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
- NCT07718477Recruiting
Comparing child and parent pain during dental numbing
This study compares the pain a child feels during a numbing injection at the dentist to the pain the parent thinks the child is feeling. It helps doctors understand the difference between a child's actual pain and what parents perceive, which may improve how pain is managed during dental visits.
Clermont-FerrandAges 6–15 - NCT07721701Recruiting
Digital Dementia Registry for Bavaria
This study follows people with mild cognitive impairment or dementia and their family caregivers over time. It aims to learn more about how these conditions progress and how to improve care, especially for those living in Bavaria.
AschaffenburgAges Any age - NCT07720674Recruiting
SEE FAR CBT for adults with PTSD
This trial tests a therapy called SEE FAR CBT to help adults with PTSD. It involves 12 weekly sessions and check-ins after treatment ends.
Kiryat ShmonaAges 18 years+ - NCT07721753Recruiting
Online exercise and therapy for breast cancer mood
This study tests an online program that combines fun video-game exercises with talk therapy to help breast cancer patients who feel depressed or anxious. It takes place in Malaysia and is for Chinese-speaking adults.
Xinxiang, HenanAges 18 years+ - NCT07718321Recruiting
StimolIrpinia for brain injury rehab: a feasibility trial
This trial tests a new cognitive rehab tool called StimolIrpinia for people recovering from a serious brain injury. It aims to see if the tool is acceptable and helpful for improving thinking and memory.
Sant'Angelo dei Lombardi, AVAges 18–75 - NCT07720765Recruiting
Using eye scans to study brain diseases
This trial uses a type of eye scan (OCT) to look at the retina in people with brain conditions like multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, or migraines. It aims to see if these scans can help doctors learn more about the disease and monitor it over time.
Milan, MilanoAges 18 years+ - NCT07717541Recruiting
Virtual poetry workshops for anxiety and stomach issues
This study tests if joining a facilitated online poetry workshop can help reduce anxiety and improve well-being for people with stomach discomfort. You would attend virtual group sessions and share poems you create.
Columbus, OhioAges 18 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+ - NCT07715864RecruitingPhase 2
Cannabis compounds for brain protection after concussion
This trial tests whether natural cannabis compounds can help protect the brain after a concussion in male contact-sport athletes. It requires you to be healthy, not a regular cannabis user, and free of certain medical conditions.
Regina, SaskatchewanAges 19–35 - NCT07717567Recruiting
Blood tests to diagnose and predict Alzheimer's disease
This study is testing whether a simple blood test can help diagnose Alzheimer's disease and predict how the disease will progress. If you have memory or thinking problems that have been getting worse, you may be able to join.
Milan, MilanoAges 40 years+ - NCT07715812Recruiting
Comparing e-diary vs paper diary for binge eating
This trial tests whether an electronic diary (app) is as good as a paper diary for tracking binge eating episodes. If you have binge eating disorder and own a smartphone, you might help researchers find better ways to monitor symptoms.
Mason, OhioAges Up to 18 years - NCT07716969Recruiting
Reducing time without treatment for psychosis
This trial tests a program to help people get treatment faster for psychosis. It is for patients who have started OPUS treatment within the last 9 months and may have a schizophrenia-related condition.
Copenhagen, DenmarkAges 18–35 - NCT07718750Recruiting
AI text messages for better sleep
This study tests if personalized text messages generated by artificial intelligence can help improve sleep. You may join if you have trouble sleeping and use a smartphone.
New York, New YorkAges 18–75 - 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+ - 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+ - NCT07718958Recruiting
Biomarkers for PANS in children
This study looks for blood markers that could help diagnose and track pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome (PANS). If your child has PANS, participating could help improve understanding and treatment of this condition.
Cagliari, CagliariAges 3–18 - NCT07720336Recruiting
Essential oils and a wearable device for long-term nausea
This study tests whether a wearable device (like a wristband) and essential oils can help calm chronic nausea. It focuses on people who have had nausea for more than 6 months, feel it at least 3 times a week, and also have anxiety.
Columbus, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT07719205Recruiting
Pre-visit imagery for children's dental care
This trial tests a tactile pre-visit imagery strategy to help children aged 4 to 10 years who have never had dental treatment before. The goal is to see if it reduces anxiety and improves their first experience with a filling or crown.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 4–10 - NCT05719246Recruiting
Yoga and meditation for teens with IBS stress
This study tests a structured yoga and meditation program to help reduce stress symptoms in teens with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). It may help your teen learn calming practices that could ease how stress affects IBS.
Camden, New JerseyAges 12–21 - NCT06636474Recruiting
Supported housing for people with mental disorders
This study looks at a supported housing program to help people with mental health conditions live more independently. It aims to see if this program improves social inclusion and quality of life.
ParisAges 18–60 - NCT06634446Recruiting
Self-guided cognitive training for early psychosis
This study tests a self-guided cognitive training program designed for young people who recently had their first episode of psychosis. It aims to improve thinking skills and daily function through exercises you can do at home.
ParisAges 16–35 - NCT04621877Recruiting
Lay-led therapy for depression and anxiety at senior centers
This trial tests a structured, coach-led program called behavioral activation delivered in senior centers. It aims to improve symptoms of depression and generalized anxiety by teaching practical, step-by-step activity planning.
Brandon, FloridaAges 60 years+ - NCT05644301RecruitingPhase 3
Blood-marker guided add-on treatment for major depression
This study tests whether doctors can choose the best add-on immune-related treatment for people with major depressive disorder by using inflammation blood tests. It’s meant for people whose depression has not improved enough with their current antidepressant.
Duffel, AntwerpenAges 18–65
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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Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov; specialty groupings are derived from each study’s conditions. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.