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
- NCT05969080Recruiting
Therapy program to support recovery after self-harm
This study looks at a treatment and recovery approach for veterans who have had recent non-suicidal self-injury. It may help by testing ways to reduce self-harm urges and support safer recovery over time.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT06991192Recruiting
ACL recovery with exercise and emotional support
This study tests a rehab program for teens and young adults who had ACL surgery. It combines physical therapy with extra mental and emotional support to help them get back to sports safely.
Bloomington, MinnesotaAges 15–21 - NCT06294184Recruiting
Brain stimulation for mild depression in young people
This trial tests a gentle brain stimulation technique called transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) to see if it can help young people with mild depression symptoms. It is designed for those who have some depressive feelings but do not yet meet the full criteria for major depression.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 12–25 - NCT06965179Enrolling by invitation
Game activities for well-being in older adults
This study tests whether fun game activities can improve life satisfaction and psychological well-being in older adults. It's designed for active seniors who are enrolled in a lifelong learning program.
Mersin, YenişehirAges 60–85 - NCT06597695RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Ketamine group therapy for Spanish-speaking adults with depression
This trial tests whether ketamine-assisted group therapy can help Spanish-speaking Latinx adults with major depression. You would receive ketamine in a supportive group setting, with the goal of improving your mood and quality of life.
Chelsea, MassachusettsAges 18–64 - NCT07439289Recruiting
Turtle help during dental visit to reduce child's anxiety
This study uses a calm, supervised turtle interaction to help children feel less anxious during a routine dental visit. It may be a good fit if your child is ages 6-10, generally healthy, and not afraid of turtles.
Iğdır, IğdırAges 6–10 - NCT07422090Recruiting
Preventing suicide with digital and genetic tools
This trial uses smartphone data and genetic testing to help prevent future suicide attempts. It aims to find personalized ways to support people who have already had a suicide attempt.
Madrid, MadridAges 12 years+ - NCT07433764Recruiting
Testing a digital well-being tool over 3 days
This trial checks if a digital well-being tool called WB6Dim gives consistent results when used twice, 3 days apart. It may help researchers understand how reliable the tool is for measuring well-being.
BandolAges 18 years+ - NCT05869552Recruiting
Screening and support to reduce suicide risk in young adults
This trial tests a support program in primary care for sexual and gender diverse young adults who screen positive for suicide risk. The goal is to help prevent suicidal thoughts and actions by offering structured support—especially through trusted people in your life.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18–24 - NCT07432438Recruiting
Online suicide prevention training for school counselors
This trial tests an online training program to help secondary school counselors better prevent and respond to suicide risk among students. If you work as a counselor in a middle or high school and have the technology to join online sessions, this study may help you build important skills.
AydinAges 18 years+ - NCT05880875Enrolling by invitation
Reflective support for Rhode Island pre-kindergarten staff
This study looks at whether a structured “reflective supervision” approach can improve early care and education in Rhode Island pre-kindergarten programs. It’s for people serving as supervisors in those programs.
Riverside, Rhode IslandAges 18 years+ - NCT05884476Recruiting
Re-checking suicidal thoughts in Veterans during a study
This study looks at a way to re-evaluate and respond to suicidal thoughts in Veterans. It may help improve how support is offered when someone has had thoughts of suicide recently.
New Orleans, LouisianaAges 18 years+ - NCT07423273Recruiting
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy for post-stroke depression
This study tests if breathing pure oxygen in a special chamber (hyperbaric oxygen therapy) can help people who have been depressed since having a stroke. It may offer a new way to treat depression that hasn't improved with standard medications.
ZrifinAges 50–85 - NCT06266715Recruiting
Testing ATP for depression relief
This trial tests if a natural compound called ATP can help improve moderate to severe depression symptoms. If you haven't taken antidepressants recently and have never tried escitalopram, you may be eligible.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–65 - NCT07419308Enrolling by invitation
Parenting program for male caregivers of children in mental health care
This trial tests a program called 'Connecting and Reflecting Experience' (CARE) for male caregivers. It's designed to help you connect better with your child while they are receiving mental health services.
The Bronx, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT06587113Recruiting
Study of attention and focus during visual search
This study explores how your brain focuses and ignores distractions while searching for things visually. It may help us understand attention processes in healthy adults.
Denver, ColoradoAges 18–65 - NCT07422571Recruiting
Body acceptance after baby program
This study tests a program to help new mothers feel better about their body image. It might be a good fit if you've had a baby in the last year and feel unhappy with your appearance.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT07424703Recruiting
Bright Light Therapy for Teen Scoliosis
This study tests whether using a special bright light device at certain times of day can help improve spine curvature in teenagers with scoliosis. It is for adolescents who are night owls and have mild to moderate scoliosis.
Zhejiang, ZhejiangAges 10–15 - NCT06254872Recruiting
Peer Mentor Program for Tribal Community Members
This study explores a peer mentor program for people in Southwestern Tribal Communities. It uses a smartphone app to connect you with a mentor who can offer support.
Flagstaff, ArizonaAges 18–30 - NCT07420101Recruiting
Reducing scan anxiety in caregivers with meditation
This study tests if meditation programs can help ease the anxiety caregivers feel when a loved one with cancer has a routine scan. You will be asked to follow a meditation program and possibly eat a raisin as part of a mindfulness exercise.
Hartford, ConnecticutAges 18 years+ - NCT07420205RecruitingPhase 2
Sleep health study for U.S. Marines
This study looks at the sleep health of active-duty U.S. Marines. If you join, researchers will check your sleep patterns and may offer ways to improve your rest.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06581952Recruiting
Chinese poem writing to boost mental wellbeing
This trial tests if writing Chinese poems can improve mental wellbeing for volunteers who support people recovering from mental illness. It may help you feel better by expressing yourself through poetry.
Hong KongAges 18 years+ - NCT05887934Enrolling by invitation
Bone lead levels and mental health in adults
This study looks at whether the amount of lead stored in the body (from old exposures) is linked to brain activity and mental health. It may help researchers understand what kinds of brain/mental health symptoms are related to lead exposure.
Charleston, South CarolinaAges 18–70 - NCT07415889Recruiting
Psychological coaching after arm fracture surgery
This trial tests if structured psychological coaching helps people who are feeling emotionally vulnerable after surgery for a broken upper arm bone. It's for those who have a high tendency toward anxiety or stress (neuroticism) and had surgery within the last two weeks.
AmsterdamAges 18 years+
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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