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
- NCT07519863RecruitingPhase 2
Comparing sedation medicines for burned children during procedures
This study tests two different sedation medicine combinations to see which one reduces confusion and agitation (called delirium) when children with burn injuries need procedures done. The goal is to find the safest, most comfortable option for your child during treatment.
CairoAges 3–16 - NCT07485673Recruiting
Teens health and activity study
This study looks at the health and activity needs of teenagers in Ecuador. It involves answering questions about your lifestyle and may include physical activity. It's a chance to help researchers understand how to support teen health.
Quito, PichinchaAges 14–19 - NCT07486037Recruiting
Exercise program for African American Alzheimer's caregivers
This study is for African American caregivers of someone with Alzheimer's or a related dementia. It explores whether a gentle exercise program can help you feel better and manage the stress of caregiving.
Indianapolis, IndianaAges 18–99 - NCT07527234Enrolling by invitation
Testing a cognitive assessment tool for ECT patients
This study evaluates a cognitive assessment tool (ECCA) in Turkish patients who are receiving electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), a brain-stimulation treatment for severe depression or other psychiatric conditions. Researchers want to see how well this assessment works and compare it to other existing tests.
DenizliAges 18–65 - NCT07482930Recruiting
Nerve stimulation and breathing test study in healthy adults
This study tests if a gentle nerve stimulation device placed on the ear can change how you breathe during a lung function test. It is only for healthy volunteers aged 18–40 who have no heart, lung, nerve, or mental health conditions.
SinopAges 18–40 - NCT06101056Recruiting
Preventing Sexual Assault and Harassment Among Air Force Airmen
This trial tests a program to prevent sexual assault and harassment among active duty Air Force members at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst. It's for junior enlisted airmen (ranks E1-E4) who want to take part in a study that could help make the base safer.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07481968Enrolling by invitation
Music mindfulness for children in the community
This study tests whether a fun, music-based mindfulness program in the community can help children manage emotions and improve well-being. It is for children ages 8 to 12 who are new to mindfulness.
Buffalo, New YorkAges 8–12 - NCT05490732Recruiting
Methadone dose blood-level study and monitoring
This study measures how methadone moves through your body by using planned blood samples and computer modeling. It may help doctors better predict methadone levels to support safer dosing for people already taking methadone.
MontpellierAges 18–99 - NCT06770101Recruiting
Suicide prevention program for teens with HIV
This study tests a counseling program for teens with HIV who have had suicidal thoughts or behaviors. The goal is to see if the program is helpful and can be offered at local clinics.
LilongweAges 13–19 - NCT07466563Recruiting
Testing ways to bring health programs into Ugandan schools
This study tests better ways to bring health programs into Ugandan schools. It involves training teachers and school staff to support children's well-being.
Kampala Region, KampalaAges 18–65 - NCT07478796RecruitingPhase 4
Blood-based dosing of SSRIs for hospitalized depression
This study tests whether adjusting the dose of common antidepressants (SSRIs) based on regular blood tests can help people in the hospital feel better faster. It is for adults and teens age 12 and older with moderate to severe depression who are starting fluoxetine, escitalopram, or sertraline.
Poznan, Greater Poland VoivodeshipAges 12 years+ - NCT07475247Recruiting
Hospital help for teens hurt by violence
This trial offers support and resources in the hospital for teens (13-17) who were hurt in a violent incident, and also involves their parent or caregiver.
Richmond, VirginiaAges 13–17 - NCT05972265Recruiting
Exercise for memory and thinking after childhood trauma
This study tests if exercise can help improve memory, attention, and thinking in adults aged 40–60 who experienced child abuse or neglect and have concerns about their cognitive function. You'll need to be a native English speaker, generally healthy, and not currently very active.
Austin, TexasAges 40–60 - NCT07512895Recruiting
Muscle Relaxation Exercises for Depression and Fatigue in Dialysis Patients
This study tests whether guided muscle relaxation exercises can reduce depression and tiredness in people undergoing hemodialysis (a blood-filtering treatment). You would learn and practice simple exercises to relax your muscles, which may help improve your mood and energy.
Istanbul, IstanbulAges 18–75 - NCT07471529Recruiting
Social support app for psychotherapy patients
This trial tests a smartphone app that helps you get social support while you wait for outpatient therapy. It is for people with mild to moderate depression who are not starting therapy right away.
Zurich, Canton of ZurichAges 18–70 - NCT07471269Recruiting
Online pain education for fear of childbirth
This trial tests an online education program about pain neuroscience to help pregnant women reduce fear of childbirth. It may be useful if you are in your third trimester and want to feel more prepared.
Alfara del Patriarca, ValenciaAges 18–50 - NCT06033599RecruitingPhase 3
Mindfulness and motivation to quit smoking while on methadone
This study combines counseling (motivational interviewing) with mindfulness training (like guided exercises) to help people on methadone quit smoking. It tests if adding mindfulness can make it easier to stop smoking and stay quit.
New Brunswick, New JerseyAges 18 years+ - NCT07469917Recruiting
Suicide prevention safety planning in psychiatric care
This trial tests a safety planning tool to help people in psychiatric emergency or hospital care who are having suicidal thoughts or a recent attempt. It aims to support you in staying safe after you leave.
Helsingborg, Skåne CountyAges 18 years+ - NCT07033468Recruiting
Virtual reality cognitive training for mild to moderate dementia
This study tests whether using a full-immersive virtual reality program can help improve thinking and memory skills in people with mild or moderate dementia. It aims to see if this type of training is both possible and helpful.
New Taipei CityAges 55 years+ - NCT07469033Recruiting
How common is misophonia among Turkish high school students?
This study surveys high school students in Turkey to find out how many experience misophonia—strong negative reactions to everyday sounds like chewing or breathing. It helps researchers understand how common this condition is.
KayseriAges 15–18 - NCT06957288Recruiting
Mindfulness program for nurses dealing with death
This study tests if a mindfulness-based education program can help nurses who work in high-stress areas like emergency rooms, intensive care units, and palliative care feel less anxious about death and more comfortable with their own awareness of it.
Kastamonu, CentralAges 18 years+ - NCT07422909Enrolling by invitation
Bridging the gap: adding exercise to depression treatment for teens
This trial tests if adding physical activity to standard depression care helps teens feel better. It's for teens ages 12 to 19 in Brussels who are not very active now.
Brussels, UccleAges 12–19 - NCT06968403Enrolling by invitation
Community program to support mental health in coastal areas
This study tests a community-based emotional support program for adults living in coastal Bangladesh. It aims to see if connecting people through a network can improve mental health and well-being.
DhakaAges 18–50 - NCT06977867Enrolling by invitation
Stress balls for comfort and anxiety in dialysis
This study tests whether using a stress ball during hemodialysis (a treatment for kidney failure) helps patients feel more comfortable, less anxious, and more satisfied with their care.
Bitlis, TatvanAges 18–98
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.