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
- NCT06561139Recruiting
Mindfulness for problem gambling
This trial tests if adding mindfulness training to your current treatment for problem gambling can help you more. You can join if you are already receiving treatment for problem gambling in Sweden.
MalmöAges 18 years+ - NCT06557707Recruiting
Stress and heart health in young people
This study looks at how early life stress affects heart health in young people. It compares two age groups to see how stress early in life might influence cardiovascular risk.
Richmond, VirginiaAges 9–30 - NCT06537869Recruiting
Online therapy for older adults with depression in primary care
This trial tests an internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy (iCBT) program for people over 65 with mild to moderate depression. It aims to see if online counseling can help improve mood and can be used in regular doctor visits.
GothenburgAges 65 years+ - NCT06577675Recruiting
DBT group therapy for emotional dysregulation
This study tests a group therapy program (DBT) for people who have trouble managing their emotions. It includes those with different diagnoses (like borderline disorder, bipolar disorder, or PTSD) and aims to see how they improve over time.
Saint-Etienne, Saint Priest En JarezAges 18–65 - NCT06490094Recruiting
Mental health support for new mothers
This trial tests a method called IBSR (Inquiry-Based Stress Reduction) to see if it can help new mothers feel better mentally. It is for mothers who have given birth within the last two years and have no history of mental health conditions.
Tel AvivAges 18–45 - NCT06498700Enrolling by invitation
Preventing PTSD After Brain Surgery: Ketamine vs Dexmedetomidine
This study tests whether giving a low dose of ketamine or dexmedetomidine during brain surgery can help prevent post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) afterward. Both medicines are safe and used to manage pain and anxiety.
Zagazig, Sharqia ProvinceAges 18–60 - NCT06570603Recruiting
Study for people struggling with distress
This trial tests a program designed to help people who struggle with intense distress, anxiety, or depression. If you have a smartphone and find it hard to cope with emotional pain or stress, this study may teach you new skills to feel better.
Fayetteville, ArkansasAges 18 years+ - NCT06544239Enrolling by invitation
Virtual reality training for basketball players with challenges
This trial tests if virtual reality exercises can help professional basketball players with physical or mental challenges improve their skills. It focuses on people who have uneven strength or movement between sides of the body.
Jinan, ShandongAges 17–29 - NCT06554899Recruiting
Helping patients manage fear of cancer returning
This trial is testing a program led by a clinician (like a doctor or nurse) to help people who are worried about their cancer returning. It's for people who recently finished treatment for breast, ovarian, prostate, or lung cancer.
AarhusAges 18 years+ - NCT06562504Recruiting
Study of temporal memory in people with schizophrenia
This study looks at how people with schizophrenia process time-related memories. Researchers will test your memory using tasks on a computer to better understand how the brain works.
Lanzhou, GansuAges 18–50 - NCT06361095RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Brain training for depression: attention bias modification trial
This trial tests a computer-based brain training program designed to change how you pay attention to emotional information. It may help reduce depression symptoms by training your brain to focus less on negative cues.
Austin, TexasAges 18–70 - NCT06436209Recruiting
Brain study on thinking and attention
This study uses brain scans to see how the front part of the brain controls attention and thinking. If you are right-handed and healthy, you may help researchers learn more about how the brain works.
Providence, Rhode IslandAges 18–35 - NCT06458920Recruiting
How friends help teens manage emotions
This study looks at how teens and young adults learn to manage their emotions. If you fit the age range and are healthy enough for an MRI, you may help us understand how social situations affect emotion regulation.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 13–25 - NCT06476886Recruiting
Comparing two hospital units for teens in crisis
This trial tests a new way to help teenagers who are in a mental health crisis with suicidal thoughts. It compares two different hospital units to see which one works better for teens and their families.
Columbus, OhioAges 12–17 - NCT06457841Recruiting
Stress and Resilience in Afro-Descent Adults
This study looks at how stress and resilience affect people who use alcohol or cannabis to cope. It's for adults of Afro-descent who have used alcohol or cannabis at least a few times recently and are not in treatment for substance use.
Dallas, TexasAges 18–30 - NCT06425237Recruiting
Aromatherapy and music for stress during brain scan
This study tests if calming scents (aromatherapy) and relaxing music can help reduce stress during a brain artery scan (cerebral arteriography). If you are scheduled for this scan, the study may offer a way to feel more at ease during the procedure.
RouenAges 18 years+ - NCT06423053Enrolling by invitation
Mindfulness in a college physiology course
This trial studies if adding mindfulness practices to a college physiology class helps students learn and feel better. It may be a good fit if you are an undergraduate who signed up for the Biology 3: Mindful Physiology course in Spring 2026.
Hanover, New HampshireAges 18 years+ - NCT06464445Recruiting
Optimizing brain stimulation for mood health
This study tests a type of brain stimulation (iTBS) to see if it can improve mood in healthy young adults. Researchers want to understand how the treatment works in the brain before testing it on people with depression.
Sherbrooke, QuebecAges 18–35 - NCT06465381Recruiting
Suicide prevention program for teens in Mozambique schools
This trial tests a safety planning and therapy program to help teens with suicidal thoughts. It is for students in certain schools in Mozambique.
BeiraAges Any age - NCT06431087Recruiting
mindfulness for stress reduction in a hospital community
This study tests a mindfulness program called 'Healthy Under Stress' to see if it helps reduce stress. It is open to employees, patients, and family members at the Robert-Bosch-Krankenhaus and Bosch Health Campus.
Stuttgart, Baden WürtenbergAges 18 years+ - NCT06203899Recruiting
Depression and suicide prevention for teens in special schools
This study tests a program to prevent depression and suicide in teens at special schools. It helps if you've had some symptoms but aren't already getting treatment.
Boekel, Noordoost BrabantAges 12–18 - NCT06411951Enrolling by invitation
Integrated care for people with frequent psychiatric hospital stays
This study tests a new team-based care program for people who have been in the hospital for psychiatric treatment many times. The goal is to see if this program helps reduce repeat hospital stays.
Oberwil, Canton of ZugAges 18 years+ - NCT06217744Recruiting
Mental health awareness and school performance
This study looks at how understanding mental health might relate to doing well in school. It is for high school students ages 14 to 18.
BucharestAges 14–18 - NCT06174285Recruiting
Psychedelic VR therapy for depression
This trial tests a new approach that combines virtual reality (VR) with a psychedelic-like experience to help people with depression. The therapy is designed to be used safely in a clinic and aims to improve mood and well-being.
Tallinn, HarjuAges 18–65
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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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.