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
- 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+ - NCT07741981Recruiting
Biological markers for treatment-resistant psychiatric disorders
This study looks for biological markers in the blood or spinal fluid that might predict how well a new psychiatric treatment will work. If you have a psychiatric condition that hasn't improved with previous treatments, this research could help find better ways to match treatments to individuals in the future.
ParisAges 18 years+ - 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 - 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 - NCT07741071RecruitingPhase 2
Vitamin B3 supplement for early Alzheimer's disease
This study tests whether a daily supplement (nicotinamide riboside, a form of vitamin B3) can slow the progression of early Alzheimer's disease over two years. It is a randomized, double-blind trial, meaning half the participants will get the supplement and half will get a placebo (a pill with no active ingredient), and neither you nor the doctors will know which you are getting.
BergenAges 50–85 - NCT07749482Recruiting
Caregiver support program to prevent elder mistreatment
This study tests a way to support family caregivers of older adults who get medical care at home. It aims to reduce the risk of elder mistreatment by helping caregivers cope with stress and get the support they need.
Galveston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06609824Recruiting
Learn to Dare program for teen anxiety
This trial tests a program called 'Learn to Dare' to help teenagers manage anxiety. It is for teens who have anxiety symptoms but are not currently in treatment.
Leiden, South HollandAges 8–18 - NCT06610604Recruiting
Thyroid nodule treatment and quality of life study
This study looks at how thyroid nodules affect your daily life and feelings after treatment. It compares quality of life in people who had microwave ablation versus those who had thyroid surgery.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–70 - NCT06613178RecruitingPhase 4
IV acetaminophen for heart surgery recovery
This trial tests if giving acetaminophen (Tylenol) through a vein after heart surgery can help patients recover better. You may be a good fit if you are having planned heart surgery that is not an emergency.
Vancouver, British ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT06494735Recruiting
French self-help book program for OCD symptoms
This study tests a French self-help book program designed to help people with OCD change how they think about their obsessions. If you have OCD and your medication has been stable for 3 months, you may be able to join.
NiceAges 18 years+ - NCT06621381Recruiting
Intensive OCD therapy for children
This study tests whether an intensive, short-term version of exposure and response prevention therapy can help children with OCD. It focuses on providing treatment in fewer, longer sessions.
Uppsala, Region UppsalaAges 6–12 - NCT07735221Recruiting
Peanuts for stress and heart health
This trial tests whether eating peanuts every day can reduce stress, improve immune function, and lower inflammation in people who feel stressed. If you are stressed and generally healthy, you may qualify.
Davis, CaliforniaAges 18–65 - NCT07734454Enrolling by invitation
Virtual Reality and Music for Ultrasound in Vaginismus
This study tests whether using virtual reality (VR) and relaxing music during a transvaginal ultrasound can help reduce pain and anxiety for women with vaginismus. If it works, it might make the ultrasound experience easier and more comfortable.
Kayseri, KayseriAges 20–40 - NCT07737054RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Psilocybin therapy for PTSD
This trial tests a type of therapy that uses psilocybin (a safe, natural substance found in certain mushrooms) to help people with PTSD. It combines talk therapy with the medicine to see if it can reduce trauma symptoms.
Tel AvivAges 21–65 - NCT07740525Recruiting
Reducing anxiety in children during dental fillings
This trial tests whether using videos or having a parent present can help reduce anxiety in children during dental fillings. The goal is to make the dental visit less stressful for your child.
Islamabad, FederalAges 4–11 - NCT07734506Recruiting
Muscle thickness and sarcopenia in stroke survivors
This study looks at how thigh muscle thickness measured by ultrasound relates to muscle weakness and fear of movement in people who have had a stroke. It may help find better ways to assess muscle health and recovery.
Istanbul, IstanbulAges 40–80 - NCT07736885Recruiting
Hand stimulation for thinking problems after stroke
This study tests a gentle, painless electrical stimulation on specific points on the hands to see if it helps improve thinking and memory after a stroke. It is for people who have had a stroke in the last 2 weeks to 6 months and are noticing some cognitive changes.
Tianjin, Tianjin MunicipalityAges 35–80 - NCT07734207Recruiting
Nocturia app and behavior help trial
This trial tests if a smartphone app (LINE) and simple behavior changes can reduce how often you wake up to urinate at night. You may qualify if you get up to pee at least twice each night.
DouliuAges 55 years+ - NCT07735910Recruiting
Binaural beats for memory in older adults with mild cognitive impairment
This trial tests whether listening to special sounds called binaural beats can help older adults with mild memory or thinking problems improve their cognitive function. If you live in a nursing home and have mild cognitive impairment (not dementia), you may be able to join.
Shenyang, LiaoningAges 60 years+ - NCT07738003Recruiting
Perinatal Autism Genetics and Epigenetics Study
This study looks at genetics and other factors that may be linked to autism. Pregnant women in their first or second trimester are invited to join, and their babies will be followed to see how they develop.
Iowa City, IowaAges birth–50 years - NCT07737353Recruiting
Education for families of ICU patients with tracheostomy
This study tests whether a structured education program for family members of ICU patients who need a tracheostomy helps them feel more prepared and less stressed. You would be asked to attend training sessions and fill out some questionnaires.
Giresun, GiresunAges 18 years+ - NCT07734363Recruiting
How Cravings Affect Addiction Severity Over Time
This trial is a longitudinal study that tracks how cravings (strong urges to use) affect a person's addiction over time. It may help researchers understand how cravings lead to more severe addiction, which could improve future treatments.
BordeauxAges 18 years+ - NCT07737821Recruiting
Improv comedy for anxiety and well-being in young Chinese adults
This study tests if attending improv comedy workshops can lower anxiety and boost mental well-being in young Chinese adults in Hong Kong. If you have mild to moderate anxiety and no mental health diagnosis, this low-pressure, fun activity might be a good fit.
Hong KongAges 18–29 - NCT07740148Recruiting
Comparing feelings about human-created and AI art
This study compares how people feel when looking at art made by humans versus art made by artificial intelligence (AI). You'll view images online and answer questions about your reactions, helping researchers understand emotional responses to different types of art.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 18 years+
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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