Psychiatry
Mental health clinical trials
Depression, anxiety, and other mental-health and behavioral conditions. We’re tracking 8,195 recruiting studies in this area right now.
By phase
- Not applicable6,798
- Phase 2512
- Phase 1258
- Phase 3245
- Phase 4213
- Phase 1/Phase 298
- Phase 2/Phase 371
Top conditions
- Depression422
- Anxiety415
- Alzheimer Disease341
- Autism Spectrum Disorder258
- Dementia226
- Mild Cognitive Impairment199
- Schizophrenia192
- Major Depressive Disorder189
- 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 Development103
- 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 Pennsylvania51
- Karolinska Institutet50
Where studies are running
- California530
- New York268
- Massachusetts263
- Texas223
- Maryland176
- Pennsylvania175
- Florida153
- Alabama118
- Arizona117
- Connecticut113
Recruiting studies8,194 total
- NCT04627415RecruitingTeam says not enrolling
Early support program for ADHD symptoms in preschool children
This trial tests an early intervention program for young children (about ages 3 to 5) with clinically significant attention and behavior symptoms. It may help by targeting ADHD-related difficulties seen at home and school.
Bethlehem, PennsylvaniaAges 3–5 - NCT07786532Recruiting
Sports-based cognitive therapy for children's attention and memory
This study tests a sports-based cognitive therapy program for children aged 8-12 with mild attention or behavioral issues. It aims to improve their attention and memory through structured sports activities.
Chak Six Hundred Twenty-four, KpkAges 8–12 - NCT07790744Recruiting
Brain imaging study for early Parkinson's signs in people with REM sleep disorder
This study uses MRI scans to look at the brain in people with REM sleep behavior disorder (RBD), a condition that can be an early sign of Parkinson's disease. By comparing them with healthy volunteers, researchers hope to find early markers of Parkinson's that could lead to earlier diagnosis and treatment.
HvidovreAges 18 years+ - NCT07789457Recruiting
Exercise program for children with autism and sleep problems
This study tests an exercise program for children with autism who have trouble sleeping. The goal is to see if regular exercise can improve sleep and overall well-being.
TaipeiAges 4–10 - NCT07789535Recruiting
Sleep study for people with high blood pressure and poor sleep
This study looks at how improving sleep might affect blood vessel health in people with high blood pressure who don't sleep well. You might join if you have high blood pressure and poor sleep quality.
Guimarães, Braga DistrictAges 18–70 - NCT05574127Recruiting
Brief behavioral therapy for depression in older cancer survivors
This study tests a brief behavioral activation program to help older cancer survivors with depression. It involves 10 sessions (or a shorter version) to improve mood and quality of life.
New York, New YorkAges 65 years+ - NCT04569448RecruitingPhase 3
Brexpiprazole for bipolar depression that won’t improve
This Phase 3 study tests whether brexpiprazole can help treat bipolar depression that has not responded to previous treatments. It compares the study medicine to a placebo (inactive pill) for people with bipolar I or II depression.
Hamilton, OntarioAges 18–75 - NCT07654569Recruiting
Mental health help for university students online
This study tests an online program to help university students feel better mentally. It uses a type of therapy called ACT to teach useful skills for handling stress and emotions.
Bologna, BOAges 18 years+ - NCT07213700Recruiting
Long-term study on Alzheimer's disease
This study follows people who are either being evaluated for Alzheimer's disease or have already been diagnosed. Researchers want to track their health over many years to better understand the disease and how treatments affect it.
GrazAges Any age - NCT07243561RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Exosome therapy for childhood autism study
This trial tests if exosomes from stem cells can help children with autism who haven't improved enough with standard behavioral therapy. It aims to see if this treatment is safe and effective for reducing autism symptoms.
Dongfang, HainanAges 3–7 - NCT06867549RecruitingPhase 2
Propofol for depression in older adults
This study tests if a medicine called propofol (given through an IV) can help improve depression symptoms by boosting slow brain waves during sleep. It is for people 60 and older whose depression has not fully responded to standard antidepressants.
