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
- NCT05887674Recruiting
Non-drug memory program for early Alzheimer’s and memory loss
This trial studies a non-medication (non-drug) program to improve memory and daily thinking in people with mild cognitive impairment or mild Alzheimer’s disease. It may help by supporting brain function and monitoring symptoms over time.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 60–90 - NCT06081946Recruiting
Does broken sleep affect itch and pain sensitivity?
This study looks at how a poor night's sleep (short, broken sleep) affects your sensitivity to itching and pain. The goal is to understand if sleep problems might make skin conditions worse.
AalborgAges 18–60 - NCT06701500Recruiting
Study on decision making in alcohol use disorder
This study looks at how people with alcohol use disorder make decisions based on habits, goals, and automatic cues. It may help understand what drives drinking behavior.
DresdenAges 18–65 - NCT06701487Recruiting
Brain learning mechanisms and substance use control
This study looks at how certain learning mechanisms in the brain (called Pavlovian conditioning) influence your ability to control alcohol or drug use. It may help explain why some people have trouble stopping, and could lead to better treatments. You'll fill out questionnaires and likely have a brain scan (MRI).
DresdenAges 18–65 - NCT06701396RecruitingPhase 3
Tasimelteon for delayed sleep phase disorder with genetic variant
This study tests a new sleep medication called tasimelteon compared to a placebo (inactive treatment) for people with a specific sleep disorder linked to a genetic change in the body's internal clock. If you have Delayed Sleep-Wake Phase Disorder and carry the CRY1Δ11 variant, this trial may help improve your sleep timing.
Çankaya, AnkaraAges 18–75 - NCT02168868Recruiting
Blood tests to find autism-related protein signals
This study looks at blood samples from children (and sometimes parents) to see if certain protein patterns can help identify or better understand autism spectrum disorder. The results could support finding “biomarkers,” which are measurable signs that may guide future research or care.
JerusalemAges 10 months–19 years - NCT03890861Recruiting
Exercise program to help lower Alzheimer’s risk
This trial studies whether a structured group exercise program can help lower Alzheimer’s disease risk in older African Americans. You would be assigned to a group by chance and asked to attend regular sessions if it’s safe for you to exercise.
Baton Rouge, LouisianaAges 60 years+ - NCT06682949Recruiting
Daily routines, executive functioning, and ADHD study
This study looks at how daily routines and executive functioning (like planning and staying organized) relate to ADHD. It aims to understand these patterns better and may help find ways to support people with ADHD.
Tucson, ArizonaAges 11–17 - NCT05623124Recruiting
Alzheimer’s and dementia brain and memory study with caregiver support
This is a study that enrolls people with mild Alzheimer’s-related memory problems or dementia to help build a research “neurobank.” It also involves memory testing and may include brain scans, with a stable caregiver to support follow-up.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 50–90 - NCT06123897Recruiting
Schizophrenia database and biobank study
This study builds a database and collects samples (like blood) from people with schizophrenia to learn more about the condition. If you join, you help researchers understand schizophrenia better, which may lead to improved treatments.
Hefei, AnhuiAges Any age - NCT06138678Recruiting
Accelerated TMS for severe depression
This trial tests an accelerated form of TMS (a treatment that uses magnetic pulses to stimulate the brain) for people with severe depression who have recently been in a psychiatric hospital. It aims to see if a faster schedule of TMS can help improve symptoms quickly.
KungälvAges 18 years+ - NCT07617467Recruiting
Group therapy for emotional distress in young people
This trial tests whether group-based therapy (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT) can help young people manage anxiety, depression, and stress. The therapy teaches skills to accept difficult feelings while living according to your values.
Arendal, AgderAges 16–25 - NCT06702488RecruitingPhase 1
Dexmedetomidine and magnesium to protect thinking after surgery in seniors
This study tests whether adding two drugs, dexmedetomidine and magnesium sulfate, during anesthesia can help older adults keep their thinking and memory sharp after open abdominal surgery. It aims to reduce the risk of confusion or memory problems that sometimes happen after surgery.
Al FayyumAges 60–80 - NCT06070766Recruiting
At-home ketamine study for chronic conditions
This trial tests a ketamine protocol you can use at home. It may help if you have a long-term health condition.
Bigfork, MontanaAges 18 years+ - NCT06222866Recruiting
Blood thinner and inflammation monitoring after heart procedures
This study looks at how well blood thinners (anticoagulants) and inflammation markers work in people having heart or blood vessel procedures. It aims to better monitor these treatments to improve patient safety.
Innsbruck, TyrolAges 18 years+ - NCT06038409Recruiting
Ketamine therapy for chronic conditions
This trial tests if ketamine can help people with long-term health issues. It aims to find new treatments for chronic conditions that haven't responded well to other therapies.
Helena, MontanaAges 18 years+ - NCT06567145Recruiting
Group therapy for self-stigma in mental health
This study tests a group therapy program designed to help people with mental health conditions reduce the shame and stigma they feel about their illness. It takes place in northeastern Italy and is for people who are stable on their current medications.
VeronaAges 18 years+ - NCT06704490Recruiting
Chronic pain after planned cesarean section
This study looks at how common chronic pain is after a planned cesarean section and what factors might increase that risk. It could help doctors better prevent and manage long-term pain after delivery.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 20–50 - NCT06704451Recruiting
IL-33 and memory after major abdominal surgery
This study looks at whether a protein called IL-33 is linked to memory and thinking problems that can happen after major abdominal surgery. It may help doctors find patients at risk earlier.
Kunming, YunnanAges Any age - NCT07615478Recruiting
Hot spring therapy for reducing fatigue during altitude rowing training
This study tests whether soaking in hot springs can help young rowers feel less tired and recover better while training at high altitude. Researchers want to see if the hot water helps the body's natural fatigue-fighting systems work better.
Macao, MacaoAges 12–16 - NCT07614867Recruiting
Group therapy for emotion control in adults with ADHD
This study tests whether group-based cognitive behavioral therapy (a type of talk therapy) can help adults with ADHD who struggle to manage their emotions. You would attend sessions with others facing similar challenges to learn practical emotion-regulation skills.
StockholmAges 18 years+ - NCT07619092Recruiting
Flumazenil to reverse sedation during depression treatment
This trial tests whether flumazenil (a medication that reverses sedation from anti-anxiety drugs) can safely help patients wake up faster after electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), a treatment for severe depression. The goal is to see if it improves recovery time without causing problems.
Frederiksberg, Capital RegionAges 18 years+ - NCT07616999Recruiting
Long-term follow-up study of early psychosis treatment
This study follows people who were part of an earlier research trial about medication management during their first psychotic episode. Researchers want to understand how those early treatment choices affected their recovery over the past 20 years.
Hong KongAges 18–65 - NCT07613008Recruiting
Mobile app to prevent perinatal depression and anxiety
This study tests a personalized smartphone app designed to help pregnant women and their partners prevent depression and anxiety during pregnancy and after birth. Participants use the app for support and receive check-ins from healthcare providers.
Mairena del Aljarafe, SevillaAges 18 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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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.