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
- NCT03586895Recruiting
Support program for youth at risk of suicide
This trial tests an e-Connect service system program meant to improve how probation teams respond to youth who may be at risk for suicide. It may help by strengthening assessment, referrals, and follow-up so support reaches young people earlier.
New York, New YorkAges 10 years+ - NCT03646058RecruitingPhase 3
Add-on buprenorphine to ease suicidal thoughts in depression
This Phase 3 study tests whether adding buprenorphine to your usual pain-dose medicines can reduce severe suicidal thoughts during a major depressive episode. It may help people who are currently hospitalized or closely followed and have higher scores for both depression severity and suicidal thinking.
Bordeaux, FranceAges 18–65 - NCT02447861Recruiting
Study of behavior differences in 3q29 deletion or duplication
This study looks at how brain development and behavior may differ in people with a 3q29 deletion or 3q29 duplication. It may help researchers understand what to expect and how these conditions affect daily life.
Piscataway, New JerseyAges Any age - NCT05514730Recruiting
Treatment program for harmful sexual behaviors in children
This trial offers a treatment program for preteen children whose caregiver reports concerning sexual behaviors. It aims to help reduce these behaviors and improve child well-being, with participation guided by language and caregiver involvement.
Harrisburg, PennsylvaniaAges 4–12 - NCT05285111Recruiting
Practice noticing inner body feelings in adults
This pilot study looks at a program meant to help people become better at noticing their internal body sensations and emotions. It may be most relevant if you’ve had low awareness of these internal feelings and a past history of suicidal thoughts or attempts, to see if the approach is safe and helpful.
Auburn, AlabamaAges 18–65 - NCT05185440Recruiting
Study to reduce alcohol-related sexual violence on college campuses
This study looks at ways to reduce alcohol-related sexual violence among college students. If you’re an undergraduate and are getting help from your campus health or counseling center, you may be able to participate.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18–24 - NCT05219955Recruiting
Study of caregiver stress and sleep in older adults
This study looks at how caregiver stress affects sleep problems—especially trouble getting going in the morning. If you are a caregiver for someone with dementia and have specific morning sleep/energy difficulties, you may be able to join and help researchers better understand what helps.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 55 years+ - NCT04957628Recruiting
Tailored interventions for people in hospital medical wards
This study tests whether personalized (tailored) interventions can help patients during their hospital stay in medical wards. You may be invited to participate if you can understand the study information and your stay is for a medical issue, not a major injury or planned surgery.
OsloAges 18 years+ - NCT04777357RecruitingPhase 3
Cariprazine for bipolar depression in ages 10 to 17
This Phase 3 study tests whether cariprazine can improve depression symptoms in children and teens with bipolar I disorder, and also tracks side effects. It may help if your depressive episode is ongoing and you meet specific mood and screening score requirements.
Bentonville, ArkansasAges 10–17 - NCT04876742Recruiting
Wheat beer to help prevent confusion in ICU patients
This study tests whether drinking wheat beer can lower the risk of delirium, a sudden confusion that can happen in intensive care. If you’re at higher risk and can take the study drink safely, this could help you avoid or reduce delirium.
BaselAges 18 years+ - NCT04980794Recruiting
Family conflict resolution program for two-caregiver families
This study tests a family conflict-resolution program to help reduce conflict and improve how families handle disagreements over time. It’s designed for families with two primary caregivers and a child age 4 to 17.
Fort Wayne, IndianaAges 4 years+ - NCT05161819Recruiting
Repetitive brain magnetic treatment for somatic symptom disorder
This trial tests whether repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (a non-surgical treatment that uses magnets on the scalp) can help people with somatic symptom disorder. If you qualify, you would be evaluated for symptom improvement and for safety during the treatment period.
Douliu, YunlinAges 20–70 - NCT04582916RecruitingPhase 1
PET scan study of inflammation in major depression
This Phase 1 study uses a PET brain scan to look at inflammation-related activity (cyclooxygenase) in people with major depressive disorder (MDD). It may help researchers better understand how depression is connected to inflammation in the brain.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–70 - NCT04507555Recruiting
Pharmacist-guided genetic testing to choose antidepressants
This study tests whether doing genetic testing before starting or adjusting antidepressants—guided by a pharmacist—can improve treatment for people with moderate to severe depression. The goal is to help match you with antidepressants more safely and effectively.
Münchenbuchsee, Canton of BernAges 18 years+ - NCT04017286Recruiting
Pregnancy mental health survey and baby development outcomes study
This study looks at how a pregnant person’s mental well-being during pregnancy relates to their child’s later behavior and development. It mainly involves questionnaires and comparing outcomes, and it may help researchers understand what pregnancy mental health supports best.
Chongqing, Chongqing MunicipalityAges 3 months–6 years - NCT04004364Recruiting
Research study for people enrolled in a schizophrenia care program
This is an early-stage research study for people who are already enrolled in a specific schizophrenia care program. It aims to improve outcomes by testing practice changes within that program.
Lauderdale Lakes, FloridaAges 15–40 - NCT04421248RecruitingPhase 4
Testing blood or brain markers in kids with ADHD
This Phase 4 study checks whether certain markers change in the brain/body when children with ADHD take methylphenidate (a stimulant). It also compares these markers with healthy children to better understand ADHD.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 8–12 - NCT03983291Recruiting
Facial exercise program for mild to moderate depression
This trial tests whether a structured facial exercise program can help improve symptoms of mild to moderate depression. It may help you if your depression is stable on current treatment and doesn’t involve certain other mental or facial conditions.
ZurichAges 18–65 - NCT04669457Enrolling by invitationPhase 4
Study of delirium risk in young children having ear surgery
This trial looks at confusion or “delirium” after anesthesia in babies and young children having a myringotomy (ear procedure). It may help doctors understand which children are more likely to experience delirium and how to reduce that risk.
Worcester, MassachusettsAges 3 months–9 years - NCT04120714Recruiting
tDCS brain stimulation for problematic internet gaming use
This trial tests whether a noninvasive brain stimulation method (tDCS) can help teens or adults reduce problematic internet gaming. It’s designed for people who meet diagnostic criteria for “pathological use of internet gaming.”
DijonAges 12 years+ - NCT04049890Recruiting
Questionnaire study for families managing a child’s chronic illness
This study asks families to fill out and review a questionnaire about how you are coping at home when a child has a long-term (chronic) health condition. It may help create a better tool to understand family adjustment during ongoing hospital treatment.
Florence, FirenzeAges Any age - NCT04069091Recruiting
Program to help mothers with depression during pregnancy or after birth
This trial studies a maternal depression prevention and early help program for people who screen positive for depression. It may help improve mental health during pregnancy or the postpartum period and support health for both parent and child.
Helsinki, UusimaaAges Any age - NCT04041154Recruiting
Study of how the brain senses effort cost
This study asks people to do tasks while the researchers measure brain activity, to understand how the brain represents the “cost” of effort. It may help improve understanding of effort-related problems in mental and neurological conditions.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18–35 - NCT04165746Recruiting
Early care program for very young children in foster systems
This study looks at how an early support program affects the development of infants who are newly entering institutional care or foster care in the São Paulo area. It may help families and caregivers support healthy growth during a critical first period.
São Paulo, São PauloAges Up to 2 years
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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