St Louis, MissouriAges 60 years+ - NCT07675135RecruitingPhase 3
Testing a new narcolepsy drug for excessive daytime sleepiness
This study tests a new medicine, HBS-301, for people with narcolepsy type 1 or type 2 who still have excessive daytime sleepiness. If you take other medications for sleepiness or mood, they must be stable for at least 3 months, and you cannot take some as-needed sleepiness medicines.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT05895747RecruitingPhase 2
5-HTP and creatine for adults with depression symptoms
This Phase 2 study tests whether adding 5-HTP and creatine can reduce depression symptoms in adults with major depressive disorder. It may help if your current depression treatment hasn’t been fully effective and you meet the safety and medical criteria.
Salt Lake City, UtahAges 18–65 - NCT05181982Recruiting
Psychiatric care program study for patients in two hospital systems
This study looks at whether a flexible, integrative psychiatric care program works better than usual care for people receiving psychiatric or child/adolescent mental health care. You may be considered if you were treated at the participating hospitals during a specific time window and can be followed for at least one year.
DresdenAges Any age - NCT07214389Recruiting
Measuring outcomes for opioid treatment program quality
This trial is testing ways to improve quality at opioid treatment programs (OTPs). It may help if you receive care at a BayMark OTP.
Research Triangle Park, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT07563296RecruitingPhase 2
Ketamine therapy to reduce stress after severe burns
This study tests whether ketamine-assisted therapy (a medication combined with counseling) can help people recover emotionally after suffering severe burn injuries. The goal is to reduce stress, anxiety, and trauma symptoms during healing.
Salt Lake City, UtahAges 18–65 - NCT06881277Recruiting
Smartphone app for healthy eating and activity after pregnancy
This trial tests a smartphone app called PRIMI to help new mothers who have moved to Sweden eat well and stay active. If you are a first-generation migrant woman who gave birth within the last 6 months, you may be able to join.
Linköping, Östergötland CountyAges 18 years+ - NCT06782230Recruiting
A biobank for rare disease samples and data
This study creates a collection of biological samples and health information from people with rare diseases and their family members. It aims to build a shared resource that can help future research on rare conditions.
San Donato Milanese, MilanAges Any age - NCT05471960Recruiting
Brain training study in people with REM sleep behavior disorder
This study looks at how the brain changes (“neuroplasticity”) in people diagnosed with isolated REM sleep behavior disorder (iRBD) using brain stimulation and other testing. Results may help researchers understand brain differences in iRBD and guide future treatments.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 21–75 - NCT07783516Recruiting
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for trauma relief in first responders
This study tests whether Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes, taken twice a week, can help first responders cope with trauma-related stress. You'll learn self-defense and mindfulness while tracking your stress levels.
Conroe, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06296186Recruiting
PTSD treatment for veterans in substance use recovery
This trial tests a condensed form of prolonged exposure therapy for PTSD in veterans who are also receiving treatment for a substance use disorder. The goal is to help you process trauma and reduce substance use together.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07475728Recruiting
Buprenorphine for Opioid Use Started by Emergency Medical Services
This study looks at offering buprenorphine through emergency medical services (EMS) to people having an opioid emergency. It aims to see if starting treatment in the field helps people get connected to long-term care.
Oakland, CaliforniaAges Any age - NCT07421219Recruiting
Artemis study for children with a rare movement disorder
This study collects information from children with a specific type of cerebral palsy called ataxic CP. It aims to better understand the condition, which could help improve future care.
LeuvenAges 5–8 - NCT06193252Recruiting
Exercising to slow Parkinson's in iRBD
This study tests whether a specific amount of exercise can slow the development of Parkinson's disease in people who have a sleep condition called iRBD. If you have iRBD and are not very active, researchers will help you start a personalized exercise program and track your progress with a smartphone app.
Nijmegen, GelderlandAges 50 years+
Common questions
- How many mental health clinical trials are recruiting?
- Clin2 is tracking 8,195 recruiting psychiatry studies from the U.S. registry right now, out of 13,258 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.