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
- NCT07398898Recruiting
Can glasses and headphones reduce dental anxiety?
This study tests whether special glasses that show relaxing images and noise-cancelling headphones can help adults feel less anxious during common dental procedures like cleanings, fillings, or extractions.
Warsaw, Masovian VoivodeshipAges 18 years+ - NCT06771167Recruiting
Building community resilience program in NYC
This study tests a program to help build resilience in communities. You may join if you live in New York City, speak English, work with a participating community organization, and can attend Zoom meetings.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT07418424Enrolling by invitation
Writing exercise to help college seniors drink less alcohol
This study tests whether a guided writing exercise can help college seniors make healthier decisions about alcohol. You will attend three virtual sessions and share your experiences with drinking.
Houston, TexasAges 18–25 - NCT06624904RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Losartan and social processing study
This study tests whether a blood pressure medication called losartan can affect how people process social situations. It may help researchers understand social behavior better.
Oxford, OxfordshireAges 18–50 - NCT06648629Recruiting
Counseling to help HIV patients who drink too much
This study tests a counseling approach called Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people living with HIV who drink at unhealthy levels reduce their drinking. If you're on HIV treatment and drink more than recommended, this program may help you build healthier habits.
Syracuse, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT07133529Recruiting
Food choices and decision-making in healthy women
This study looks at how we make decisions about food. It is designed for healthy women who have never been pregnant and who do not use hormonal birth control.
Nuthetal, BrandenburgAges 18–35 - NCT06594588Recruiting
Aerobic exercise for depression in adults
This trial tests whether adding a personalized aerobic exercise program to your usual depression treatment can help you feel better. It is for adults aged 18-45 with depression who are not currently in regular psychotherapy.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–45 - NCT07459244Recruiting
ECG changes in people who use methamphetamine
This study looks at the electrical activity of the heart (ECG) in people who use methamphetamine, including those who develop psychosis from it. It compares them to healthy volunteers to see if methamphetamine affects heart function.
Elâzığ, ElâzığAges 18–65 - NCT07459257Recruiting
Predicting psychiatric symptoms in methamphetamine psychosis
This study looks for patterns in psychiatric symptoms among people who have psychotic symptoms caused by methamphetamine use. You may qualify if you are 18-65, haven't taken psychiatric medication for at least a month, and do not have certain other health conditions.
Elâzığ, ElâzığAges 18–65 - NCT07443748Recruiting
Cyberbullying prevention program for teens based on values
This trial tests a program that uses human values to help teens handle cyberbullying, whether they are being bullied or bullying others. It aims to improve coping skills and reduce harm from online harassment.
Adana, ÇukurovaAges 14–18 - NCT07136363Recruiting
RESTORE study: support for stimulant users leaving jail or prison
This trial tests a smartphone app (DynamiCare) to help people recovering from stimulant use (methamphetamine or cocaine) stay healthy after leaving jail or prison. It also focuses on those at risk for or living with HIV.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 18 years+ - NCT06455527Recruiting
Heart-guided brain stimulation for depression
This trial tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called tDCS, guided by your heart rate, can help improve depression symptoms. If you have mild to moderate depression and are not on medication, you may be eligible.
New York, New YorkAges 18–65 - NCT06454955RecruitingEarly Phase 1
PET scan imaging study for solid tumors using a new probe
This trial tests a new imaging agent that targets a protein called B7-H3 found on many solid tumors. It uses PET/CT to help doctors see and stage tumors more clearly.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT07454278Recruiting
Digital habits and balance among university students
This study looks at how university students balance their digital activities and whether they feel addicted to screens or online habits. By taking part, you'll help researchers understand better ways to support healthy digital habits in young adults.
Istanbul, BEYKOZAges 17–24 - NCT07138417Recruiting
Compassion-Based family help for teens with depression or anxiety
This study tests a compassion-based family program for teens ages 12-18 dealing with depression or anxiety. It aims to improve emotional well-being by involving both the teen and a parent in therapy.
Hefei, AnhuiAges 12–18 - NCT07407777Recruiting
Can a daily drink improve your gut health and mood?
This trial tests a powder made from mushrooms and algae that you mix into a drink once a day for 30 days. Researchers want to see if it helps with minor tummy troubles and how you feel emotionally.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07120516Recruiting
School program to boost physical activity in teens
This study tests a program designed with your school to help students become more active. You'll answer questions, get some measurements taken, and possibly wear a small activity tracker.
KaunasAges 12–16 - NCT07404787Recruiting
Suicide prevention telehealth program for soldiers after hospital stay
This trial tests a telehealth case management program to help prevent suicide among soldiers recently discharged from a psychiatric hospital. If you are an active duty soldier who has been hospitalized for mental health reasons and have access to a phone and computer, this program may provide extra support during your recovery.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT06971861Recruiting
Just ACT for Student Well-being
This study looks at whether a program called 'Just ACT' helps improve well-being in students. It is for young adults who speak Chinese and have not had serious mental health conditions.
Hong KongAges 10–35 - NCT07449338Recruiting
Study of accelerated brain stimulation for depression
This trial tests a faster version of a brain stimulation treatment called TMS for people with depression. The goal is to see how well it works and how tolerable it is.
GothenburgAges 18 years+ - NCT06774300Recruiting
Video-based alcohol help for college students
This study tests whether a brief alcohol check-in and advice session, done over video call, works well for college students. It aims to help students who binge drink and want to cut down or avoid more drinking-related problems.
Houston, TexasAges 18–26 - NCT07402187Recruiting
Stress reduction training for nurses
This trial tests whether a productivity training program can help reduce job stress for nurses. If you are a nurse experiencing work-related stress, this study may help you learn new ways to manage it.
Istanbul, IstanbulAges 18–65 - NCT06463054Recruiting
Testing a program to reduce suicide risk in mothers and children
This study looks at how a mother's history of suicidal behavior might affect her child's emotional health. It tests a program designed to help both mothers and children build stronger coping skills together.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges Any age - NCT07397858Recruiting
Brain stimulation for depression in young people
This study tests if a type of brain stimulation called Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) can help treat depression in people aged 15 to 25. It involves a quick, non-invasive treatment that uses magnetic pulses to the head, and researchers want to see how it affects thinking and mood.
Sacramento, CaliforniaAges 15–25
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.