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
- NCT06626152RecruitingPhase 2
L-DOPA challenge test for depression in older adults
This study tests whether a medication called L-DOPA (used for Parkinson's disease) can help predict how well older adults with depression will respond to treatment. You will take a single dose of L-DOPA and then do simple tasks to measure your mood and thinking.
Vancouver, British ColumbiaAges 60 years+ - NCT06625255RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Promoting playfulness study for parents of young children
This trial tests an online program to help parents encourage playfulness in their 2- to 5-year-old children. It may benefit parents whose children do not have major disabilities.
Fort Myers, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT06460363Recruiting
Electrical brain stimulation for delirium in ICU patients
This trial tests whether a gentle electrical current applied to the scalp can help treat delirium (sudden confusion) in intensive care patients. It aims to improve recovery in people who have had confusion for more than 24 hours.
KuopioAges 18 years+ - NCT05826548Recruiting
Telerehabilitation program for memory, Parkinson’s, and stroke needs
This trial studies a home-based exercise and training program delivered by telerehabilitation (remote care) for people with mild cognitive impairment, Parkinson’s disease, or stroke. It may help improve day-to-day thinking and movement skills by supporting you with structured practice from home.
Lido, VeneziaAges 18–85 - NCT07727434Recruiting
Stress and Anxiety in People Having Biopsy for Bone or Soft Tissue Cancer
This study looks at how stress and anxiety levels change in people who are about to have a biopsy for a possible bone or soft tissue tumor. The goal is to better understand the emotional impact of waiting for results and starting treatment.
IstanbulAges 18 years+ - NCT07727018Recruiting
Flavor Explorers for picky eating in autistic kids
This study is testing a program called 'Exploradores de Sabores' (Flavor Explorers) to help children with autism who are very picky eaters try new foods. The program includes fun activities and training for caregivers to do at home with their child.
Tijuana, Estado de Baja CaliforniaAges 4–11 - NCT07728240Recruiting
Diet, health, and exercise study
This study looks at how your diet and health affect your body's response to exercise. You'll do some thinking tests, record what you eat, and ride a bike at a moderate pace.
River Falls, WisconsinAges 18–60 - NCT07728994RecruitingPhase 2
Focused ultrasound for OCD treatment study
This trial tests if focused ultrasound can help treat OCD. If you join, you'll wear a special device during sessions and have an MRI scan.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 22–80 - NCT07729735Enrolling by invitation
Physiotherapy after breast reduction surgery
This study tests whether adding physical therapy after breast reduction surgery helps you recover faster and feel better. You must be between 18 and 50, have had cosmetic breast reduction, and be free of certain health conditions like arm swelling or nerve problems.
IstanbulAges 18–50 - NCT07731191Recruiting
Digital tools to predict Alzheimer's risk factors
This study uses smartphone tools to track early signs of Alzheimer's by analyzing risk factors. It is for people with mild cognitive issues (MCI) or subjective cognitive decline (SCD) who do not have dementia.
Brescia, BSAges 18 years+ - NCT07731334Recruiting
Memory problems in non-neurology rehab patients
This study looks at how common mild cognitive impairment and dementia are in people staying in rehabilitation units for heart, lung, or orthopedic problems. It aims to understand memory and thinking issues that may be overlooked in these settings.
Florence, FIAges 45 years+ - NCT07725926Recruiting
Combining therapy techniques for tic-like OCD
This study tests a therapy that combines two approaches—one for tics and one for OCD—to help people whose OCD feels like it's linked to tics. The goal is to see if this combined treatment reduces distressing urges and repetitive behaviors.
London, LondonAges 18–65 - NCT07731295Recruiting
Pain management study for teens getting wisdom teeth removed
This study looks at how to improve pain management after wisdom tooth extraction. It focuses on teens and young adults who use cannabis regularly, to see how it affects pain and recovery.
Providence, Rhode IslandAges 15–20 - NCT07730957Recruiting
Music program to reduce care refusal in nursing home residents
This trial tests whether a structured music program can help reduce care refusal (like agitation or aggression during bathing) in nursing home residents with memory or thinking problems. Residents who show these behaviors may be eligible.
AmiensAges 18 years+ - NCT07724275Recruiting
Digital recovery support for Black adults in Detroit
This study tests a digital program to help Black adults in early recovery from alcohol problems stay on track. You'd receive weekly text surveys and complete two in-person visits over 13 weeks.
Detroit, MichiganAges 18 years+ - NCT07730307Recruiting
Study on sharing suicidal thoughts and getting support
This study looks at how people share their experiences with suicidal thoughts or severe depression and what happens when they seek support. It aims to help understand the risks and benefits of talking about these struggles.
Mpunde, Buyende DistrictAges 18 years+ - NCT07731529Enrolling by invitation
Exercise program for people 90 and older at home
This trial tests a home-based exercise program designed to improve strength, balance, and thinking skills in people aged 90 and older. It might help you stay active and independent.
Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do SulAges 90 years+ - NCT07729969Recruiting
Digital brain training for cancer survivors
This study tests a digital program to help with memory and thinking problems that some people experience after cancer treatment. It is designed for survivors who finished chemotherapy recently and have access to a computer or tablet at home.
Bilbao, BizkaiaAges 18 years+ - NCT07731568Recruiting
Group nature therapy for anxiety in college students
This trial tests whether a type of talk therapy done in nature groups can help reduce anxiety symptoms. It is for college students who feel anxious but not severely depressed or at risk of suicide.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–30 - NCT07732374RecruitingPhase 2
Long-term results after hyperbaric oxygen therapy in veterans
This study follows veterans who previously finished a 40-session hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) program. It tracks how their memory, mood, and daily function are doing 12 weeks later, to understand long-term benefits.
Boise, IdahoAges 18 years+ - NCT07726875Enrolling by invitation
Orexin and confusion after surgery in older adults
This study looks at a brain chemical called orexin (which helps control wakefulness) in older adults after surgery. The goal is to see if orexin levels are linked to confusion or agitation that can happen when waking up from anesthesia. If you take part, your blood will be tested before and after surgery.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 60 years+ - NCT02299921Recruiting
Alcohol and drug effects on immunity in ICU breathing patients
This study looks at how alcohol and other drugs can affect the body’s immune system in people who are very sick in the ICU due to breathing problems. It may help doctors better understand immune changes during critical illness and respiratory failure.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 18–90 - NCT05616559Recruiting
Precision-guided treatment for single-episode depression
This study tests a more personalized approach to treating depression in people who have had one episode. It uses questionnaires and brain scans (for some participants) to help decide which treatment approach may work best.
CopenhagenAges 18–65 - NCT06437002Recruiting
Body perception study in anorexia and bulimia
This study explores how people with anorexia or bulimia perceive their own bodies. You will complete simple mental tasks about moving your hands, feet, and whole body, which may help researchers understand body image distortions. Participation is voluntary and involves no medications or treatments.
Milan, MIAges 18–55
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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