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
- NCT07071922Recruiting
User evaluation of suicide prevention websites
This trial asks people who have visited certain suicide prevention websites to share their experience. Your feedback can help improve online support for those in crisis.
GhentAges 16 years+ - NCT07195721Recruiting
How special contact lenses affect mental health
This study looks at whether PROSE or scleral lenses can improve mental health in people with certain eye surface conditions. It may be a good fit if you have a dry eye or related disease and are considering these lenses.
Needham, MassachusettsAges Any age - NCT07196189Recruiting
Fecal transplant for eating disorders
This study tests whether a fecal microbiota transplant (transferring healthy donor stool into your gut) can help treat eating disorders like anorexia, bulimia, or binge eating disorder. It is for women ages 18 to 50 who have not had antibiotics in the last 3 months.
RouenAges 18–50 - NCT07577947Recruiting
Digital tracking to help treat pregnancy and postpartum depression
This study tests whether wearing an Apple Watch and using a smartphone app can help doctors better understand and treat depression during pregnancy and after birth. You'll receive depression treatment through the study while the app and watch track your daily patterns.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07098260Recruiting
Study to improve mental health care for new and expecting mothers
This study tests a training program for healthcare providers who care for pregnant and postpartum women. It aims to help providers better support mothers' mental health.
Piscataway, New JerseyAges 18–64 - NCT07083180Recruiting
Virtual reality hypnosis for carpal tunnel surgery anxiety
This trial tests if using virtual reality and medical hypnosis before surgery can help reduce anxiety for people having their first carpal tunnel surgery.
Saint-Aubin-sur-ScieAges 18 years+ - NCT07193732Enrolling by invitation
Islamic chair-work for grieving Muslims
This trial tests a culturally adapted therapy for Muslims who lost a loved one 6 months to 5 years ago and still feel unresolved tension with that person. The therapy uses chair-work exercises grounded in Islamic principles to help process grief.
Istanbul, BaşakşehirAges 18 years+ - NCT06908343Recruiting
Expectations and Distress in Mental Health Patients and Their Therapists
This study looks at how your expectations about therapy affect your distress and how your therapist's expectations play a role. It may help improve treatment for people like you at Shalvata.
IsraelAges Any age - NCT06309329Enrolling by invitation
Strength at Home for Veteran Parents: A Study
This study tests a program called Strength at Home for veteran parents. It helps improve parenting and reduce stress for veterans with PTSD who have a child between 3 and 12 years old.
Temple, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07091240Recruiting
Building resilience in toddlers: a screening program
This study tests a program that helps doctors identify toddlers who might need extra support with their emotional or behavioral health. It is designed for parents of children ages 22 to 39 months who have been flagged by a special screening tool.
Wilmington, DelawareAges 18 years+ - NCT07052240Enrolling by invitation
Suicide prevention training for university students in Spain
This study tests a suicide prevention training program for university students in Spain. The goal is to teach you how to recognize warning signs and help someone who might be thinking about suicide.
ValenciaAges 18 years+ - NCT05793541Recruiting
Just-after-discharge support for people with suicidal thoughts
This study tests a “right when you need it” phone-based support program to help lower short-term suicide risk after you leave the hospital. If you recently had suicidal thoughts during your inpatient stay, you may be offered brief, timely interventions after discharge.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT07086014Recruiting
Brain response to methamphetamine cues in men
This study uses brain scans to see how men with methamphetamine use disorder react to images or reminders of the drug. It aims to understand cravings and brain activity, which could help improve treatments.
New York, New YorkAges 18–60 - NCT05890456Recruiting
School program for grades 5–8 with added family and teacher support
This trial tests a school-based program that brings families and teachers more closely together to support students’ emotional and behavior needs. It may help students who are transitioning between school settings and may be at risk for needing special education services.
Eugene, OregonAges 10–16 - NCT07108049Recruiting
Couples program to strengthen relationships and mental health
This trial tests a program for married couples in rural India that combines relationship building with economic empowerment. It aims to improve mental health and family well-being through six group sessions.
Mumbai, MaharashtraAges 18 years+ - NCT07096960Recruiting
Testing a caregiver support program for dementia in Brazil
This trial is testing a support program called START for family caregivers of people with dementia in Brazil. It aims to see if the program can be put into practice and if it helps caregivers feel less stressed.
Vitória, Espírito SantoAges 18 years+ - NCT07102576RecruitingPhase 1
MDMA therapy study for mental health professionals
This trial tests if MDMA-assisted therapy can help mental healthcare providers. It involves taking MDMA in a therapeutic setting while being recorded, and you must be trained in this type of therapy.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT05669742RecruitingPhase 3
Empagliflozin plus olanzapine to reduce metabolic side effects
This trial tests whether adding empagliflozin to standard olanzapine treatment can improve metabolic problems (like blood sugar and cholesterol changes) that can happen with olanzapine in people with schizophrenia. If you qualify, you would be closely monitored for benefits and side effects.
TantaAges 18–65 - NCT05995535RecruitingPhase 2
Pregabalin and Lofexidine for Opioid Withdrawal
This study tests whether combining two medications, pregabalin and lofexidine, can help people stop using opioids by easing withdrawal symptoms. It's for adults who use opioids heavily and want to switch to a non-addictive blocker medication.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT07551882RecruitingPhase 2
Oxytocin and self-compassion training for borderline personality disorder
This study tests whether oxytocin (a hormone given as a nasal spray) combined with training in self-compassion can help people with borderline personality disorder, especially those who are very self-critical. You would receive the oxytocin spray and participate in self-compassion training sessions over several weeks.
Barcelona, BarcelonaAges 18–50 - NCT07323407Recruiting
Brain stimulation for hard-to-treat constipation with bodily distress
This trial tests if a gentle electrical current applied to the scalp can improve severe constipation in people who also experience persistent physical symptoms (like pain or bloating) that cause high worry. It is for those who have not gotten relief from standard laxatives.
Xi'an, ShaanxiAges 18–80 - NCT05589220Recruiting
Music and nicotine patches to reduce cravings in student smokers
This study tests whether combining music therapy with nicotine replacement (like a patch or gum) can reduce smoking cravings when students try to quit. It’s aimed at motivated students who smoke regularly and want help with quitting.
PoitiersAges 18–25 - NCT07152925Recruiting
Brain stimulation for impulse control in teens with self-injury
This trial tests whether a gentle electrical current applied to the scalp can improve impulse control in adolescents who harm themselves without wanting to die. The goal is to see if this non-invasive treatment can help reduce self-injury urges.
Hefei, AnhuiAges 12–22 - NCT07682753Recruiting
Mental health support for autistic college students
This study tests a mental health program for autistic college students who feel stressed, anxious, or down. You would join weekly sessions for 8 weeks to see if the program helps improve your well-being.
Edinburg, TexasAges 18–30
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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