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 applicable6,421
- Phase 2492
- Phase 1248
- Phase 3237
- Phase 4212
- Phase 1/Phase 294
- Phase 2/Phase 367
Top conditions
- Anxiety388
- Depression381
- Alzheimer Disease338
- Autism Spectrum Disorder240
- Dementia225
- Mild Cognitive Impairment194
- Schizophrenia184
- Major Depressive Disorder174
- Insomnia159
- Cognitive Impairment150
- Alcohol Use Disorder142
- Opioid Use Disorder141
- Stress117
- PTSD105
- Mental Health99
- Autism94
- Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI)88
- Suicidal Ideation87
Leading sponsors
- VA Office of Research and Development105
- Yale University86
- Massachusetts General Hospital77
- Stanford University68
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris64
- Johns Hopkins University61
- University of California, Los Angeles58
- The University of Hong Kong51
- University of Pennsylvania51
- Karolinska Institutet50
Where studies are running
- California517
- Massachusetts265
- New York255
- Texas209
- Maryland175
- Pennsylvania169
- Florida145
- Alabama118
- Arizona109
- Illinois103
Recruiting studies7,771 total
- NCT07750054RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Parenting check-up for young children
This study tests a parenting check-up program for parents of children aged 2 to 5. It aims to help parents support their child's behavior and development.
Detroit, MichiganAges 18 years+ - NCT07757997Recruiting
Recovery and work after stress treatment
This study checks how people who completed a hospital program for stress-related issues are doing over time, focusing on their health and ability to work. It aims to understand the long-term effects of the treatment.
SüsAges 18–80 - NCT07757763Recruiting
Slow jogging for breast cancer survivors
This study looks at whether slow jogging (a gentle form of running) can help breast cancer survivors sleep better. You'll be asked to use a smartphone app to track your activity and sleep, and you may be assigned to a jogging group or a usual-care group.
Taipei, Taipei CityAges 20 years+ - NCT07750639Enrolling by invitationPhase 4
Reducing painkiller use after hand surgery
This study tests a new approach to prescribing fewer opioid pain pills after hand, wrist, or elbow surgery. It aims to help reduce the risk of opioid misuse while still controlling pain after surgery.
Orlando, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT07755410RecruitingPhase 2
Investigational ADHD treatment for adults
This study tests an investigational medication for adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). It aims to see if this new drug helps reduce ADHD symptoms compared to a placebo.
Little Rock, ArkansasAges 18–65 - NCT07752784RecruitingPhase 3
Tau brain imaging in people with mild thinking changes or Alzheimer's
This study uses a special PET scan to take pictures of abnormal tau protein in the brain. It aims to see if the scan results match what is found in brain tissue after death, which could help improve diagnosis of Alzheimer's and related conditions.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 50 years+ - NCT06595654Recruiting
rTMS for negative symptoms of schizophrenia
This trial tests if repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS), a non-invasive brain stimulation technique, can help reduce negative symptoms of schizophrenia like lack of motivation or social withdrawal. It might be an option if your negative symptoms are more prominent than positive ones.
Neuilly-sur-MarneAges 18 years+ - NCT06599372Recruiting
TMS for resistant voices in schizophrenia
This trial tests if a non-invasive brain stimulation method called transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) can reduce stubborn auditory hallucinations (hearing voices) in people with schizophrenia who haven't improved enough with medication.
Neuilly-sur-MarneAges 18 years+ - NCT06589544Recruiting
Virtual reality and brain stimulation for depression in cancer patients
This trial tests whether combining virtual reality therapy with transcranial magnetic stimulation (a non-invasive brain treatment) can help reduce depression in people who have had cancer in the last 5 years. It aims to improve mood without using medication.
Ferrara, FEAges 18–100 - NCT07742722Recruiting
Peer support for veterans with mental health and substance use issues
This study tests a program where trained peer supporters help veterans who have been involved with the justice system and have mental health or substance use issues. It aims to improve their well-being and recovery.
