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
- NCT06250296Recruiting
New psychiatric care model for better recovery
This trial tests a new way of caring for people in psychiatric hospital wards. It aims to help patients recover better and feel more supported during their stay.
ThônexAges 18–65 - NCT06292637Recruiting
Faith-focused counseling for depression in African Americans
This study tests whether adding a faith-based support group to a counseling program helps African American adults with depression feel better. You would join group sessions that combine talking through your thoughts (cognitive behavioral therapy) with fellowship and spiritual support.
Madison, WisconsinAges 18 years+ - NCT06304077Recruiting
VR walking therapy for older adults in rehab
This trial tests whether virtual reality can make walking therapy more engaging and effective for older adults in a hospital rehab program. It is for German-speaking inpatients over 65 who can walk at least 30 meters with or without a walking aid.
Schaffhausen, Canton of SchaffhausenAges 65 years+ - NCT06273137Recruiting
Positive affect treatment for teens with early adversity
This trial tests a treatment designed to improve positive emotions in adolescents who have experienced stressful early life events. It may help your teen build resilience and emotional wellbeing.
Irvine, CaliforniaAges 12–16 - NCT06248710RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Dog presence and oxytocin spray for trust in therapy
This study explores whether being with a friendly dog and getting a nasal spray of oxytocin (a natural hormone) can help you feel more trust toward a therapist. It's looking for healthy adults who are comfortable around dogs.
Basel, Canton of Basel-CityAges 18 years+ - NCT06145984Recruiting
Positive Thinking Techniques to Prevent Depression Relapse
This study tests whether positive thinking exercises help people who have recovered from depression stay well and avoid relapse. Researchers will compare people with a history of depression to those who've never had depression to understand how these techniques work.
Groningen, Provincie GroningenAges 18–60 - NCT06257095Recruiting
Phone Support Program for Older Adults Leaving APS
This study is testing a phone-based support program for older adults who have been helped by Adult Protective Services and are now moving on. College students in health fields will provide friendly, weekly check-in calls to help with social and emotional needs.
Houston, TexasAges 65 years+ - NCT06307535Recruiting
Meaning-centered therapy for cancer caregivers
This study tests a type of therapy that helps caregivers find meaning and cope with the stress of caring for someone with advanced cancer. It is done online, so you can join from home.
Miami, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT06217198Recruiting
Computerized depression program for veterans
This trial tests a computer-based program to help veterans with mild to moderate depression. It aims to see if the program can improve mood and is accessible online.
Waco, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06263712Recruiting
Can brief therapy after a suicide attempt help?
This study tests whether a short therapy program (ASSIP) can help reduce suicide risk by looking at how people think and feel after a suicide attempt. It may be a good fit if you've had a past attempt and are open to a brief, focused therapy.
BernAges 18 years+ - NCT06323837RecruitingPhase 2
Testing mirtazapine for methamphetamine use in people on opioid treatment
This trial tests whether the antidepressant mirtazapine can help reduce methamphetamine use in people who are already receiving medication for opioid use disorder. It aims to see if adding this medication improves outcomes for those struggling with both conditions.
Spokane, WashingtonAges 18 years+ - NCT06177600Recruiting
TransHealthGUIDE: Health help for gender-diverse young adults
This study aims to improve healthcare for gender-diverse young adults (ages 18-29) and their caregivers. It involves a program to support transgender and nonbinary health and will take place online.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–29 - NCT06127030Recruiting
Teacher training for managing classroom behavior problems
This trial tests a brief training for elementary school teachers to help them manage disruptive behaviors in a specific student. It may help your child if they have frequent behavioral difficulties in the classroom and don't have autism or take medication for behavior issues.
Groningen, Provincie GroningenAges 4–13 - NCT06208358Recruiting
Testing brain stimulation for gaming disorder
This study tests if a gentle brain stimulation technique (tACS) can help people with severe gaming disorder by improving how they interact with others. It aims to understand and treat the social challenges linked to the condition.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–60 - NCT06328127Recruiting
Positive psychology program for stem cell transplant survivors
This study tests a positive psychology program—simple exercises to help you feel better emotionally—for people who are about 3 months past a donor stem cell transplant. It's done over the phone, so you can join from home.
Tampa, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT06322251Recruiting
Recognizing violence in patient visits
This study asks healthcare workers like midwives, doctors, and nurses how they spot signs of interpersonal violence. It aims to improve training and support.
LinköpingAges 18 years+ - NCT06042621Enrolling by invitation
Improving communication in the ICU for patients, families, and staff
This study looks at how doctors, nurses, and other healthcare team members talk with patients and their families in the intensive care unit (ICU). It aims to improve understanding and support for everyone involved.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT05981677Recruiting
Social feedback and risk-taking in teens who self-harm
This study uses a brain scan (MRI) to understand how teens who self-harm respond to social feedback. It aims to learn more about why some teens take risks that may be harmful.
Chengdu, SichuanAges 15–18 - NCT06107062RecruitingPhase 2
CBD treatment for cannabis concentrate users
This trial tests CBD as a potential treatment for heavy cannabis concentrate users who want to cut down or quit. You would take CBD daily and attend regular visits to track your progress.
Boulder, ColoradoAges 21 years+ - NCT05929430Recruiting
Mindfulness program for university students in Spain
This trial tests whether an online mindfulness (mind-calming) program helps university students during their studies. You would practice mindfulness sessions online and complete brief assessments to see how you’re doing.
Sant Joan d'Alacant, AlicanteAges 18 years+ - NCT06091527Recruiting
Yoga as a treatment for major depression
This trial tests whether practicing yoga alone (without medication or therapy) can help treat major depression. You would attend yoga sessions and learn how it affects your mood.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05919459Recruiting
Therapy program to help parents and teens with scoliosis anxiety
This study tests whether Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (a structured talk-therapy approach) can improve parents’ and teens’ psychological well-being. It compares this therapy to other active support programs for families dealing with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis.
Hong KongAges 10–60 - NCT06057337Recruiting
Families with pride for Hispanic LGBTQ+ teens
This study helps Hispanic LGBTQ+ teens and their families build stronger bonds and pride. It includes family activities and conversations to support your identity and well-being.
Coral Gables, FloridaAges 13–19 - NCT05976347RecruitingPhase 4
Treatment for depression after certain bone fractures
This trial tries to find and treat depression in people who have recently had surgery for an arm, leg, or pelvis fracture. It may help by screening for depression soon after surgery and offering a new depression treatment approach if you qualify.
Winston-Salem, North CarolinaAges 18 years+
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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