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
- NCT05144035RecruitingPhase 4
Early growth-hormone treatment for small baby’s brain development
This study tests whether starting a growth hormone treatment early helps a baby’s thinking and learning development. It is for babies who are small for their gestational age and show delays on a developmental screening test.
Wuhan, WuhanAges 6 months–2 years - NCT04829877Recruiting
Study stress changes in women trying to get pregnant
This study follows how emotional distress changes over time in women who are starting infertility treatment and trying to conceive. It may help researchers understand what support might be most helpful during the start of fertility care.
TaipeiAges 20–60 - NCT05233150Recruiting
Parent–child coaching in primary care for young children
This study tests a parent–child relationship coaching program delivered through primary care. It may help families improve day-to-day interactions and child behavior using group sessions and virtual support.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 1.5 years–99 years - NCT05076643Recruiting
Studying factors that may predict depression in adults
This study looks at different body, diet, and psychological factors to understand what might predict depression. It may help researchers find better ways to identify people at risk earlier.
Kajang, SelangorAges 18–30 - NCT04994873Recruiting
Positivity skills program for youth in inpatient crisis
This trial tests a skills-based program meant to increase positive thinking and coping for people who are in the hospital because of suicide risk. It may help participants build more hopeful, supportive skills during and after a mental health crisis.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 12–60 - NCT05608421Recruiting
Program to help HIV care and safety from partner violence
This study tests a program designed for Black women living with HIV who have had partner violence. It aims to help you stay engaged in HIV care and reduce intimate partner violence, while keeping you safe during the study.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT04763655Recruiting
Testing brain signals to predict response to ECT
This study looks at “neural biomarkers,” or brain-measurement signals, to see who is most likely to benefit from electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). It focuses on people with certain active psychosis symptoms and specific mental health diagnoses who have tried antipsychotic medication without enough improvement.
Glen Oaks, New YorkAges 18–80 - 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+ - NCT04912479Recruiting
Using connected devices to help safely stop benzodiazepines
This trial studies whether using a connected phone or tablet can improve how successfully and safely older adults reduce or stop benzodiazepine medicines. It focuses on people who have been taking benzodiazepines every day for more than 3 months.
ToulouseAges 65 years+ - NCT05116514Recruiting
Case manager support to prevent repeat psychosis in young people
This study tests whether adding a case manager can help reduce how often psychotic symptoms come back within 3 years after a first psychotic episode. It may help by keeping care organized and support consistent during recovery.
Toulouse, Choisir Une RégionAges 16–30 - NCT05851898RecruitingPhase 4
Tested medicine to prevent depression after hip or leg fractures
This trial studies whether a type of antidepressant medicine (a serotonin–norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor) can prevent depression after a lower-extremity fragility fracture that was treated with surgery. It’s mainly for older adults, and aims to see if starting this medicine early reduces later depression symptoms.
Winston-Salem, North CarolinaAges 65 years+ - NCT05124132Enrolling by invitation
Study of resilience and brain health after an earlier parent study
This trial looks at how resilience (how well people cope with stress) and brain health change over time in older adults who already joined an earlier study. You may be eligible if you participated in that “parent study.”
St Louis, MissouriAges 65 years+ - NCT04889794Recruiting
Helps pharmacists support seniors with memory problems after work changes
This study looks at whether reorganizing work in family medicine clinics changes how pharmacists review and support seniors who have major memory (cognitive) problems. It may help improve medication support and seniors’ autonomy with guidance that fits their needs.
Montreal, QuebecAges 65 years+ - NCT05007561RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Study of how opioids change feelings and brain responses to social events
This early-stage study looks at how opioids affect your experience of social situations and your brain activity. It may help researchers understand how opioid medicines influence social perception and brain signaling.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges 18–25 - NCT03949556Recruiting
Online program to prevent suicidal thoughts in medical students
This trial tests an internet-based program meant to reduce suicidal thoughts in medical students during key training periods. If you join, you’ll be offered an online intervention and complete online assessments to see if it helps your mental well-being.
BordeauxAges 18 years+ - NCT04577911Recruiting
Brain study of social connection using MRI scans
This study looks at how social connection shows up in the brain using MRI, a type of scan. You may be able to take part if you can safely have an MRI and you’re not currently taking psychiatric medications.
New York, New YorkAges 18–65 - NCT04085848Recruiting
Music program for suicidal thoughts and emotional pain
This trial tests whether listening to music can help reduce psychological pain and suicidal mood during a short stay in a psychiatric hospital. You would be asked to stay in the hospital for about 48 to 60 hours and complete study steps after giving consent.
Saint-PaulAges 18 years+ - NCT03769259Enrolling by invitation
Therapy for recent suicidal thoughts or attempts
This study tests a brief counseling approach based on cognitive behavioral therapy to help people who are dealing with suicidal thoughts or a recent suicide attempt. It’s offered in outpatient care and aims to see whether this shorter therapy works for improving safety and coping.
Jacksonville, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT04005378RecruitingPhase 4
Finding needs of people in a cancer survivorship program
This study looks at how supported people are and what challenges they may face while enrolled in a cancer survivorship (CSC) program. It aims to identify people at higher risk and improve the services they receive.
Lauderdale Lakes, FloridaAges 15–40 - NCT04089254Recruiting
Teen suicide care alternatives after emergency room visit
This study tests an approach to help teens after they come to the emergency room for suicidal thoughts or behaviors. It aims to see whether the alternative treatment can better support teens who need extra care, beyond a basic check-in.
Glen Oaks, New YorkAges 12–18 - NCT05388864Recruiting
Parenting support program for young children and families
This study offers a parenting support program for families with children ages 3 to 11. It aims to help strengthen family routines and child well-being by teaching practical skills.
Loma Linda, CaliforniaAges 3–11 - NCT04351958Enrolling by invitation
AR videogame to prevent alcohol use in teens
This trial tests whether an augmented-reality (AR) videogame can help teens avoid drinking and reduce harm from alcohol. If you’re 16–18 and in high school, you may be asked to play the AR game during short sessions to see how well it works.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 16–18 - NCT02535702Recruiting
Brain scan study to measure addiction biology
This study uses brain imaging (MRI) and tasks to better understand what’s happening in the brain in addiction. It may help researchers improve how addiction is studied and measured using brain-based methods.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT03662776Enrolling by invitation
How past eye-cancer treatment affects survivors’ well-being
This study looks at how different treatments for one affected eye retinoblastoma may affect survivors’ emotional and social functioning. It may help doctors understand which treatment approaches are linked with better day-to-day well-being over time.
New York, New YorkAges 8–17
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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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.