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
- NCT07675109Recruiting
Extended therapy for restless legs syndrome
This study tests a device that delivers nerve stimulation to help with restless legs syndrome (RLS). It aims to see if using the device for a longer period each night can reduce RLS symptoms and improve sleep.
Pleasanton, CaliforniaAges 21 years+ - NCT07679074Recruiting
Samphire guided care program for women's mood and brain fog
This 12-week program tests a mobile app and gentle brain stimulation device designed to help women manage mood and thinking problems linked to their menstrual cycle, perimenopause, or menopause. It aims to improve day-to-day well-being, work productivity, and overall quality of life.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18–65 - NCT07672977Enrolling by invitation
Sound therapy at home to improve deep sleep in early Alzheimer's
This study tests whether a wearable device that plays soft sounds during sleep can boost deep sleep brain waves in people with mild memory problems caused by Alzheimer's. It aims to see if this simple, home-based approach can help protect memory and thinking.
Zaragoza, ZaragozaAges 50–75 - NCT07679906Recruiting
Nationwide digital study for Alzheimer’s prevention and trial readiness
This study uses a saliva sample and online tools to see if you have a genetic risk factor for Alzheimer’s. It aims to build a large group of people who may be at higher risk, so they can be invited to future prevention trials.
HuningueAges 45 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+ - NCT07676110Recruiting
Music and nature visuals for emotional well-being
This study tests if listening to enhanced music and watching natural visuals can improve your emotional health. You'll use your own headphones and a smartphone or tablet to take part.
Fort Collins, ColoradoAges 13 years+ - NCT06668688Recruiting
Testing a school mental health website
This study looks at how users naturally interact with a website called 'ich Bin Alles @Schule' (I Am Everything @school). It aims to understand the user experience, which may help improve the site for students.
MunichAges Any age - NCT04221997RecruitingPhase 4
Sertraline study for anxious children and teens
This trial tests whether sertraline (an anti-anxiety medicine) helps children and teens with generalized, separation, and/or social anxiety disorders. It also includes healthy children/teens for comparison so researchers can better understand safety and symptoms over time.
Cincinnati, OhioAges 8–17 - NCT07674329Recruiting
Virtual reality rehab for arm strength after stroke
This trial tests if using virtual reality (VR) exercises early after an ischemic stroke can help improve arm muscle strength, thinking skills, and mood. It is for people who have had a stroke within the last 10 days.
TaipeiAges 18–85 - NCT07680140RecruitingPhase 4
Using biomarkers to choose depression treatment
This study uses a blood test (biomarker) to help pick the antidepressant that might work best for you. It compares two treatments—standard antidepressants and ketamine—in people with major depression who haven't gotten enough relief from one prior treatment.
New York, New YorkAges 18–70 - NCT07678515Enrolling by invitation
Massage and scents to help people with dementia eat better
This study tests whether a gentle massage of the salivary glands (under the jaw) and pleasant smells (like essential oils) can help people with dementia who have trouble eating. It may encourage them to eat by mouth and reduce feeding difficulties.
TainanAges Any age - NCT07679295Enrolling by invitation
Port needle change: pain, anxiety, and satisfaction
This trial tests if using a stress ball during port needle changes can help reduce pain and anxiety in cancer patients. It aims to improve comfort and patient satisfaction.
SanliurfaAges 18 years+ - NCT07679581Recruiting
Cannabis, brain waves, and attention study
This study looks at how cannabis use affects brain activity and attention. It compares heavy users and non-users to understand the effects on memory and focus.
Boulder, ColoradoAges 21–40 - NCT07676851Recruiting
Predicting dementia risk in older adults with depression
This study looks at whether certain health factors can predict the risk of dementia in older adults who have depression. Your medical records will be reviewed to help create a risk score.
Nanchang, JiangxiAges 50 years+ - NCT07675993Recruiting
Sleep and anesthesia in non-heart surgery
This study looks at how sleep problems before surgery affect the amount of anesthesia needed and how well you recover after non-cardiac surgery. The goal is to help doctors personalize care for better recovery.
Yinchuan, NingxiaAges 18–65 - NCT07673172Enrolling by invitation
Heart Health Program for Teens and Young Adults with Autism
This trial tests a two-part program to improve heart health in people with autism who are above a healthy weight. It may help you learn ways to take better care of your heart.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 9–26 - NCT07672925Recruiting
FlowMD meditation app for anxiety
This study tests whether a short, daily meditation app (FlowMD) can help with anxiety. It's for people with an anxiety disorder who have a smartphone and are willing to meditate for 1–5 minutes a day for 4 weeks.
Portland, OregonAges 18–65 - NCT07672301RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Comparing two anesthesia methods for knee replacement surgery
This trial compares total intravenous anesthesia (TIVA) with spinal anesthesia for people having a first-time total knee replacement who are expected to go home the same day. The goal is to see which method works better for recovery and comfort.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT07673770Recruiting
Brain stimulation to improve memory in dementia
This study tests whether a safe, non-invasive brain stimulation technique called TMS (transcranial magnetic stimulation) can help improve memory and thinking in people with dementia. By measuring your brain waves first, researchers hope to tailor the stimulation to your specific needs.
Hamilton, OntarioAges 55 years+ - NCT07679321Recruiting
Anxiety & depression's effect on asthma control
This study looks at how anxiety and depression affect how well asthma medications work. It aims to help predict who might have an asthma attack, so doctors can treat you better.
Changsha, HunanAges 14 years+ - NCT07680114Recruiting
Overnight brain stimulation for sleep in schizophrenia
This study tests a gentle overnight brain stimulation technique to improve sleep spindles—brain waves that help with memory—in people with schizophrenia or related disorders. It may help understand how sleep affects thinking and symptoms.
Madison, WisconsinAges 18–50 - NCT07674303Recruiting
Testing a meditation app for youth in the legal system
This study tests if a meditation app is helpful and easy to use for teens and young adults who are on probation or in legal programs. If you qualify, you would use the app and share your thoughts.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 13–20 - NCT07672314Recruiting
Psychosocial support study for cancer survivors
This study tests a program to help cancer survivors manage emotional and social challenges after treatment. You may be able to join if you have completed your main cancer treatment and are now in routine follow-up care.
BaselAges 18 years+ - NCT07675538Enrolling by invitation
High intensity training for adults with ADHD
This trial tests whether high intensity exercise helps adults with ADHD. You'll participate in a supervised training program to see if it improves your symptoms.
BergenAges 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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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.