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
- NCT05099341Recruiting
Study blood HDL differences in depression
This study compares a special type of cholesterol in the blood (HDL) between people with depression and people without depression. Researchers want to understand how depression may be linked to differences in HDL and related blood markers.
DijonAges 18 years+ - NCT05058872RecruitingPhase 4
Study links birth-control hormones to brain reward responses
This Phase 4 study uses brain imaging and daily questions to understand how contraceptive hormones may affect reward and brain signals. You may be able to join if you meet the health, birth-control, and safety requirements for MRI.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 18 years+ - NCT05203965RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Brain imaging study testing mavoglurant in alcohol risk
This early-stage study uses brain scans to understand how brain signaling tied to alcohol vulnerability works, and it tests mavoglurant, a medicine that blocks a brain receptor. Results may help researchers learn why some people are more vulnerable to alcohol problems.
Hartford, ConnecticutAges 18–45 - NCT04746261Recruiting
Suicide care support program after a recent attempt
This study tests a brief, structured support program (ASSIP) for adults who have recently had a suicide attempt. It may help people cope better and stay connected to care after discharge from psychiatric or primary care.
LundAges 18 years+ - NCT04829682Enrolling by invitation
ACT for Life to help people manage suicide risk
This trial tests whether “ACT for Life,” a structured therapy approach, can better support people who are currently hospitalized because of suicide risk. You may be placed in one of two study groups to compare the therapy options and see which helps most.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 18–89 - NCT05194254Recruiting
MRI eye-tracking study for social thinking in autistic children
This study uses MRI to measure how children’s eyes track during tasks, aiming to better understand social thinking in autism. It includes both autistic participants and children with very low autism scores to compare results.
Amiens, PicardieAges 10–20 - NCT05011760RecruitingEarly Phase 1
PET brain scan with a cocaine-use disorder medicine test
This early-phase study uses a PET brain scan (a special imaging test) to see how the brain responds in people with cocaine use disorder. It aims to better understand brain activity and whether this scan approach could help research or future treatments.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18–55 - NCT04997577Recruiting
Study of speech listening with high mental effort
This study tests how well you can understand speech when the task is mentally demanding. It may help researchers understand hearing and brain processing in older adults.
College Park, MarylandAges 65–85 - NCT04857775Recruiting
Test a parent-training app for infants and toddlers
This study tests a web and mobile program that supports parents with training for their child’s early development. It uses parent sessions over about 10–12 weeks and includes a small blood sample to help researchers measure effects.
Calgary, AlbertaAges Any age - NCT05110729Recruiting
Check how injuries affect quality of life in young gymnasts
This study looks at how musculoskeletal injuries change quality of life and life satisfaction for gymnasts ages 8 to 18. It may help sports medicine teams understand what young gymnasts need to feel better and keep doing their sport.
Denver, ColoradoAges 8–18 - NCT04959838Recruiting
Study of job stress in eye doctors and trainees
This study looks at job stress among ophthalmologists (eye doctors) and ophthalmology residents. It may help improve working conditions and support for people in eye care.
Clermont-FerrandAges 18–65 - NCT05107947Recruiting
Dynamic room lighting to improve sleep and daily body rhythm
This study tests whether changing the light in a hospital room can improve sleep and help your body clock work better in older adults. It may be most helpful if sleep problems or irregular daily rhythms are affecting you in the hospital.
MalmöAges 65 years+ - NCT05117463Recruiting
Balance testing while doing thinking tasks and eye-movement training
This study tests how well your balance and coordination work while you do a thinking task, using special visual (eye-movement) stimulation. It may help researchers understand why some people have balance problems and how training could improve safety.
Greenville, North CarolinaAges 25–85 - NCT05054829Recruiting
Social skills group for adults with autism
This trial tests whether a structured social skills training group can improve relationships for adults on the autism spectrum. It may help you practice real-life social situations with guided group support.
TaipeiAges 18–45 - NCT05227183Recruiting
VIGILANS support to prevent repeat suicidal behavior
This study tests a monitoring-and-support approach called VIGILANS to help prevent suicidal behaviors from returning. It focuses on whether people can stay safer with extra follow-up and restoring social connection after a recent suicide attempt (or not).
MontpellierAges 18–55 - NCT05224440Recruiting
Program helping people near military discharge move to new cities
This program helps people who are about to transition out of the military get set up in selected cities. It’s likely meant to test whether moving plans and support during the transition work better when you go to one of the study cities.
The Bronx, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT05235867Recruiting
Secretin to help teens with anorexia during refeeding
This trial studies whether secretin can help the body during “refeeding,” the careful process of restarting nutrition in people hospitalized for restrictive-type anorexia nervosa. It compares participants with very high vs very low urine output during refeeding to see if responses differ.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 13–24 - NCT05136703Recruiting
Study depression treatment effects in people living with HIV
This study looks at how depression and its treatment may affect the brain and immune-related body systems in people with HIV. You may be eligible if you have depression and a well-controlled HIV viral load, and you can safely complete brain MRI scans.
Coral Gables, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT05183230Recruiting
Mobile program to help prevent suicide after hospital stay
This trial tests a phone-based (mobile) support program for middle-aged and older adults after a recent hospital stay for suicidal thoughts or an attempt. The goal is to reduce the chance of another suicidal crisis by providing structured support after discharge.
New York, New YorkAges 50–90 - NCT05078970Recruiting
Teen suicide intervention study for high-risk times
This study tests a suicide intervention approach for teens who are having suicidal thoughts or behaviors and are currently in an emergency or hospital setting. It may help you and your care team better support teens during the most risky period.
Columbus, OhioAges 11–17 - NCT05153811Recruiting
Try reducing alcohol use with phone and sensor tracking
This study looks at whether “less alcohol” is achievable by using smartphone apps and wearable/breath sensors to track drinking. It is for adults who drink often and live with HIV, and it tests a plan that starts with a period of no alcohol, then shifts to fewer drinking days.
Coral Gables, FloridaAges 35–70 - NCT04732676Recruiting
Smartphone app to help manage cravings and addiction triggers
This study tests whether a smartphone app can help you manage cravings and personal triggers that lead to substance use or addictive behaviors. It is designed for people who are seeking addiction support and have at least a month before starting treatment.
BordeauxAges 18 years+ - NCT06776328Recruiting
Co-creating tools for youth with suicidal thoughts
This study aims to develop tools together with children and teenagers who have had suicidal thoughts. The goal is to create better support options for young people.
GhentAges 10–18 - NCT05180344Recruiting
Personalized phone support for suicidal thoughts or actions
This study tests a personalized mobile (phone) program to help people who have had suicidal thoughts or actions in the past month. It aims to see if the approach is safe, acceptable, and possibly helpful in reducing risk and distress.
Providence, Rhode IslandAges 18–26
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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