Psychiatry
Mental health clinical trials
Depression, anxiety, and other mental-health and behavioral conditions. We’re tracking 7,771 recruiting studies in this area right now.
By phase
- Not applicable6,421
- Phase 2492
- Phase 1248
- Phase 3237
- Phase 4212
- Phase 1/Phase 294
- Phase 2/Phase 367
Top conditions
- Anxiety388
- Depression381
- Alzheimer Disease338
- Autism Spectrum Disorder240
- Dementia225
- Mild Cognitive Impairment194
- Schizophrenia184
- Major Depressive Disorder174
- Insomnia159
- Cognitive Impairment150
- Alcohol Use Disorder142
- Opioid Use Disorder141
- Stress117
- PTSD105
- Mental Health99
- Autism94
- Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI)88
- Suicidal Ideation87
Leading sponsors
- VA Office of Research and Development105
- Yale University86
- Massachusetts General Hospital77
- Stanford University68
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris64
- Johns Hopkins University61
- University of California, Los Angeles58
- The University of Hong Kong51
- University of Pennsylvania51
- Karolinska Institutet50
Where studies are running
- California517
- Massachusetts265
- New York255
- Texas209
- Maryland175
- Pennsylvania169
- Florida145
- Alabama118
- Arizona109
- Illinois103
Recruiting studies7,771 total
- NCT07694830Recruiting
Core exercises and diet advice for overweight women with constipation
This study tests whether specific core exercises and nutritional counseling can improve stress and metabolic health in overweight women with functional constipation. If you're eligible, you may get a structured program to help with your symptoms.
Kafr ash Shaykh, Kafr el-Sheikh GovernorateAges 18–45 - NCT07692269Recruiting
Mindfulness for emotional distress study
This study tests whether mindfulness can help reduce emotional distress. You will practice mindfulness and have your brain activity measured with EEG, a safe and painless way to record brainwaves.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–50 - NCT07694206Recruiting
Digital and blood tests for delirium in the ICU
This trial studies whether digital tools and blood tests can help detect delirium (sudden confusion) in ICU patients. If you or your loved one is in the ICU, this research could lead to better monitoring and care.
La Jolla, CaliforniaAges 65 years+ - NCT07689526Recruiting
BabaCare: Testing a Care Copilot
This study tests a smartphone app called Baba that helps people who live alone and feel exhausted. It aims to see if the app can make daily life easier and reduce feelings of burnout.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 65 years+ - NCT07688720Recruiting
Ear nerve stimulation for PMDD and perimenopause
This study tests whether a gentle electrical stimulation on the ear can help people with premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) or perimenopause symptoms. You would use a small device at home and fill out online surveys.
Fort Worth, TexasAges 18–55 - NCT07690280Recruiting
Online training and support for dementia caregivers
This study offers a web-based program to help family caregivers gain knowledge and skills for caring for someone with dementia at home. It aims to reduce caregiver stress and improve confidence.
Luodong, Yilan CountyAges 20–90 - NCT07694076Recruiting
Real-time brain feedback for depression
This trial uses a powerful MRI scanner to give you real-time feedback on brain activity linked to depression. You will learn to regulate that activity, which may reduce symptoms.
OxfordAges 18–65 - NCT07697092Recruiting
Sleep and decision-making study
This study looks at how your sleep habits and natural body clock affect the choices you make, especially about sharing with others.
Kowloon, Hung HomAges 18 years+ - NCT06656585Recruiting
Virtual reality for picky eating in autism
This trial tests if virtual reality can help children with autism who are picky eaters. It aims to make mealtime less stressful and expand the foods they will eat.
Messina, ItalyAges 4–10 - NCT06658769Recruiting
Brain stimulation to prevent confusion after surgery in older adults
This study tests if transcranial magnetic stimulation (a gentle brain stimulation) can help prevent or reduce confusion or memory problems after major surgery in people over 60. If you already have mild memory issues, this might help protect your thinking skills.
