Psychiatry
Mental health clinical trials
Depression, anxiety, and other mental-health and behavioral conditions. We’re tracking 7,771 recruiting studies in this area right now.
By phase
- Not applicable6,418
- Phase 2494
- Phase 1248
- Phase 3237
- Phase 4212
- Phase 1/Phase 294
- Phase 2/Phase 368
Top conditions
- Anxiety387
- Depression381
- Alzheimer Disease337
- Autism Spectrum Disorder241
- Dementia224
- Mild Cognitive Impairment194
- Schizophrenia184
- Major Depressive Disorder173
- Insomnia159
- Cognitive Impairment150
- Alcohol Use Disorder142
- Opioid Use Disorder141
- Stress117
- PTSD105
- Mental Health99
- Autism95
- Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI)88
- Suicidal Ideation87
Leading sponsors
- VA Office of Research and Development105
- Yale University87
- Massachusetts General Hospital77
- Stanford University68
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris64
- Johns Hopkins University61
- University of California, Los Angeles58
- The University of Hong Kong52
- University of Pennsylvania52
- Karolinska Institutet50
Where studies are running
- California516
- Massachusetts264
- New York255
- Texas209
- Maryland174
- Pennsylvania169
- Florida145
- Alabama118
- Arizona109
- Illinois104
Recruiting studies7,771 total
- NCT07876570Recruiting
Predicting memory decline with brain and blood tests
This study follows older adults with normal memory, mild memory problems, or dementia over a year to see if brain scans and blood tests can predict who will get worse. It may help find early warning signs of Alzheimer's and other dementias.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 50 years+ - NCT07708246Recruiting
Parent-led social skills training for children with autism
This study teaches parents to run play-based activities at home that help children with autism improve social skills. Parents attend one training session and get monthly video check-ins, and the program runs for 6 months.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 3–10 - NCT07875166Recruiting
Skills training group for borderline personality disorder
This trial tests a group therapy program called Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills training, which teaches practical skills to manage emotions and improve relationships. Participating may help you feel more in control of your emotions and daily life.
Padre Las Casas, AraucaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07876245Recruiting
Gentle massage for toddlers with autism
This study tests whether a simple, gentle massage routine can help toddlers with autism. It looks at how the massage might affect brain activity and parent-child interaction.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 1.5 years–2 years - NCT07521319Recruiting
Wearable device guide for sleep apnea and insomnia
This study tests a wearable device that helps guide treatment for people who have both sleep apnea and insomnia. It may help improve your sleep quality and daytime symptoms.
Tainan, TaiwanAges 20–80 - NCT03745339Recruiting
Smell-based memory task in people with opioid-use disorder
This study tests how people learn and infer what something means using a smell-and-memory task. It compares people with opioid-use disorder who are abstinent, those in maintenance treatment, and healthy controls to see what affects learning and decision-making after opioid use.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 21–60 - NCT06832761Recruiting
Lifestyle help for people with early memory concerns
This trial tests whether a lifestyle program can help people with mild memory problems (subjective cognitive decline or mild cognitive impairment) who also have at least two things that increase their risk for dementia, like high blood pressure or lack of exercise. If you're 50 or older and have these memory issues and risk factors, you may be able to join.
AmsterdamAges 50 years+ - NCT04166071Enrolling by invitationEarly Phase 1
Testing whether opioids plus support change learning behavior
This early study tests how opioid medicine, along with social support, affects how people learn or “unlearn” certain responses. If you’re healthy and meet safety requirements, it may help researchers understand how support could change the effects of pain-related medicines on behavior.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18–35 - NCT03019757Recruiting
Testing ways to tell dementia causes apart
This study looks at how to distinguish Alzheimer’s disease, Lewy body dementia, and Parkinson’s disease when someone has memory and thinking problems. It may help doctors choose the most accurate diagnosis and treatment path for the right condition.
Columbus, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT06366724RecruitingPhase 2
Life Improvement Trial for ME/CFS
This trial tests a new treatment for ME/CFS (chronic fatigue syndrome) that includes symptoms like dizziness when standing. It uses a smartphone app to track your progress and aims to see if the treatment can improve your daily life.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–70 - NCT07472127Recruiting
Emotional preparedness training for new nurses
This study tests a program to help new nurse residents feel more emotionally prepared for their jobs. It may improve confidence and readiness in the workplace.
