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
- NCT06464432Recruiting
Complex PTSD treatment test for Egyptians in cities
This study is testing a therapy for Complex PTSD that has been adapted to fit Egyptian culture. It aims to see if the treatment helps people with severe trauma and provides a better way to diagnose the condition in Egypt.
CairoAges 18 years+ - NCT07658248Recruiting
Group therapy for breakup distress and relationship issues
This trial tests if psychodrama group therapy can help people who are struggling with feelings from a past breakup or having trouble in their current relationship. It explores a creative, action-based therapy to improve emotional well-being.
Porto, Porto DistrictAges 18 years+ - NCT05528926Recruiting
Resist irritability: a trial for children with ongoing behavior issues
This trial tests a program meant to reduce long-lasting irritability in children and teens who have conditions like ADHD, oppositional behavior, disruptive behavior, mood/anxiety problems, or DMDD. It includes children whose parents rate irritability as at least moderately severe and who have had symptoms for 6 months or more.
MontpellierAges 6–15 - NCT00601939Recruiting
Group therapy sessions for suicidal women in abusive relationships
This study looks at whether empowerment-focused group sessions can help African-American women who are dealing with both abuse and recent suicidal thoughts or a suicide attempt. It aims to improve coping and support by offering structured group sessions through Grady Health System.
Atlanta, GeorgiaAges 18–64 - NCT06515236Enrolling by invitation
A study of depression treatment for teens from minority groups
This study is testing a new way to help teens (ages 12–18) from racial or ethnic minority groups who are feeling depressed. It looks at how working with a specially trained therapist can improve their mental health.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 12 years+ - NCT06347679Recruiting
Can aromatherapy ease anxiety and pain during dental work?
This study tests whether smelling certain essential oils (aromatherapy) can help reduce anxiety and pain during dental treatments. If you are an adult having a dental procedure, this may be a way to feel more comfortable without medication.
Chengdu, SichuanAges 18–40 - NCT07365579Recruiting
Test of a text messaging safety plan for young adults
This study explores whether a text-message-based safety planning tool can help young adults who have had recent thoughts of suicide. It aims to see if using simple text messages for support is practical and helpful.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18–24 - NCT07434531Enrolling by invitation
Emotional learning program for Pakistani adolescents
This trial tests a special program designed to help young students in Pakistan learn how to understand and manage their emotions, build better relationships, and handle everyday challenges. It aims to see if this program works and if students find it helpful.
IslamabadAges 10–14 - NCT06324786Recruiting
Brain training to reduce alcohol, cannabis, and tobacco use
This study tests whether a type of brain training called neurofeedback can help people reduce their use of alcohol, cannabis, and cigarettes. If you're an adult who uses all three heavily and have no other mental health conditions, you may be eligible.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT06330090Recruiting
Thinking skills development in young children
This study looks at how thinking skills like memory, attention, and problem-solving grow in healthy children ages 7 to 10. It will help researchers understand normal brain development. There is an optional brain imaging part for children ages 8 to 10.
NijmegenAges 7–13 - NCT06384001Recruiting
Meditation for chronic low back pain in older adults
This trial tests whether a meditation program can help reduce chronic low back pain in adults aged 50 and older. You'll learn meditation techniques that you can do at home using an internet connection, and the study will track how your pain changes over time.
Tallahassee, FloridaAges 50–89 - NCT04793685RecruitingPhase 2
Prazosin for alcohol withdrawal symptoms in alcohol use disorder
This study tests whether prazosin can reduce symptoms that happen when someone stops or cuts back on heavy drinking. It may help people with moderate-to-severe alcohol use disorder who also have alcohol withdrawal symptoms.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 18–70 - NCT06375681Recruiting
Brain training study for younger and older adults
This study compares different types of memory and thinking exercises in younger and older healthy adults. It tests whether a specific computer-based training program can improve mental abilities like attention and problem-solving.
Riverside, CaliforniaAges 18–85 - NCT04731519Recruiting
Group treatment to help Veterans after a recent suicidal crisis
This trial studies a “recovery-oriented” group therapy for Veterans who had a suicide attempt or started planning within the last year. It aims to help reduce risk and improve coping and recovery after a post-acute suicidal episode.
The Bronx, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT04770168Recruiting
Using Harry Potter activities to improve kids’ mental wellness
This trial tests whether a Harry Potter–based learning approach can improve children’s mental well-being, including anxiety and depression. You may be asked to fill out short questionnaires before and after the activities.
Toronto, OntarioAges 11–18 - NCT03582709Enrolling by invitation
Study how sitting time affects kids’ thinking and heart health
This study looks at how much children sit each day and how it relates to thinking skills and cardiovascular (heart and blood vessel) health. It may help researchers understand which lifestyle patterns are linked to better or worse health outcomes in children.
Ages 7–12 - NCT06447428Recruiting
Cognitive changes in late-life depression: a one-year study
This study follows older adults with depression to see how their thinking and memory might change over one year. It may help understand if early treatment can protect brain health.
Fuzhou, FujianAges 60 years+ - NCT06445101Enrolling by invitation
Vital@Work: Preventing mental health issues at work
This trial tests a program called Vital@Work that helps prevent mental health problems at work. The study is open to employees of organizations that join the program.
AmsterdamAges 18 years+ - NCT06153316Recruiting
How school shootings affect students and staff
This study looks at how experiencing a school shooting impacts students, teachers, and principals. It compares schools that had a shooting to those that did not, to understand the effects on wellbeing.
New York, New YorkAges 11–65 - NCT06902298RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Ultrasound brain stimulation for depression
This trial tests a new, non-invasive ultrasound treatment for people with depression who haven't gotten enough relief from at least two prior treatments. It uses sound waves to gently stimulate areas of the brain linked to mood.
Salt Lake City, UtahAges 18–65 - NCT03294460RecruitingPhase 1
Genetic study of smoking and alcohol response in healthy adults
This Phase 1 study tests whether certain genes linked to nicotine receptors affect how people feel and respond to alcohol. It also compares alcohol responses in smokers versus non-smokers using brain imaging (MRI) and alcohol-earning/reward tasks, aiming to better understand why some people may crave alcohol more than others.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 21–60 - NCT06319885Recruiting
Text messaging to reduce high-risk alcohol use in older adults
This study uses text messages to help adults aged 55–80 who drink above recommended limits to reduce their alcohol intake. If you want to cut back but not necessarily quit completely, this program may be a good fit for you.
Odense, Southern DenmarkAges 55–80 - NCT06400810Recruiting
Teen Suicide Risk Study
This study looks at what leads teenagers to think about or attempt suicide. If your teen is 13–17 and is currently in the ER or psychiatric unit for suicidal thoughts or an attempt, they may be able to join.
Portland, OregonAges 13–17 - NCT06639542Recruiting
A study on sexual agency after incest or rape
This study looks at how women who have experienced incest or rape feel about their own sexual agency (their sense of control, choices, and feelings about sexuality). It aims to understand their experiences and needs.
Saint-Denis, Seine Saint DenisAges 18 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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