São Paulo, São PauloAges 60–120 - NCT06312410Recruiting
Family support for parents with mental illness
This study offers a family-based program for families where a parent has a mental health condition. It aims to support your whole family, with a focus on children's well-being.
Copenhagen, HellerupAges birth–17 years - NCT06659913Recruiting
Increasing physical activity for body and mind
This study is testing whether increasing physical activity can improve both your body and mind. It's for people who are currently not very active and want to see if moving more makes a difference.
TrondheimAges 12–17 - NCT06659731Recruiting
Pain testing in children with autism
This study measures how children with autism experience pain using simple tests like warmth or pressure. It helps researchers understand sensory differences in autism.
Brindisi, BRAges 5–17 - NCT07684417Recruiting
Sleep and attention in teens with ADHD
This study looks at how short or poorly timed sleep affects teens with ADHD. You will be asked to follow different sleep schedules and have your attention and body clock measured.
Cincinnati, OhioAges 13–17 - NCT07686653Recruiting
Genome sequencing for unusual psychiatric conditions
This study uses trio genome sequencing (comparing DNA from you and both of your parents) to find genetic causes for psychiatric disorders that start early, are hard to treat, or have an unusual pattern. It may help if you or your child have a mental health condition without intellectual disability or birth defects.
DijonAges 3–50 - NCT07680335Recruiting
Blood test to help diagnose Alzheimer's earlier
This study is testing whether a simple blood test can help doctors diagnose Alzheimer's disease earlier and more accurately. It's for people who are having memory or thinking problems and are visiting a memory clinic.
Amsterdam, North HollandAges 55 years+ - NCT07686718Recruiting
Hormone patterns in PMDD vs. healthy controls
This study compares hormone levels during the luteal phase (the time between ovulation and your period) in people with PMDD versus those without symptoms. It involves collecting a blood sample mid-luteal phase to better understand what causes PMDD.
Lancaster, LancashireAges 18–45 - NCT07685925Enrolling by invitation
Health study for 2026 medical interns
This study tracks medical interns during their first year using a smartphone app. It aims to understand how internship affects health.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 18 years+ - NCT07685483Recruiting
Drama therapy for well-being in obesity and weight-loss care
This trial tests whether drama therapy can improve psychological and social well-being for people with obesity or those in bariatric care. It compares drama therapy sessions with standard care to see if it helps with emotional health and social connections.
Blendecques, Hauts-de-FranceAges 18 years+ - NCT07685860Recruiting
PET scan study for depression with MAO-A
This study uses a special PET scan to look at MAO-A, a brain chemical linked to depression. It may help doctors better understand and diagnose depression.
Hefei, AnhuiAges 18–90 - NCT07680959Enrolling by invitation
Brain stimulation for negative symptoms of schizophrenia
This trial tests combining two types of non-invasive brain stimulation (HD-tDCS and iTBS) to help with negative symptoms of schizophrenia, such as lack of motivation or social withdrawal. The goal is to see if this combination can improve these symptoms that are often hard to treat with medication alone.
TaipeiAges 18–65 - NCT07686614Enrolling by invitation
Phone support for parents of young children
This study provides phone-based support to parents or guardians of children under 12 who have experienced difficult or stressful situations. The goal is to help families connect with services that can support the child's well-being.
Pasadena, CaliforniaAges Any age - NCT07682155Recruiting
Study of Brain Cleaning System in Organ Donors
This study looks at the brain's natural cleaning system in people who have just passed away and are registered as organ donors. It aims to understand how this system works, which could one day help with brain diseases.
Badalona, BarcelonaAges Any age - NCT07680517Recruiting
Short PTSD treatment for military personnel
This study tests if a short, intensive PTSD treatment can help reduce psychological and cognitive symptoms. It is for current military personnel with PTSD or symptoms that are close to meeting the full diagnosis.
Fayetteville, North CarolinaAges 18 years+
Common questions
- How many mental health clinical trials are recruiting?
- Clin2 is tracking 7,771 recruiting psychiatry studies from the U.S. registry right now, out of 12,314 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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