Psychiatry
Mental health clinical trials
Depression, anxiety, and other mental-health and behavioral conditions. We’re tracking 7,764 recruiting studies in this area right now.
By phase
- Not applicable6,413
- Phase 2492
- Phase 1247
- Phase 3239
- Phase 4212
- Phase 1/Phase 294
- Phase 2/Phase 367
Top conditions
- Anxiety388
- Depression381
- Alzheimer Disease338
- Autism Spectrum Disorder240
- Dementia226
- Mild Cognitive Impairment195
- Schizophrenia184
- Major Depressive Disorder173
- Insomnia159
- Cognitive Impairment150
- Alcohol Use Disorder142
- Opioid Use Disorder140
- Stress117
- PTSD105
- Mental Health98
- 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
- Massachusetts266
- New York254
- Texas209
- Maryland175
- Pennsylvania169
- Florida147
- Alabama118
- Arizona109
- Illinois103
Recruiting studies7,764 total
- NCT06678347Recruiting
Leadership program for healthcare managers
This trial tests a program to help first-line managers in hospitals lead better and support their teams. It may benefit managers and their employees by improving work recovery and well-being.
GothenburgAges 18 years+ - NCT07630506RecruitingPhase 2
Folinic Acid for Autism in Children Ages 3–10
This study tests whether folinic acid (a type of B vitamin) can help improve symptoms of autism in children. Researchers want to see if this supplement, combined with your child's current treatments, might make a difference.
Singapore, SingaporeAges 3–10 - NCT07633301RecruitingPhase 2
TAK-360 Study for Adults With Narcolepsy Type 1
This study tests a new medication called TAK-360 to help adults with narcolepsy type 1 (a condition that causes extreme daytime sleepiness and sudden muscle weakness called cataplexy) feel more alert during the day. The goal is to see if this treatment is safe and effective for managing narcolepsy symptoms.
Redwood City, CaliforniaAges 18–70 - NCT05040542Recruiting
Brain scans of social emotions in infants
This study uses brain testing (including MRI scanning) to better understand how young children’s brains support social emotions and communication. It may help researchers learn what brain patterns look like in typical early development.
Xiamen, FujianAges Up to 6 years - NCT07630376Recruiting
Workbook to Help Autistic Adults Feel Better
This study tests whether a self-help workbook can improve wellbeing and quality of life for autistic adults. You'll use the workbook on your own while receiving support from your mental health team.
MaidstoneAges 18 years+ - NCT07631598Recruiting
Buprenorphine at Needle Exchange Programs to Prevent Overdoses
This study tests whether offering buprenorphine (a medication that reduces cravings and withdrawal) directly at syringe service programs (places where people get clean needles) can help people with opioid addiction stay safe and reduce overdose risk. If you use opioids and visit a syringe service program, this may be an option to explore.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07632716Recruiting
Blood marker to predict ICU patient outcomes
This study measures a specific blood protein (carbohydrate-deficient transferrin) when patients arrive at the hospital to see if it can predict how well they'll do in the intensive care unit. Understanding this marker might help doctors better plan care for critically ill patients.
ViennaAges 18 years+ - NCT07633626Recruiting
Vortioxetine for thinking problems from ALK lung cancer treatment
This trial tests whether a medication called vortioxetine can help improve memory, focus, and thinking problems caused by lorlatinib, a drug used to treat ALK-positive lung cancer. You would take vortioxetine alongside your current cancer treatment to see if it helps your brain function.
BogotáAges 18 years+ - NCT07634055Recruiting
Motor Reserve in Early Dementia Stages
This study compares how the brain controls movement in people with mild memory loss (MCI) versus healthy people. Researchers want to understand how the brain compensates early on, which could help identify who might develop dementia.
Catanzaro, CatanzaroAges 18–85 - NCT07630532Recruiting
Virtual Reality Relaxation for Better Sleep
This study tests whether using virtual reality relaxation programs can help people who have trouble sleeping. Researchers want to see if this technology can help you fall asleep faster and sleep better through the night.
Québec, QuebecAges 25–50 - NCT07636720Recruiting
Sleep monitoring with Parkinson's deep brain stimulation device
This study uses a special sensing device in your existing Parkinson's deep brain stimulation implant to monitor your sleep patterns. Researchers want to understand how sleep and the stimulation device interact, which could help improve treatment for Parkinson's patients.
