Psychiatry
Mental health clinical trials
Depression, anxiety, and other mental-health and behavioral conditions. We’re tracking 8,199 recruiting studies in this area right now.
By phase
- Not applicable6,804
- Phase 2511
- Phase 1256
- Phase 3244
- Phase 4214
- Phase 1/Phase 298
- Phase 2/Phase 372
Top conditions
- Depression419
- Anxiety411
- Alzheimer Disease342
- Autism Spectrum Disorder258
- Dementia227
- Mild Cognitive Impairment201
- Schizophrenia192
- Major Depressive Disorder188
- Cognitive Impairment157
- Insomnia154
- Alcohol Use Disorder150
- Opioid Use Disorder145
- Stress136
- PTSD110
- Autism95
- Mental Health92
- Suicidal Ideation92
- Anxiety Disorders83
Leading sponsors
- VA Office of Research and Development104
- Yale University96
- 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
- California528
- New York267
- Massachusetts261
- Texas224
- Maryland176
- Pennsylvania174
- Florida154
- Alabama118
- Arizona117
- Connecticut114
Recruiting studies8,198 total
- 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+ - NCT07415941Recruiting
Mindfulness and nerve stimulation for back pain and depression
This trial tests if combining mindfulness-based meditation with a gentle nerve stimulation device (applied to the ear) can help people aged 50–85 with chronic low back pain and depression. The goal is to reduce pain and improve mood without changing your current medications.
Tallahassee, FloridaAges 50–85 - NCT06919718Recruiting
Vitamin D supplements for new mothers in Idaho
This trial tests whether taking vitamin D supplements can improve mental health and change the nutrients in breast milk for mothers living in Idaho.
Coeur d'Alene, IdahoAges 18–64 - NCT07415707Recruiting
Reducing alcohol and taking probiotics for brain health in older adults
This study tests whether cutting back on alcohol and taking probiotics can improve memory and thinking in older adults who are heavy drinkers. If you are interested in drinking less, you may be able to join.
Miami, FloridaAges 65–84 - NCT05878795Recruiting
Therapy sessions to help prevent future suicide attempts
This trial tests a structured talking therapy (“written exposure therapy”) for people who are currently having suicidal thoughts, plans, or an attempt. It may help you learn ways to reduce how overwhelming these thoughts feel and lower the chance of future suicidal behavior.
San Antonio, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT05865652Recruiting
7T brain scan study for teens at risk of psychosis
This trial tests how the brain’s cell membranes and energy use look in teens who are at high risk of developing psychosis. It compares them with healthy teens to better understand early brain changes that might help future care.
PoitiersAges 15–25 - NCT06778278Recruiting
Virtual support program for newly separated veterans
This study tests a virtual group program called THRiVE designed to help veterans and service members adjust to civilian life after separation from the military. It aims to improve transition health and resilience through shared experiences.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT06581887Recruiting
Measuring behavior and emotions in Duchenne and Becker muscular dystrophy
This study looks at how to measure behavioral and emotional challenges in boys with Duchenne or Becker muscular dystrophy, and in boys without the condition. It aims to find better ways to assess these issues, which could help improve care and treatments.
LondonAges 7–17 - NCT07410702Recruiting
Brain activity during anesthesia for planned surgery
This study looks at how anesthesia changes brain activity using EEG (a non-invasive brain wave recording). Researchers want to see if these changes relate to how conscious you are during surgery. This could help doctors provide safer anesthesia care.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 18–80 - NCT07411404Recruiting
Sleep in adult video game players: A feasibility study
This study looks at sleep patterns in adult video game players who do not have a gaming disorder. It compares regular gamers (who play at least 3 times a week) to occasional or non-players.
BesançonAges 18–40 - NCT07407829Recruiting
Step by Step Back: a physical activity program for stress exhaustion
This study tests whether a gradual physical activity program (called Step by Step Back) can help adults who are suffering from stress-related exhaustion. If you are feeling deeply exhausted and burned out but not in a crisis, this gentle walking-and-activity plan might help you regain energy step by step.
StockholmAges 20–64 - NCT06578845Recruiting
HappyMums app for depression during pregnancy
This trial tests a mobile app called HappyMums to see if it can help pregnant people who feel depressed or have risk factors for depression. The app is designed to provide support and may improve your mood during pregnancy.
ZagrebAges 18 years+ - NCT07402681Recruiting
Tracking change in teens after trauma with weekly therapy
This study tests a type of talk therapy (TF-CBT) for teens who have been through trauma and still have upsetting symptoms like nightmares, flashbacks, or strong anxiety. It focuses on tracking how symptoms change over time and offers weekly sessions with a supportive adult.
Zurich, Canton of ZurichAges 12–18 - NCT07425405Recruiting
Screen time and surgery anxiety in young children
This study looks at how daily screen time affects anxiety in children aged 2 to 5 years before a planned surgery. It aims to find if more screen time is linked to more anxiety, which could help prepare children better for surgery.
Istanbul, küçükçekmeceAges 2–5 - NCT07401212Recruiting
Fiber-boosting program for parents of preschoolers
This study tests a program to help parents add more fiber to their preschooler's diet. It may be a good fit if your child eats less fiber than recommended and is generally healthy.
Reading, BerkshireAges 3–5 - NCT06499740Recruiting
Supporting teens with suicidal thoughts in primary care
This study tests a short, supportive conversation for teens with suicidal thoughts that happens in their regular doctor's office. It aims to help teens and their families get the right care without needing a hospital stay.
Centralia, WashingtonAges 10 years+ - NCT07400497Recruiting
Parent support study for first-time IEP families
This study tests a program that helps parents work together to support their child through the special education process. It is for parents in Philadelphia whose child is being evaluated and hasn't had their first IEP meeting yet.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07411833Enrolling by invitation
Brain stimulation for stress and burnout in university staff
This study tests whether a gentle brain stimulation technique called tDCS can help reduce stress and burnout in university staff. It involves 10 sessions of treatment, and researchers will check if it improves how you feel at work.
Almada, Setúbal DistrictAges 18 years+ - NCT06576453Recruiting
Parenting program to prevent suicide risk in kids
This trial tests a 4-session program that teaches parents how to help prevent suicide risk in their children. It might help you feel more confident supporting your child.
Paris, Île-de-France RegionAges 18 years+ - NCT06576076Recruiting
Cannabis, emotions, and risk study for teens
This study explores how daily cannabis use affects emotions and risk behaviors in teenagers. You'll answer quick surveys on your phone and wear a Fitbit for up to 3 months.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 12–18 - NCT07395752Recruiting
Youth suicide prevention program with brain imaging study
This study tests a new program to help young people who have hurt themselves or tried to end their life. It uses brain scans (MRI) to understand how the program works and why it might help.
Suwon, Gyeonggi-doAges 15–30 - NCT06888284Enrolling by invitation
Tuijing therapy for depression and heart rate
This trial tests whether Tuijing therapy, a non-invasive treatment, can improve heart rate variability and reduce depression symptoms in people who have been feeling depressed for over three months. It may be an option if you haven't used other treatments recently.
Hong KongAges 18–60
Common questions
- How many mental health clinical trials are recruiting?
- Clin2 is tracking 8,199 recruiting psychiatry studies from the U.S. registry right now, out of 13,332 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.