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
- NCT07663890Recruiting
Exploring dissociative identity disorder
This study explores how dissociative identity disorder (DID) works. If you have DID and are seeing a therapist, you may help researchers learn more.
CarvinAges 18 years+ - NCT07667023Enrolling by invitation
Virtual reality for kids' dental anxiety
This trial tests whether using a virtual reality headset can help reduce anxiety in children during dental treatment. It may be a good option if your child is nervous about the dentist.
BudapestAges 6–12 - NCT07671430Recruiting
Psychological care before ACL surgery
This trial tests if extra psychological support before anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) surgery helps people who are very afraid of the operation. You would attend remote counseling sessions to see if they improve your recovery.
ParisAges 18 years+ - NCT07667686Recruiting
French version of recovery survey for psychiatric patients
This study tests a French version of a questionnaire called the Recovery Assessment Scale. It asks about your personal experience of recovery while receiving psychiatric care. Your answers may help improve mental health services.
Jury, MoselleAges 18 years+ - NCT07670351Recruiting
Blended learning for nursing students' psychosocial care
This trial tests a blended learning program to help nursing students better understand and address patients' emotional and social needs. If you are a nursing student at the study institution, you can help evaluate this educational approach.
Yalova, YalovaAges 18 years+ - NCT07666776Recruiting
Attention training for social anxiety: a controlled trial
This study tests whether a simple computer exercise that trains your attention away from threat can reduce social anxiety, compared to a placebo (neutral) version. It's for adults with social anxiety disorder and takes place at Tel Aviv University.
Tel AvivAges 18–65 - NCT07669805Recruiting
Mindfulness and lifestyle program for older adults
This study tests a program that combines mindfulness practices and lifestyle changes to improve well-being in adults aged 55 and older. It may help reduce loneliness and support mental health.
Hualien City, TaiwanAges 55 years+ - NCT07667478Recruiting
Brain stimulation study for early Alzheimer's memory loss
This study tests whether a non-invasive magnetic brain stimulation technique can help improve memory in people with early Alzheimer's disease. It may be an option if you have mild cognitive impairment or mild dementia due to Alzheimer's and have had a positive blood test for Alzheimer's markers.
Houston, TexasAges 55–90 - NCT07663474Recruiting
Phone restriction and dopamine brain changes
This study looks at how restricting your mobile phone use affects a chemical in the brain called dopamine. Healthy iPhone users will have PET brain scans before and after limiting their phone time to see how it changes dopamine transporters.
Busan, BusanAges 19–40 - NCT07663812Recruiting
Motivational program for stress in pregnant couples
This study tests whether motivational techniques can help pregnant women and their partners feel less stressed and better able to express emotions. It is for couples who are in the second trimester of a low-risk pregnancy.
Yozgat, CenterAges 18 years+ - NCT07667738RecruitingPhase 2
Parent support program in Peru for parents of young children
This study tests a therapy program called CETA for parents in a specific area of Lima, Peru. It aims to help parents improve their mental health, which may also benefit their children ages 4 to 6.
LimaAges 18 years+ - NCT07665658Recruiting
Supplements for ADHD: Calming brain inflammation in kids
This study tests whether special supplements can help calm inflammation in the brain and improve ADHD symptoms in children. It might be a good fit if your child's ADHD is diagnosed and they are not taking antibiotics or have other health issues like gut problems or severe allergies.
Peshawar, KPKAges 6–12 - NCT07666113Recruiting
Blood test for Alzheimer's disease detection in primary care
This study tests whether a simple blood test can help detect Alzheimer's disease in people who visit their primary care doctor with memory concerns. It aims to improve early diagnosis at the community level.
LeuvenAges 55–85 - NCT07665502Enrolling by invitation
Smartphone app to boost opioid treatment for women facing violence
This study tests a smartphone app (WINGS+++) to help women who have experienced intimate partner violence and trauma improve their engagement with medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD). The goal is to see if the app makes it easier to start and stay on treatment.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT07663448Recruiting
Mobile app to help young adults cut down on drinking and opioid use
This study tests a smartphone app to help young adults reduce how often they drink alcohol and use opioids at the same time. If you're interested in cutting back and use both substances close together at least once a week, this app might support your goals.
Providence, Rhode IslandAges 18–25 - NCT06673732Recruiting
Muscle therapy and cycling for toe walking in autism
This study tests whether muscle relaxation techniques (with or without stationary cycling) can help autistic children who walk on their toes. The goal is to improve walking patterns.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 4–10 - NCT06675851RecruitingPhase 4
Dopamine changes in the brains of depressed and healthy people
This study uses brain scans to look at dopamine — a chemical messenger related to reward and mood — in people with depression and healthy volunteers. Researchers want to understand how dopamine changes in depression, which may lead to better treatments.
ViennaAges 18–65 - NCT06673602RecruitingPhase 4
Herbal capsule for memory problems after bleeding stroke
This trial tests a Chinese herbal capsule called Fufang Congrong Yizhi Capsule (FCYC) to see if it can help with memory and thinking problems that start after a bleeding stroke. It is for people who have had robot-assisted surgery for their stroke and also fit a specific pattern in traditional Chinese medicine.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT06469515Recruiting
Thinking recovery after heart surgery in older adults
This study looks at how older adults recover their thinking and memory skills after heart surgery. You may be asked to do simple computer or paper tests to see how your brain heals.
GothenburgAges 65 years+ - NCT06677814Recruiting
Anxiety risk test for men with premature ejaculation
This study aims to develop a tool to predict anxiety in men with premature ejaculation. Participants will fill out questionnaires to help build this model, which may lead to better support for emotional health.
Xi'an, ShaanxiAges 18 years+ - NCT06679296Recruiting
Aging and Memory Loss Study in China
This study looks at how aging affects memory and thinking. It uses brain scans, a spinal tap, and other tests to understand cognitive decline better.
Wenzhou, ZhejiangAges Any age - 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+ - NCT07658066Recruiting
Football to reduce stigma toward mental illness in students
This study tests whether playing football (soccer) can help reduce stigma toward mental illness. It compares the effectiveness of actual interaction with people who have mental illness versus watching videos. If you are a healthy university student who can safely play football, you may be eligible.
Kaohsiung CityAges 18–30 - NCT07658287Recruiting
Virtual reality for older adults in long-term care
This trial tests whether using a virtual reality headset can improve wellbeing for older adults living in long-term care homes. It is designed for people with mild to moderate memory or thinking problems who can use the headset safely.
Québec, QuebecAges 60 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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