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
- NCT05582161RecruitingPhase 2
Test drug target for Alzheimer’s or memory loss
This Phase 2 study looks at how well a medicine that targets DAO (an enzyme in the body) helps people with Alzheimer’s disease or mild cognitive impairment. You may be considered if your memory symptoms are mild to moderate and you meet specific brain-function and symptom scoring rules.
Kaohsiung CityAges 50–90 - NCT05561153Enrolling by invitation
Study of knee movement issues in patellofemoral pain
This study looks at how the nerves and muscles are working in people with patellofemoral pain (pain around the kneecap). It may help researchers understand what drives the pain and how it might be treated.
AnkaraAges 18–40 - NCT05554172Recruiting
Non-invasive vagus nerve stimulation during refeeding for low weight
This study tests whether a painless device that stimulates the vagus nerve can help teens who are underweight and working on refeeding (a structured nutrition plan). It aims to see if this treatment improves outcomes while you’re gaining weight.
New York, New YorkAges 14–22 - NCT05574634Recruiting
Study of brain signaling and distraction in aging adults
This study looks at how a deep brain area helps people focus and ignore distractions as we get older. You may be invited if you’re a healthy adult and can safely complete brain-related testing.
Blacksburg, VirginiaAges 18–75 - NCT05577247Recruiting
Study of new thinking skills in hard-to-treat depression
This trial looks at how people with treatment-resistant major depression respond when starting a new depression medicine that affects glutamate signaling. It also involves brain scans and thinking/learning tasks, aiming to understand what helps people improve when standard treatments haven’t worked.
ParisAges 18–70 - NCT05585164Recruiting
Therapy program for postpartum depression up to one year
This trial tests a structured talk-therapy program for postpartum depression in the first year after having a baby. It may help by reducing depressive symptoms and improving day-to-day functioning.
New York, New YorkAges Any age - NCT05551728Recruiting
Autism coaching for caregivers of young children
This study tests a caregiver coaching program to help parents or guardians support a young child with autism. It aims to improve day-to-day skills using structured sessions delivered over time.
Cape Town, West CapeAges 1.5 years–6 years - NCT05567640Recruiting
Smart digital mental health support
This study tests a digital mental health program that uses smart technology to personalize your experience and keep you engaged. If you join, you may get a more tailored approach to improving your mental well-being.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT05569018Recruiting
Spanish blended group therapy for anxiety and depression symptoms
This study tests whether a group therapy program delivered in both online and in-person formats can reduce emotional symptoms like anxiety and depression. If you qualify, you may be assigned to receive this structured group treatment during the study period.
Castellon, CastellónAges 18 years+ - NCT05573490Recruiting
Lifestyle program study for early-onset Alzheimer’s
This study tests a structured lifestyle intervention to help people with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease. It is designed for adults with confirmed Alzheimer’s-related brain changes, and may help with symptoms or day-to-day functioning.
Indianapolis, IndianaAges 40–75 - NCT05590715Recruiting
Study of autism details using health records
This observational study looks at different groups of people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) using existing medical records and caregiver reports. It may help researchers better understand what different autistic subgroups need, without giving an experimental treatment.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 12–65 - NCT05588323RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing naldemedine for constipation caused by opioid pain meds
This study tests whether naldemedine is safe and how the body processes it in children who take opioid medicines and are dealing with constipation or are at risk for it. It may help some children by reducing constipation side effects from opioid pain treatment.
TiranaAges 2–18 - NCT05574868Recruiting
Inflatable penile implant for erectile dysfunction
This trial tests an inflatable penile implant to treat erectile dysfunction. The device is placed inside the penis and can be inflated to create an erection and deflated when not needed.
AuchenflowerAges 22 years+ - NCT04171323Recruiting
Active mind training to improve thinking and delay dementia
This study tests an “active mind” computer-based program to help improve thinking skills and possibly slow the process toward dementia. You may be randomly assigned to different program options to see which approach works best for your goals.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 55–89 - NCT04713722Recruiting
Study of early stress and depression using brain imaging
This study looks at how early life stress may be linked to depression, using brain scans. You’ll be asked about your history and asked to do brain imaging to help researchers understand these brain and mood changes.
Belmont, MassachusettsAges 20–32 - NCT00201526Recruiting
BRAIN study for people who can consent
This study enrolls patients who are able to understand the study and voluntarily agree to participate in writing. It aims to learn from participants to improve research and innovation related to bipolar illness and care.
TrondheimAges Any age - NCT05450432RecruitingPhase 4
Ketamine maintenance to help prevent suicidal thoughts
This Phase 4 study tests whether ongoing treatment with ketamine or esketamine can reduce suicidal thoughts in people with major depression who are at high risk. Because the study focuses on long-term maintenance, you’d receive treatment over time while being closely monitored for safety and mental health changes.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–70 - NCT04610697Recruiting
Cognitive training for people in forensic mental health care
This trial studies whether a structured “cognitive remediation” program (training thinking skills) can help people receiving care on a forensic treatment unit. It may benefit those who want support improving attention, memory, or problem-solving as part of their treatment.
Ottawa, OntarioAges 18–55 - NCT05354232Recruiting
Home electrical brain stimulation for ADHD symptoms
This study tests whether home-based low-level electrical stimulation of the brain (tDCS) can reduce attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms. If you qualify, you may be asked to complete assessments while receiving the treatment.
Charlestown, MassachusettsAges 18–65 - NCT05538910Recruiting
Brain imaging study on substance use and depression
This study uses brain scans to understand how substance use and mental illness, like depression, are linked. It may help develop better treatments by looking at brain activity in people with and without depression.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18–60 - NCT05537376Recruiting
Peer-led suicide prevention support for veterans with serious mental illness
This study tests a suicide-prevention program delivered by trained peer specialists (other people with similar lived experience) to help veterans who are currently having suicidal thoughts. It aims to add ongoing support and improve safety and recovery for veterans with serious mental health conditions.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05536011Recruiting
Pregnancy registry for women taking WAKIX (pitolisant)
This registry collects information about pregnancy outcomes in women who took WAKIX (pitolisant) or a similar comparison medicine during pregnancy. It helps doctors understand the safety and effects of these medicines in pregnancy.
Morrisville, North CarolinaAges Any age - NCT05511363RecruitingPhase 3
Study of a new medicine for psychosis in Alzheimer's disease
This trial tests a new drug called KarXT to see if it can safely reduce hallucinations and delusions in people with Alzheimer's disease. If you or a loved one has Alzheimer's and experiences these symptoms, this study might offer a new treatment option.
Homewood, AlabamaAges 55–90 - NCT05546554RecruitingPhase 2
Suvorexant for sleep problems in teens with autism
This Phase 2 study tests whether suvorexant helps improve sleep in children and teens with autism who have significant sleep trouble. It may help reduce behaviors related to poor sleep by changing how the brain promotes sleep.
Stanford, CaliforniaAges 13–17
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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