasound and sleep quality check in carpal tunnel
This trial studies whether ultrasound exam findings match how well you sleep if you have carpal tunnel syndrome. It may help doctors better understand which ultrasound results go along with worse sleep and symptoms.
Afyonkarahisar, Afyonkarahi̇sarAges 20–80 - NCT05725239Recruiting
Testing vibration or magnetic stimulation for depression
This study tests whether taVNS, TMS, or both can improve depression symptoms. It may help people whose depression has not improved enough with usual treatments like antidepressant pills or talking therapy.
Charleston, South CarolinaAges 18–75 - NCT05585229RecruitingPhase 2
Psilocybin therapy to help you taper opioid pain medicine
This Phase 2 study tests a structured, therapist-led treatment using standardized natural psilocybin to help people reduce or stop long-term opioid use for chronic (non-cancer) pain. It’s mainly for those who have tried tapering before but couldn’t, and who are motivated to try again.
Kelowna, British ColumbiaAges 19–75 - NCT04761328Recruiting
Study fear of cancer coming back and stopping immunotherapy
This study looks at fear of cancer coming back and how people feel about stopping immunotherapy (cancer treatment that helps the immune system). You may be able to join if you’re an adult with a cancer history that included immunotherapy, and if you can safely participate.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 21 years+ - NCT05703685RecruitingPhase 1
Imaging brain inflammation target in depression with PET
This Phase 1 study uses a PET brain scan tracer to see how a specific brain target (PDE4B) is involved in major depressive disorder (MDD). It’s mainly testing whether the imaging approach works and what it shows in people with depression who meet specific safety and medication rules.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–70 - NCT05677321Recruiting
Study how taste and smell differ in alcohol use disorder
This study compares how people with alcohol use disorder and people without it experience taste and smell. It also checks brain activity during taste/smell testing to understand individual differences that may be linked to alcohol use.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–65 - NCT05683145Recruiting
Better sleep for people with moderate or severe TBI
This trial studies an approach to improve insomnia (trouble falling or staying asleep) in people who had a moderate-to-severe traumatic brain injury at least one year ago. If you qualify, it may help you restore more regular, efficient sleep after TBI.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 18–60 - NCT05674617Recruiting
PTSD treatment for Veterans with serious mental illness
This trial tests a PTSD treatment approach for Veterans who also have a serious mental illness, aiming to improve day-to-day functioning. It includes Veterans who receive outpatient mental health care through the VA and have confirmed PTSD in the last month.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT05676255RecruitingPhase 2
SUPORT study for breast cancer survivors and their partners
This Phase 2 study looks at an online program for breast cancer survivors and their supportive partners who live together. The goal is to see whether the program helps survivors and partners during survivorship and adjustment after treatment.
Tucson, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT05676827Enrolling by invitation
Study pain and stress in people with long-term jaw muscle pain
This trial looks at how long-lasting jaw (masticatory) muscle pain relates to the nervous system and emotional stress. It may help researchers understand why symptoms persist and guide future treatments.
WroclawAges 18–80 - NCT05691647Recruiting
Testing timing-based treatment for a new depressive episode
This trial studies whether “chronotherapy” (carefully timing daily activities/therapies) can help people with a new moderate to severe depression episode. You may be eligible if your depression is recent and fairly severe, and if your daily schedule can support the timing plan.
TrondheimAges 18–100 - NCT05677880Recruiting
Study for CADASIL using MRI, blood tests, and follow-up visits
This trial studies CADASIL (a genetic blood-vessel condition in the brain) by following people over time with MRI scans, blood draws, and questionnaires. It may help researchers better understand how the condition changes and how factors like medications affect outcomes.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05684094Recruiting
Study links sleep, stress, and brain reward in risky drinking
This study looks at how sleep timing and stress affect brain responses related to reward and stress in young adults who drink heavily. It may help researchers understand why some people take bigger alcohol risks and how sleep and stress could be part of safer treatment.
Eugene, OregonAges 18–24 - NCT05703386Recruiting
Study MRI changes in small-vessel stroke disease
This study looks at how “small-vessel” changes in the brain develop after an ischemic stroke, using repeated MRI scans. It may help researchers better understand what causes these changes and how to track them over time.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT05700201Recruiting
Study of heart health in adults with trauma symptoms
This study looks at how trauma-related symptoms (like PTSD symptoms) may affect heart health. You may be asked to do light activity—so your study team can see how your body responds.
Fort Lauderdale, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT05699525Recruiting
Personalized app for cognitive behavioral therapy for young adults
This trial tests a mobile app that delivers personalized cognitive behavioral therapy (a structured talk-therapy approach that helps change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors). It may help reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, or bipolar disorder for people who fit the study’s timing and safety requirements.
New York, New YorkAges 18–25 - NCT05703412Enrolling by invitation
Text or app check-ins after discharge for serious mental illness
This study tests an mHealth (phone-based) program that helps people with serious mental illness after leaving the hospital. It may help you stay connected to care and support in the community after discharge.
Providence, Rhode IslandAges 18 years+ - NCT05700760Recruiting
ROSE program study to prevent postpartum depression
This study tests whether a program called ROSE can help prevent postpartum depression after delivery. If you’re pregnant, you may be asked to complete questionnaires and be reached by phone for study steps.
Flint, MichiganAges 18 years+ - NCT05696704Recruiting
Telehealth program to support mental health in family caregivers
This study tests a video/phone-based program to help reduce anxiety and depression symptoms in people caring for a family member or friend with dementia. It may help caregivers feel better and cope more effectively while caring for someone they love.
Lubbock, TexasAges 18–120 - NCT05704309Enrolling by invitation
Study of diabetes prevention participants using brain scans
This study looks at how people who previously took part in a diabetes prevention program are doing over time, including brain health using MRI scans for some participants. It may help researchers understand who is at higher risk for memory and thinking problems and why.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges Any age - NCT05696691RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Ketamine with a crisis plan for suicidal thoughts in the ER
This study tests whether ketamine plus a structured crisis-response plan can help reduce suicidal thoughts for adults admitted from the ER. It also aims to make care in the emergency setting more consistent and effective.
San Antonio, TexasAges 18–70 - NCT05699226Recruiting
Testing whether adjusting ECT treatment helps depression outcomes
This study tests a way of adjusting (titrating) ECT treatment to improve outcomes in people with major depression or bipolar II. It’s mainly for those who already need ECT with right-side electrode placement.
Albuquerque, New MexicoAges 50 years+ - NCT05703256Recruiting
Brain training with feedback to help depression
This trial tests a type of brain training called amygdala neurofeedback to reduce depression symptoms. It may help by teaching your brain patterns to become less “stuck” in depression-related activity.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18–55
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.