Psychiatry
Mental health clinical trials
Depression, anxiety, and other mental-health and behavioral conditions. We’re tracking 8,195 recruiting studies in this area right now.
By phase
- Not applicable6,798
- Phase 2512
- Phase 1258
- Phase 3245
- Phase 4213
- Phase 1/Phase 298
- Phase 2/Phase 371
Top conditions
- Depression422
- Anxiety415
- Alzheimer Disease341
- Autism Spectrum Disorder258
- Dementia226
- Mild Cognitive Impairment199
- Schizophrenia192
- Major Depressive Disorder189
- 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 Development103
- 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 Pennsylvania51
- Karolinska Institutet50
Where studies are running
- California530
- New York268
- Massachusetts263
- Texas223
- Maryland176
- Pennsylvania175
- Florida153
- Alabama118
- Arizona117
- Connecticut113
Recruiting studies8,194 total
- NCT06376760Recruiting
Anesthetic dose changes for insomnia patients during endoscopy
This study looks at how insomnia affects the amount of anesthesia needed during a digestive endoscopy. It compares people with insomnia to those with normal sleep to see if dosage adjustments are needed.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–64 - NCT07213258Recruiting
HIV and meth prevention study for HIV-negative men
This study tests a smartphone program to help HIV-negative men who have sex with men reduce meth use and improve PrEP adherence. It explores whether combining support for both behaviors is more effective than addressing them separately.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18–40 - NCT07466446Recruiting
Tracking movement after ICU to support recovery
This study uses a small device (accelerometer) to track your movement after leaving the ICU. It aims to see if monitoring physical activity can help improve recovery for patients at higher risk of setbacks.
EdinburghAges 18 years+ - NCT06585787RecruitingPhase 3
Testing KarXT for psychosis in Alzheimer’s disease
This study tests an investigational medication (KarXT) for treating psychosis—hallucinations or delusions—in people with Alzheimer’s disease. It aims to see if the drug can reduce these symptoms safely and effectively.
Chandler, ArizonaAges 55–90 - NCT06969950RecruitingPhase 2
A study on reducing doctor burnout
This trial tests a program to help physicians feel better at work. It studies whether the intervention can reduce burnout in doctors who provide direct patient care.
Providence, Rhode IslandAges 18 years+ - NCT06959992Recruiting
Resilience in transgender and nonbinary people in the metaverse
This study explores how transgender and nonbinary people handle social challenges and build resilience in virtual worlds (the metaverse). It aims to understand the impact of online experiences and may help develop better support programs.
Bucharest, BucharestAges 18–35 - NCT06956833Recruiting
Virtual reality learning: self-guided vs guided debriefing
This trial tests two ways of learning after a virtual reality simulation: one where you talk it through with a guide, and one where you do it on your own. It looks at how these different approaches help medical students learn and feel.
CopenhagenAges Any age - NCT06908447Recruiting
Cold water and decision-making study
This trial tests whether taking a cold shower or swim affects how you make decisions. You'll be exposed to cold water and then complete decision-making tasks.
NuthetalAges 18–40 - NCT06893471Enrolling by invitation
Goal setting for healthier municipal workplaces
This study tests a new way of setting and tracking work environment goals, called Goal Attainment Scaling (GAS). It aims to replace yearly check-ins with regular progress updates to improve daily work life.
Hudiksvall, Gävleborg CountyAges Any age - NCT06752265Enrolling by invitation
Preventing sexual abuse: helping parents and teachers
This trial is testing a program that helps parents and teachers work together to prevent sexual abuse in children. It is for elementary school students whose parents and teachers want to take part.
Sumedang, West JavaAges 10–12 - NCT06740266Recruiting
Parenting support for mothers and their babies
This study tests if a specially designed parenting program can help mothers and their babies bond better and possibly affect the baby's cells in a positive way. If you are a mother with a baby between 3 and 12 months old, receiving Medicaid, and getting care at WakeMed, you may be able to join.
