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
- NCT06250816Recruiting
Cartoon gowns to reduce anxiety in children before surgery
This study tests if letting children wear an operation gown with cartoon characters instead of a plain gown helps them feel less anxious before surgery. If your child needs orthopedic surgery, this might make the experience more comfortable.
BursaAges 4–12 - NCT05456958Recruiting
Brain training with fMRI feedback for PTSD symptoms
This trial tests a multi-session brain-training approach that uses MRI scans to help teach your brain patterns in PTSD. If you qualify, you’ll attend several sessions and the study team will look at whether symptoms improve.
London, OntarioAges 18–65 - NCT05149859Recruiting
Binge eating and severe obesity treatment after screening
This study looks at people with obesity, including those with binge eating disorder (BED). It compares groups based on their binge-eating questionnaires and tests a care approach at obesity and mental-health clinics.
QuébecAges 18–65 - NCT06631742Recruiting
Exergaming for dementia: a fun exercise trial
This trial tests whether playing interactive video games that combine exercise and thinking challenges (called 'exergaming') can help people with dementia. It aims to see if this fun way to move and think can improve memory, daily function, and quality of life.
Wetzikon, Canton of ZurichAges Any age - NCT06630065Recruiting
Ketamine study for depression using brain scans
This trial uses brain scans to understand how ketamine affects negative emotions in people with depression. It may help explain why ketamine works and who benefits most.
Paris, ParisAges 18 years+ - NCT05603533Recruiting
Music group sessions to help people with dementia exercise
This trial studies whether guided group exercise with music can improve how well people with moderate dementia follow exercise plans. Participants will join a nursing-home based music and movement group program.
Kasterlee, AntwerpenAges 65 years+ - NCT05602805Recruiting
Study using a health data bank for weight management
This study builds a data bank to help track how people manage overweight or obesity at the hospital. It may help improve care for future patients by learning what treatments and outcomes work best.
Québec, QuebecAges 18 years+ - NCT06632249Recruiting
Can VR exercise help teens with ADHD focus better?
This trial tests whether playing an active virtual reality (VR) video game can improve attention and thinking skills in teens with ADHD. If you're between 12 and 17, have ADHD, and have either never taken ADHD medication or haven't taken it for at least a month, you may be able to join.
Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do SulAges 12–17 - NCT06632366Recruiting
Self-compassion training for women with sexual dysfunction after childbirth
This study tests whether a self-compassion training program can improve sexual quality of life and marital adjustment in women who have sexual dysfunction and are 2-6 months after giving birth. It aims to help women feel better about themselves and their relationships.
GaziantepAges Any age - NCT06133569Recruiting
Self-help program for sexual interest in children
This study tests an online self-help program called ReDirection for people concerned about their sexual interest in children. It aims to reduce the risk of child sexual abuse and prevent use of child sexual abuse material.
KlecanyAges 18 years+ - NCT07717879RecruitingPhase 3
Testing solriamfetol for children with ADHD
This trial tests whether a medication called solriamfetol can safely help children with ADHD. If your child is between 6 and 12 years old and has ADHD, this study may be an option.
Dothan, AlabamaAges 6–11 - NCT07716098RecruitingPhase 3
Esketamine nasal spray for treatment-resistant depression
This study tests esketamine nasal spray versus a placebo in adults with depression that has not improved after trying at least two other antidepressants. It aims to see if the spray can help when standard pills have not worked.
Redlands, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07717411RecruitingPhase 3
Trontinemab for people at risk of Alzheimer's symptoms
This study tests an investigational drug, trontinemab, in people who are cognitively healthy but have a blood marker suggesting a high chance of developing Alzheimer's symptoms later. The goal is to see if the drug can delay or prevent memory loss.
Irvine, CaliforniaAges 55–80 - NCT07717892RecruitingPhase 3
Solriamfetol for teens with ADHD
This study tests a new medicine, solriamfetol, to see if it helps teenagers with ADHD. The medicine is taken as a tablet and may improve focus and reduce symptoms.
Dothan, AlabamaAges 12–17 - NCT07717385Recruiting
90-day trial of a probiotic for stress and sleep
This study tests whether a daily probiotic capsule called Neuralli Mood can help adults who feel stressed, have trouble sleeping, or experience low mood. It lasts 90 days and involves taking two capsules each day and filling out online surveys.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT07721961RecruitingPhase 3
Study of MI078 for postpartum depression
This trial tests a new medication, MI078, to see if it can help women with postpartum depression. You may qualify if you are between 18 and 45, have given birth within the last year, and are currently experiencing moderate to severe depression that started in late pregnancy or shortly after delivery.
Hefei, AnhuiAges 18–45 - NCT06133595Recruiting
Motivational interviewing to help people with sexual interest in children seek support
This trial tests whether motivational interviewing can help people who are concerned about their sexual interest in children to find help and avoid harming children. It aims to make it easier to talk about these concerns and get support.
KlecanyAges 18 years+ - NCT05748808Recruiting
Biofeedback and virtual reality for controlling aggressive outbursts
This trial tests whether biofeedback plus virtual reality training can help people recognize emotions and gain better control over aggressive outbursts. It’s designed for people who have ADHD, Asperger syndrome, or oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) and still have frequent, hard-to-control aggression.
SevilleAges 10–16 - NCT06516588RecruitingPhase 2
Brain stimulation for memory and thinking after stroke
This trial tests if a gentle brain stimulation technique called tDCS can help improve memory and thinking in people who have had a stroke. It is for those who are still in the early recovery phase (between 10 days and 5 months after their stroke) and have some ongoing cognitive problems.
Oklahoma City, OklahomaAges 18–99 - NCT07717853Recruiting
CO-OP therapy for kids with autism
This study tests a therapy called CO-OP that helps children with autism learn to plan and carry out everyday tasks like getting dressed or doing homework. We want to see if it helps kids become more independent.
Istanbul, IstanbulAges 7–10 - NCT07722949Recruiting
A nurse-led program for caregivers of children with autism
This study tests a culturally adapted program where nurses help caregivers build skills to support a child with autism. It aims to reduce stress and improve well-being for both the caregiver and the child.
Faisalābad, Punjab ProvinceAges 18 years+ - NCT07718022Recruiting
Dating violence prevention for LGBTQ+ teens and their caregivers
This pilot study tests a program that helps LGBTQ+ teens and their caregivers work together to prevent dating violence. It involves one in-person event in Pittsburgh and online activities.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 14 years+ - NCT07719712Recruiting
Thinking and confusion after prostate surgery in older adults
This study looks at how older adults' thinking and memory may change after a common prostate surgery, and whether some patients become confused or delirious afterward. It may help doctors understand who is at risk for these problems.
MuğlaAges 65 years+ - NCT07717723Recruiting
Support for caregivers of heart disease patients
This study tests a program to help caregivers of people with heart disease manage stress and challenges. It aims to support your mental health while caring for a loved one.
Sacramento, 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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