Orlando, FloridaAges Any age - NCT07463001Recruiting
Teamwork program to improve school attendance for kids
This trial tests a teamwork-based program to help kids who have trouble attending school catch up with their attendance. It brings together parents, school, and specialists to support your child, and aims to find ways to help kids get back to class regularly.
BergenAges 9–15 - NCT06284889Recruiting
Behavioral activation for depression in older adults
This study tests a program called Behavioral Activation, a type of talk therapy that helps you engage in positive activities to improve mood. If you are 65 or older and have mild to moderate depression, you may be able to join this telephone-based treatment.
Uppsala, UpplandAges 65 years+ - NCT05830266Recruiting
Mindfulness program to help mother–baby bonding in pregnancy and after
This study tests a mindfulness-based program to improve mother–baby bonding by supporting mood, anxiety, and stress during and after pregnancy. It may help if you’re currently having higher-than-average depression, anxiety, or stress symptoms.
Tilburg, North BrabantAges 18 years+ - NCT07459647RecruitingPhase 2
Long-term study of ML-007C-MA for schizophrenia
This trial tests a new drug, ML-007C-MA, for adults with schizophrenia who may benefit from ongoing treatment. It aims to see how safe and effective the drug is over a longer period.
Little Rock, ArkansasAges 18–65 - NCT06811181Recruiting
Study of what affects family doctors' handling of burnout
This study looks at the personal and social factors that affect how family doctors handle burnout. It aims to learn what supports or makes it harder for general practitioners to manage their own burnout, with the hope of improving doctor well-being.
NantesAges 18 years+ - NCT07358598Recruiting
Eye movement and thinking in older adults
This study looks at how eye movements relate to thinking abilities in people aged 65 and older. It may help understand how the brain changes with age.
Kaohsiung CityAges 65 years+ - NCT07661563Recruiting
Alcohol support via text and chat in the emergency department
This study tests whether a friendly computer chat program, combined with text message reminders, can help reduce risky drinking in people who visit the emergency department. It aims to see if this approach is easier to use and helps you cut back on alcohol.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 18–65 - NCT07425405Recruiting
Screen time and surgery anxiety in young children
This study looks at how daily screen time affects anxiety in children aged 2 to 5 years before a planned surgery. It aims to find if more screen time is linked to more anxiety, which could help prepare children better for surgery.
Istanbul, küçükçekmeceAges 2–5 - NCT05233111Enrolling by invitation
Exposure therapy to reduce PTSD after spinal cord injury
This trial compares a specific type of talk therapy (brief prolonged exposure) versus standard care to reduce post-traumatic stress symptoms after a spinal cord injury. If you qualify, you may get extra support targeted at PTSD symptoms during inpatient rehab.
Dallas, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07767396Recruiting
Eye movement technique for reducing intrusive trauma memories
This study tests whether a specific eye movement technique, done at home on a computer, can help reduce distressing, intrusive memories after trauma. If you've been having frequent, unwanted trauma memories, this could help you gain better control over them.
Xi'an, ShaanxiAges 18–50 - NCT06073990Enrolling by invitation
Insomnia help for adults 50 and older
This trial tests a short talk therapy that helps improve sleep without medication. It focuses on older adults who have had trouble sleeping for at least 3 months.
Tainan, TaiwanAges 50 years+ - NCT07177352RecruitingPhase 3
Screening for Roche Alzheimer's studies
This is a screening study to find people who might be eligible for other Alzheimer's drug studies run by the same company. It helps match you to a treatment trial if you qualify.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 50–90 - NCT06520592Enrolling by invitation
Augmented reality to help CPAP use for sleep apnea
This study tests whether using augmented reality (AR) can make it easier for people with moderate to severe sleep apnea to use a CPAP machine, which helps keep their airway open during sleep. It aims to see if AR can improve comfort and adherence to CPAP therapy.
Tainan, TaiwanAges Any age
Common questions
- How many mental health clinical trials are recruiting?
- Clin2 is tracking 7,771 recruiting psychiatry studies from the U.S. registry right now, out of 12,287 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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