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
- NCT07661368Recruiting
Healthy cooking to prevent dementia and diabetes
This study tests whether learning to cook healthy meals can help prevent dementia and diabetes. You'll be asked to follow a cooking program and use your smartphone to track progress.
Blacksburg, VirginiaAges 50–75 - 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+ - NCT07657624Recruiting
Heart disease and memory problems risk study
This study looks at what factors might increase the risk of memory and thinking problems in people with coronary heart disease. It includes testing your memory and metabolism during a hospital stay.
Beijing, ChinaAges 18 years+ - NCT07655115RecruitingPhase 3
Arbaclofen for Autism: Brain Wave Study
This study tests a medicine called arbaclofen to see how it affects brain waves in people with autism. It includes a brief double-blind crossover phase followed by a 10-week open-label treatment period.
ParisAges birth–64 years - NCT07655232Recruiting
Behavioral program for depression in nursing homes
This study tests a behavioral program designed to help skilled nursing facility residents with depression. The program aims to improve mood and quality of life.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT07658157Recruiting
Does tracking trauma memories help PTSD?
This trial tests whether answering daily questions about your intrusive trauma memories through a phone app can reduce PTSD symptoms. It could help you understand and cope with unwanted memories.
Tel AvivAges 18–70 - NCT07661355Recruiting
Comparing two programs to help older adults after leaving the hospital
This study compares two programs that help older adults and their family caregivers successfully transition from the hospital back home. It aims to reduce readmissions and improve recovery by providing extra support after discharge.
Bermuda Run, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT07657234RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Brain stimulation for depression in older adults
This study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) can help treat depression in people aged 60 and older. tDCS uses a mild electrical current to gently stimulate the brain and may improve mood when added to your current depression treatment.
Dallas, TexasAges 60 years+ - NCT07655986Recruiting
Suicide prevention program for at-risk adults
This study tests a special program from a university designed to prevent suicidal behavior in adults who have been seen in the emergency room. The program provides close follow-up and support to help keep you safe.
Salamanca, SalamancaAges 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 - NCT07658898Recruiting
Brain stimulation for negative and cognitive symptoms in schizophrenia
This study tests a new type of brain stimulation called temporal interference to see if it can help with negative symptoms (like lack of motivation or emotion) and cognitive symptoms (like trouble with memory or focus) in schizophrenia. It uses a special head device to target a specific brain area.
ShanghaiAges 18–65 - NCT07658326Recruiting
Stress and rotator cuff surgery study
This study looks at how stress before surgery might affect recovery in people having rotator cuff surgery. You may be able to join if this is your first surgery for a torn rotator cuff and you don't have certain other health problems.
CornebarrieuAges 18 years+ - NCT07656350Recruiting
Cannabis-like drug and sleep loss study for anxiety
This study tests whether a cannabis-like drug can help people with higher-than-normal anxiety cope with a night of very little sleep. You will be asked to sleep only 4 hours on one occasion.
London, LondonAges 18–60 - NCT07656584Recruiting
Helping clinics support patients with communication disabilities
This study looks at how doctors and clinics can better support people with communication disabilities. Researchers will interview patients and staff to find ways to make office visits easier for everyone.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 18 years+ - NCT07659964Recruiting
Rhythmic music and walking study for Alzheimer's
This study tests whether listening to a steady beat (rhythmic music) while walking can improve movement and brain function in people with mild Alzheimer's disease. Healthy volunteers are also needed for comparison.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 50–90 - NCT07658547Enrolling by invitation
AI Chatbots for Mental Health
This trial tests if an AI chatbot can help people with a diagnosed mental illness. It aims to find a new way to support your mental health.
Rüdersdorf, BrandenburgAges 18 years+ - NCT07655817RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Magnesium for reducing confusion after surgery in children
This trial tests if giving magnesium through the mouth works as well as through the vein to prevent confusion or agitation right after surgery in children having their tonsils out. It aims to find a simpler way to help kids wake up calmly.
Tanta, Gharbia GovernorateAges 4–7 - NCT06398496Recruiting
Exercise, gut health, mood in depression
This trial studies whether a 12-week exercise program can improve gut bacteria, mood, and thinking in people with depression. It may help if you are looking for a non-medication way to support your mental health.
Cork, Cork CountyAges 18–59 - NCT06629207Recruiting
AI predicts Parkinson's risk in sleep behavior disorder
This study uses artificial intelligence to analyze brain scans and predict whether people with REM sleep behavior disorder are at risk of developing Parkinson's disease. It aims to find early signs before symptoms appear.
BernAges 18 years+ - NCT06677866Recruiting
Group therapy for teens with Fragile X or autism
This trial tests if group cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can help teens with Fragile X syndrome or autism spectrum disorder improve social and emotional skills. It looks at how teens with these conditions respond to a structured group program.
RomeAges 13–19 - NCT04447742Recruiting
Study of how healthy babies’ gut microbes develop from birth
This study follows pregnant people from about 20 weeks until delivery, to understand how gut microbes (tiny organisms in the intestines) develop in healthy babies. It may help researchers learn how early-life gut development affects health later on.
BernAges 18–45 - NCT06121284RecruitingPhase 2
Brain stimulation plus medication for youth suicide
This study tests if a new type of brain stimulation (iTBS) combined with a medicine called D-cycloserine can reduce suicidal thoughts in young adults who have previously attempted suicide. It aims to find a faster, mood-boosting treatment option for young people at risk.
Calgary, AlbertaAges 18–24 - NCT06565936Recruiting
PET/MRI brain scans for understanding depression
This trial uses two special brain scans (DPA-714 and FDG PET/MRI) to look at inflammation and brain activity in people with first-episode or recurrent depression, and in healthy volunteers. It aims to find brain differences that could lead to better treatments.
Dalian, LiaoningAges 35–85 - NCT06572748Recruiting
Cooking study for older adults with memory concerns
This study tests a cooking program called Chef Anchor 3.0 for older adults with mild memory problems or dementia. It looks at whether learning to cook can help with thinking skills and daily life.
Hong KongAges 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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