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
- NCT06323057Recruiting
TMS and reward learning in healthy adults
This study uses a painless magnetic stimulation technique called TMS to see how it affects the way the brain learns from rewards. It's for healthy adults who want to help scientists understand basic brain function.
Newark, New JerseyAges 18–55 - NCT06401239Recruiting
Study on recovery from severe breathing problems
This study looks at how recovery goes for people who had severe breathing problems in the hospital. It involves talking with you and a partner who helps care for you, to learn how to improve support for both of you.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT06381037Recruiting
Quality of life program for older adults
This study tests a program to improve quality of life and psychological strengths (like resilience and optimism) in older adults. It aims to see if focusing on these strengths can help you feel better and more positive as you age.
Alcorcón, MadridAges 60 years+ - NCT06420050Enrolling by invitation
Instagram program for heavy drinking in young adults
This study tests a new Instagram-based program to help young adults who drink heavily cut back. It's a simple, confidential way to get support through a social media platform you already use.
Detroit, MichiganAges 18–30 - NCT07698964Recruiting
CARE: A program to build resilience and heart health
This study tests a program called CARE designed to help women manage stress and reduce heart disease risk. Participants will learn skills to build resilience and improve their overall well-being.
Edinburg, TexasAges 18–49 - NCT07699159Recruiting
Youth mental health study
This study follows adolescents and young adults who are seeking or have sought mental health services to better understand different mental health conditions. It also includes their caregivers.
Calgary, AlbertaAges 11–24 - NCT06353711Recruiting
Caring Connections youth suicide detection and support
This study looks at better ways to find and help youth who are thinking about suicide or hurting themselves, especially those who have had trouble getting mental health services. It uses a team approach to connect youth with care and support.
Charlotte, North CarolinaAges 13 years+ - NCT06868303Recruiting
Mental wellness hubs for young people in Hong Kong
This trial studies whether mental wellness youth hubs help young people feel better. You will be part of either a hub user group, a community group, or an eClinic group to see how the services affect your well-being.
Hong KongAges 12–24 - NCT06757517RecruitingPhase 2
Nasal spray oxytocin for benzodiazepine withdrawal
This trial tests if a nasal spray containing the hormone oxytocin can help reduce withdrawal symptoms when stopping benzodiazepine (benzos) medications like Valium. You might be eligible if you have been taking a moderate to high daily dose of a benzodiazepine and are entering a hospital program to taper off.
Trondheim, TrøndelagAges 18–65 - NCT07639359RecruitingPhase 2
Ketamine for depression in intensive care patients
This study tests whether low-dose ketamine infusions can reduce depressive symptoms in patients staying in the intensive care unit for at least 6 days. Ketamine is a medication that may work differently than standard antidepressants and could provide faster relief.
Jacksonville, FloridaAges 18–99 - NCT05831475Recruiting
Program to reduce loneliness with intergenerational video support
This trial tests an intergenerational program (between younger and older adults) to help reduce loneliness and social isolation. It asks you to join activities using video on an internet-connected device and to be able to follow study steps safely at home.
Beverly Hills, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06358339Recruiting
A game-based app to lower suicide risk after leaving hospital
This trial tests a smartphone game designed to help people with mental health conditions stay safe after leaving the hospital. Participants will use the app with support from a family member or friend.
Shenzhen, GuangdongAges 18 years+ - NCT06831942Recruiting
Suicide prevention counseling for adults 65 and older
This study tests a short counseling program for older adults (65+) who have recently attempted suicide or had serious suicidal thoughts. The program is designed to help reduce the risk of future suicide attempts. It is offered alongside your regular mental health care.
BoråsAges 65 years+ - NCT06413849Recruiting
Phone coaching with a picture-story book for dementia caregivers
This study tests if talking with a coach by phone and reading a story-based book can help family caregivers of people with dementia feel better. You'll get a free book and weekly coaching calls to help manage your mood.
Hong Kong SARAges 18 years+ - NCT06950905Recruiting
Meditation study for women's well-being
This study explores whether a regular meditation practice can improve well-being in women. You might qualify if you are a woman aged 30–60 with some meditation experience and live in Spain.
Zaragoza, ZaragozaAges 30–60 - NCT06221722Recruiting
Brain scan study for treating constipation
This trial uses brain scans to see if doctors can predict how well constipation treatments will work. It is for adults with functional constipation, but only if they have no other digestive problems or medical implants.
Yinchuan, NingxiaAges 18–45 - NCT06221839Recruiting
Racism, Decision Making, and Substance Use in Teens
This study looks at how experiences of racism and stress affect decision-making and the risk of substance use in adolescents. It involves an interview and possibly an MRI brain scan.
New York, New YorkAges 11–14 - NCT06101810Recruiting
Treatments to improve self-esteem
This study tests different treatments to help people who feel they have low self-esteem. You and your caregiver agree that low self-esteem is a problem for you.
Heerhugowaard, North HollandAges 18–65 - NCT07119671Recruiting
Combined support for suicidal inpatients in crisis units
This study tests a new combined support program for people hospitalized after a suicide attempt. It aims to see if the program is practical and helpful for patients in psychiatric crisis units.
Bron, AURAAges 18 years+ - NCT06746909Recruiting
Brain inflammation and imaging in older adults at risk for dementia
This study looks at how changes in the brain (like inflammation) relate to thinking and memory decline in older adults. It uses brain scans and computer tools to find early signs of dementia risk, with the goal of better preventing memory loss.
PisaAges 65–89 - NCT07597603Recruiting
Unconscious Mind Training Study
This study tests a training program designed to work with your unconscious mind. Researchers want to see if this approach can help you in ways you might not immediately notice.
Naples, FloridaAges 10–75 - NCT07458438Recruiting
Online program for parents to boost well-being
This trial tests an online program to help parents feel better. If you have a child aged 3-6 in public school and live with them, you may be able to join.
Salvador, Estado de BahiaAges 19 years+ - NCT07634705Recruiting
Digital app to help manage depression in primary care
This study tests a smartphone app called Moodivate that helps treat depression through your regular doctor's office using video visits. It's designed for people with mild-to-moderate depression who want a flexible, technology-based treatment option.
Charleston, South CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT06390332Recruiting
Gender affirming care training for college providers
This study is for college health and counseling providers to learn how to better support transgender and gender diverse students. It focuses on training and resources within the RAISE project.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 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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