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
- NCT06421077Recruiting
Ear nerve stimulation to prevent confusion after surgery in older adults
This trial tests if a gentle electrical stimulation on the ear can help prevent postoperative delirium (sudden confusion) in older patients after surgery. It focuses on people 65 and older who will have longer operations.
BeijingAges 65 years+ - NCT06073470Recruiting
Brain activity tests to predict ADHD medication response
This study looks at how the brain's electrical activity may predict whether a child with ADHD will respond well to methylphenidate (Ritalin). It aims to find biological markers that could help doctors choose the right treatment sooner.
TaipeiAges 6–18 - NCT06626425Recruiting
Well-being training for teens with depression
This study tests a 4-week well-being training program to see if it helps teens feel better and manage depression. You would use a smartphone app and answer surveys to track your mood and well-being.
Madison, WisconsinAges 14–19 - NCT06749990Recruiting
Alcohol relapse risk after liver transplant
This study looks at why some people with alcohol-related liver disease start drinking again after a liver transplant. It aims to find factors that increase or decrease that risk.
BolognaAges 18 years+ - NCT07583199Recruiting
Support Circles for Midwifery Student Wellbeing
This study tests whether a support group for midwifery students helps reduce stress and burnout while building professional confidence. You would attend support circle meetings and share your experiences with other midwifery students.
Amasya, CenterAges 18–49 - NCT06753344Recruiting
Youth Resilience Through Mental E-health
This study tests an online program designed to help teens in grade 10 build resilience and cope with stress. It uses a smartphone app to deliver mental health support.
HanoiAges 15–16 - NCT06619782Recruiting
Helping clinics support teens at risk for suicide
This study tests a way to help clinics better support teens and young adults who might be at risk for suicide. If you are 12 to 24 and your doctor's screening shows you may need extra help, the clinic will use a special program to connect you with the right care.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 12–80 - NCT06619366Recruiting
Guided risk talk to prevent major depression
This study tests if talking with a coach about your personal risk of depression can help prevent it. You may be eligible if you are at higher risk but currently well.
Halifax, Nova ScotiaAges 18–65 - NCT07126769Recruiting
Cyberchondria and stress in women having infertility treatment
This study looks at how searching for health information online (cyberchondria) and stress levels affect women who are going through infertility treatments like IUI, IVF, or ICSI. It may help you understand your own experiences and contribute to better care.
Istanbul, AtaşehirAges 18–45 - NCT05994053Recruiting
Brain stimulation study for OCD symptoms
This study tests a gentle type of brain stimulation, called tACS, combined with brain-wave recording (EEG) to see if it can improve OCD symptoms. It's for adults with moderate-to-severe OCD who meet specific safety and health criteria.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06968650Recruiting
Cocooned Moms Support Study
This study tests a program that offers extra support to Black women during pregnancy. It aims to help moms feel safe, connected, and healthy.
Miami, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT07719205Recruiting
Pre-visit imagery for children's dental care
This trial tests a tactile pre-visit imagery strategy to help children aged 4 to 10 years who have never had dental treatment before. The goal is to see if it reduces anxiety and improves their first experience with a filling or crown.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 4–10 - NCT06127056Recruiting
Brain stimulation for teens who hurt themselves
This trial tests whether a gentle, non-invasive form of brain stimulation called HD-tACS can help teens who hurt themselves without meaning to die. The stimulation uses electrodes on the scalp to aim electrical signals at specific brain areas, and it is given over several sessions to see if it reduces the urge to self-harm.
Hefei, AnhuiAges 12–18 - NCT07709273Recruiting
Athlete health study across seasonal cycles
This study looks at how athletes' bodies and minds change across different seasons. It involves team sport athletes like football, volleyball, or ice hockey players.
Katowice, Silesian VoivodeshipAges 14–38 - NCT06446479RecruitingPhase 2
THC's effect on alcohol use and brain reward
This study tests whether THC (the active ingredient in cannabis) can change how much alcohol you drink and how your brain responds to rewards. You will have MRI scans and take THC or a placebo, then drink alcohol in a controlled setting.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 21–40 - NCT07516873Recruiting
Mindfulness and Nerve Stimulation for Young Adults Drinking Heavily
This study tests whether brief mindfulness training combined with a mild electrical stimulation device on the ear can help reduce cravings and urges to drink alcohol in people aged 21–29 who drink heavily. The goal is to understand if this combination approach works better than either alone.
Malden, MassachusettsAges 21–29 - NCT05778708Recruiting
Tai Chi and aerobic exercise for mood and sleep in late lung cancer
This study tests whether Tai Chi and aerobic exercise can improve clusters of emotional symptoms—like anxiety, low mood, poor sleep, and fatigue—in people with late-stage non-small cell lung cancer. If you have these symptoms and are not already doing regular exercise programs, the trial may offer a structured way to feel better.
Hong KongAges 18 years+ - NCT06958523Recruiting
Apple Health Study for US iPhone users
This study uses your iPhone and optional devices like Apple Watch to collect health data over time. It aims to discover how technology can help monitor and improve health.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT07272174Recruiting
Exercise during perimenopause to boost thinking and memory
This trial tests whether a strength-training program can help improve memory and thinking for women going through perimenopause. If you are between 40 and 55, still have your uterus, and notice changes in your memory, you may be able to join.
Vancouver, British ColumbiaAges 40–55 - NCT06725160Recruiting
Happiness coaching for moms and their young children
This trial tests a program that helps mothers with depression learn positive parenting skills to boost their child's emotional well-being. If you are a mother with high depressive symptoms and have a child between 4 and 6 years old, this study may be an option.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 4–99 - NCT07524985Recruiting
Cannabis Use Study: Understanding Effects in Daily Users
This study looks at how cannabis affects people who use it regularly in their daily lives. Researchers will use a smartphone app to track your experiences and better understand cannabis use in the general population.
Montreal, QuebecAges 18 years+ - NCT07700108RecruitingPhase 2
Pain relief for epidural needle insertion in pregnant women
This study compares two ways to numb the skin before placing an epidural needle: a lidocaine patch placed on the back versus a lidocaine injection under the skin. The goal is to find which method is more comfortable for pregnant women during labor or cesarean delivery.
Columbus, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT06456931Recruiting
Buddhist vs. secular mindfulness for lingering depression
This study compares two types of mindfulness training for people with lingering depression symptoms (not fully recovered). One uses traditional Buddhist meditation, the other uses a common secular approach. It aims to see which helps reduce residual depression better.
Ragama, GampahaAges 18 years+ - NCT06509360Recruiting
Emotion app for teens in forensic care
This trial tests a smartphone app that helps you track and understand your emotions. If you're a teen in forensic outpatient treatment, you might use the app to support your therapy.
Amsterdam, North HollandAges 12–23
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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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.