Bedford, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT05800028Recruiting
Study brain scans and social life in memory changes
This study looks at how memory and brain function relate to social interactions. It focuses on people with probable Alzheimer’s disease or a specific language-related condition, and on healthy partners matched by age and social background.
CaenAges 18–85 - NCT06056635Recruiting
Study of special telescopes for fetal surgery
This study tests two types of small cameras (fetoscopes) to see how well they work for surgery on a baby before birth. Doctors want to learn if these tools can safely perform fetal procedures.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–45 - NCT07742189Recruiting
Medication teamwork study for older adults with memory problems
This study looks at how older adults with memory problems and their family caregivers can work together to manage medications. It aims to see if a new way of collaborating is helpful and feasible.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 60 years+ - NCT07746921Recruiting
Smart inhaler and remote asthma care for teens with intellectual disabilities
This study tests a smart inhaler and a phone app to help teenagers with mild-to-moderate intellectual or developmental disabilities manage their asthma at home. It aims to see if this technology improves asthma control and makes it easier for families to track medication use.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 10–17 - NCT07749105Recruiting
Cognitive strategies for first-episode psychosis to improve work and school
This study tests a cognitive self-management program to help young people with first-episode psychosis improve their thinking skills and achieve work or school goals. It may help you get back to school or work.
Big Spring, TexasAges 15–32 - NCT07748091Recruiting
Brain wave and inflammation markers in shock therapy for depression
This study looks at brain wave patterns and markers of inflammation in people with depression that hasn't improved with other treatments and who are receiving electroconvulsive therapy (ECT, also known as shock therapy). The goal is to understand how these markers might relate to how well ECT works.
Istanbul, BakırköyAges 18–60 - NCT07745374Recruiting
Deep brain stimulation for bipolar depression
This study tests whether deep brain stimulation (DBS), a surgical treatment that uses electrical pulses to target specific brain areas, is safe and feasible for people with bipolar depression that hasn't improved with other treatments. It may offer a new option for those who have exhausted standard therapies.
New York, New YorkAges 22–70 - NCT07746505Recruiting
Remimazolam vs midazolam for anesthesia in older adults
This study compares two sedative medicines used to start general anesthesia in patients 65 and older having non-cardiac surgery. The goal is to see which one is safer and works better for older patients.
HangzhouAges 65 years+ - NCT07746297Recruiting
Sexual health survey for Spanish-speaking adults
This study is a short online survey about sexual health in Spanish-speaking adults. Your answers may help researchers better understand sexual well-being in this community.
Santander, CantabriaAges 18 years+ - NCT07745335Recruiting
Neurofeedback for academic anxiety and creative thinking
This trial tests whether a brain-training technique called neurofeedback can reduce academic anxiety and boost creative thinking in senior high school students. It involves sessions where the brain's electrical activity is monitored and trained, which may help students feel calmer and think more flexibly.
Magelang, Central JavaAges 15–18 - NCT07743645Recruiting
Preventing schizophrenia in teens with family history
This study tests whether a program can help prevent schizophrenia and related conditions in young people who have a family history of these illnesses. It focuses on identifying early risk factors and providing support to reduce the chance of developing the disorder.
Houston, TexasAges 9–19 - NCT07743931Recruiting
Combining CPAP and a sleep medication for sleep apnea with insomnia
This study tests combining a CPAP machine with a sleep medication called daridorexant to treat people who have both sleep apnea and insomnia. It aims to see if this combination therapy is safe and effective for people who are just starting treatment.
GrenobleAges 18–75 - NCT07749534Recruiting
Living with spinal deformity: quality of life study
This study follows adults with spinal deformity to understand how the condition and its treatments affect daily life, emotions, and physical function. It aims to improve care and support for people like you.
LeuvenAges 18 years+ - NCT07746791Recruiting
Mobile health program for first-year female university students in Ethiopia
This study uses mobile technology to improve the health of first-year female university students in Ethiopia. If you are a first-year female student with a mobile phone, you may be able to join.
Bahir Dar, AmharaAges 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 12,314 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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