Raleigh, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT06510439Recruiting
Need to be Needed (N2BN) study for adults with mood or thought disorders
This study is testing a program to help adults with mood or thought disorders (like depression, bipolar disorder, or schizophrenia) who feel lonely. The program focuses on building connections and a sense of purpose.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18–99 - NCT06409975Recruiting
Self-compassion program for transgender and nonbinary young adults
This study tests an online self-compassion program designed for transgender and nonbinary young adults ages 18–29. It aims to see if the program is easy to use and helpful for reducing stress and improving emotional well-being.
Providence, Rhode IslandAges 18–29 - NCT06369623Recruiting
Teen Brain Reward Study
This study uses a simple money-related computer game while scanning the brain to understand how teens process rewards. Participation may help researchers learn more about typical and atypical development of the reward system in teenagers.
Stony Brook, New YorkAges 14–17 - NCT05979090Recruiting
Communication skills training for anesthesiology residents
This trial tests a special communication training program for anesthesiology residents. If you are a resident at Lurie Children's Hospital and haven't yet taken this course, you may be able to join to improve your difficult conversation skills.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 20–60 - NCT05899257Recruiting
Immersive training for thinking skills in young adults
This study tests an immersive (hands-on) training program aimed at improving “metacognitive” thinking skills—how you notice and adjust your own thinking. You may be asked to complete training activities if you meet age and language requirements.
Barcelona, CataloniaAges 18–29 - NCT05544799Recruiting
Study of people’s experiences after nearly dying
This study looks at what patients feel and remember after a serious life-threatening medical event, such as surviving cardiopulmonary resuscitation or intensive ICU care. It may help doctors and hospitals better understand patients’ emotional and recovery experiences after near-death moments.
SeoulAges 19 years+ - NCT04853888Recruiting
Parent training program for young children’s health and development
This study offers a 10–12 week parent training program to help support children’s health and development. It may help you learn practical strategies, and you and your child may also provide small blood samples for the study.
Calgary, AlbertaAges Any age - NCT04235335Recruiting
Healing Circles support for Indigenous mothers after partner violence
This trial tests a supportive group program (“Healing Circles”) for Canadian Indigenous mothers and their school-aged children who have experienced intimate partner violence. It may help families heal, feel safer, and improve emotional well-being through culturally grounded support.
Calgary, AlbertaAges 6–13 - NCT04999553Recruiting
Comparing brain stimulation on left vs right side for depression
This study tests whether delivering a type of brain stimulation to the left side of the head is as effective as delivering it to the right side for treating major depression. The treatment is called transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), which uses magnetic pulses to stimulate brain areas involved in mood.
Vancouver, British ColumbiaAges 18–65 - NCT06021548Recruiting
Opioid addiction markers study
This study looks at physical, psychological, and social factors that may be linked to opioid addiction. It aims to better understand addiction to help improve future treatments.
BronAges 18 years+ - NCT07734779Recruiting
Online caregiver training for anorexia nervosa support
This study tests an online caregiver training program to help you support a young person (ages 10-20) with anorexia nervosa. It may improve your skills and confidence in caregiving.
ShanghaiAges 10–20 - NCT07784946Recruiting
A sleep intervention for people with mild cognitive impairment
This study tests a behavioral sleep intervention for people with mild cognitive impairment or mild dementia. It aims to improve sleep and overall well-being. You may qualify if you have mild cognitive impairment and sleep problems.
Kowloon, Hung HomAges 18 years+ - NCT07784348Recruiting
Cognitive training for kids with ADHD
This study tests a computer-based training program designed to improve attention and memory in young children with ADHD. It may help reduce ADHD symptoms and improve daily functioning.
Tallahassee, FloridaAges 4–8
Common questions
- How many mental health clinical trials are recruiting?
- Clin2 is tracking 8,195 recruiting psychiatry studies from the U.S. registry right now, out of 13,258 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.