San Antonio, TexasAges 40–80 - NCT07636694Recruiting
Brain Stimulation and Thinking Pattern Training for Depression
This study tests whether combining two treatments—magnetic brain stimulation (rTMS) and a computer program that helps retrain thought patterns—can reduce depression symptoms. You'll receive these treatments either together or one after the other to see which approach works best.
Quarry Bay, Hong Kong IslandAges Any age - NCT07632755Recruiting
Memory Training Using Movement for Early Alzheimer's Disease
This study tests whether learning memory strategies through physical movement and motor activities can help people with early Alzheimer's disease improve their memory. Researchers will compare people with early Alzheimer's to healthy older adults to see if this approach is effective.
GrenobleAges 60 years+ - NCT07637799Recruiting
Parent support group for teens with autism and anxiety or depression
This study tests whether a parent support group helps families manage anxiety or depression in teenagers who have autism. The group teaches parents skills to support their teen at home.
GothenburgAges 12 years+ - NCT07632833Recruiting
Comfort tote for teens recovering from spine surgery
This study tests whether giving teens a special comfort tote with calming items helps them feel better and recover more smoothly after surgery for scoliosis. It is for patients aged 10 to 21 who are having spinal fusion at a specific hospital.
New York, New YorkAges 12–21 - NCT07632131Recruiting
Storytelling therapy to prevent PTSD after heart surgery
This study tests whether a special therapy called narrative exposure—where you talk through your surgery experience with a trained counselor—can help prevent PTSD (post-traumatic stress) in people recovering from heart surgery in the ICU. The goal is to help you process what happened so you feel less distressed afterward.
Fuzhou, FujianAges 18 years+ - NCT07634445Recruiting
Breathing exercises to reduce anxiety in mothers of NICU babies
This study tests whether simple breathing exercises done before breastfeeding can help reduce stress and anxiety in mothers whose babies are in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). The goal is to improve both the mother's well-being and the baby's stress levels.
Elâzığ, ElâzığAges 18 years+ - NCT07632248Recruiting
Digital Game for Early Eating Disorder Prevention
This study tests FlexED, a smartphone game designed to help young women who are worried about their weight and showing early signs of eating disorder behaviors—like extreme dieting, binge eating, or purging—before these behaviors become a full disorder. The goal is to see if this fun, interactive approach can help prevent the condition from getting worse.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 15–25 - NCT07631117Enrolling by invitation
Yoga Nidra for Stress and Sleep in Nursing Students
This study tests whether Yoga Nidra—a guided relaxation practice—can help nursing students manage stress, sleep better, and feel more resilient during their clinical training. You'll complete questionnaires and participate in the practice sessions.
TaipeiAges 18–20 - NCT07637747Recruiting
Mental Health Decision Aids: Impact and Patient Experience
This study looks at how decision aids—tools that help you understand your treatment options—work in mental health care. Researchers want to learn if these tools help patients like you make better choices about your care.
OdenseAges 18 years+ - NCT07635940Recruiting
Brain Stimulation and Social Thinking in Young Adults
This study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) can improve how people understand social situations and process information. Researchers will use MRI scans to see how the brain changes during the treatment.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 18–60 - NCT07631845Recruiting
Music and breathing exercises to improve mood and resilience in older adults
This study tests whether combining music with breathing exercises can help older adults manage anxiety and depression. You'll learn techniques that may improve your emotional well-being and resilience.
Hong KongAges 65 years+ - NCT07634809Recruiting
ADHD Medication Effects on Eye Movement and Nerve Function
This study looks at how ADHD medications affect eye movements and your body's automatic nervous system (which controls heart rate and other functions) in children and teens. Understanding these effects may help doctors use ADHD medications more safely and effectively.
UmeåAges 6–17 - NCT07631260Enrolling by invitation
ICU Diary Help for Caregiver Sleep and Stress
This study tests whether keeping a diary about your loved one's ICU stay helps you sleep better, feel less tired, and manage stress. You would be a family member or caregiver of someone on a breathing machine in the intensive care unit.
Taichung, Not in USAAges 20 years+
Common questions
- How many mental health clinical trials are recruiting?
- Clin2 is tracking 7,764 recruiting psychiatry studies from the U.S. registry right now, out of 12,350 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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