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
- NCT06887608Enrolling by invitation
Partner-Assisted Rebozo for Birth Comfort
This study tests a partner-assisted rebozo technique — a gentle way to help ease pain and fear during labor. Your partner wraps a scarf around your belly and sways it rhythmically, with guidance from a nurse, to make you more comfortable.
Zeytinburnu, IstanbulAges 18 years+ - NCT07335302Recruiting
Study to improve comfort during brachytherapy device removal
This study looks at improving comfort and reducing distress when removing the internal device used in brachytherapy (a type of radiation) for gynecologic cancer. You will be asked to fill out surveys about how you feel before, during, and after the removal.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07333027Recruiting
Loneliness in depression treatment study
This study looks at how loneliness affects people hospitalized for depression. It may help researchers understand how to better support recovery.
Erlangen, BavariaAges 18 years+ - NCT06789523Recruiting
Friendship Bench for women who use methamphetamine
This trial tests a talk therapy program called the Friendship Bench for women who use methamphetamine in Vietnam. It aims to help reduce meth use and improve emotional well-being.
Haiphong, Hai PhongAges 18 years+ - NCT06941831Recruiting
Early childhood development program in Rwanda
This study looks at a program that helps families with young children (birth to 3 years) in Rwanda. It tests how well a digital dashboard supports caregivers and community workers who deliver early childhood development activities.
Kigali, KigaliAges 18 years+ - NCT06489327Recruiting
Melatonin before surgery for children
This trial tests two different doses of oral melatonin (a natural sleep hormone) given to children before surgery to help them relax. It may help your child feel calmer before their procedure.
Cairo, Cairo GovernorateAges 4–10 - NCT07325006Recruiting
How Doctors' Behavior Affects Cancer Distress
This study looks at how doctors' behavior affects the distress cancer patients feel. It's for patients who are getting or recently finished radiation at Mayo Clinic in Rochester.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT07323498Recruiting
Virtual reality treatment for public speaking fear
This study tests if virtual reality can help people who get very nervous giving speeches. You would practice speaking in a virtual setting to build confidence.
Marburg, HesseAges 18–70 - NCT07321587Recruiting
Walking, texts, and videos for older adults and their care partners
This study tests whether a program of Fitbit tracking, text reminders, exercise videos, and walking with a care partner can help older adults (with or without mild dementia) become more active. It is designed for people who are willing to use a smartwatch and stay connected via phone or internet.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT07317336Recruiting
Sleep and life program for Vets leaving rehab
This study tests a program to help Veterans improve their sleep and daily activities after leaving a rehabilitation facility. It combines sleep education with goal-setting to support a smoother transition home.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 50 years+ - NCT06601062Enrolling by invitation
Text reminders and rewards to improve CBT via video
This study tests whether adding text message reminders and small rewards can help both therapists and patients stick with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) delivered through video sessions. It's for people already doing CBT with a trained therapist in the Philadelphia area.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 14 years+ - NCT05709392Recruiting
Delayed cord clamping and early skin-to-skin for early babies
This trial studies whether waiting longer before clamping the umbilical cord and starting early skin-to-skin contact can be done safely for babies born between 30 and 35 weeks by vaginal birth. It may help support breathing, circulation, and overall early newborn care.
LinköpingAges 7 months–8 months - NCT05847504Enrolling by invitation
Phone-based skills training for suicide risk related to alcohol
This study tests a skills-training program delivered with a smartphone to help reduce suicidal thoughts or crises in people who have been drinking heavily. It focuses on people who were recently hospitalized for a suicide crisis and who also have hazardous alcohol use.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT07089160Recruiting
Decision fatigue and emotional exhaustion in anesthesiologists
This study looks at how tired and emotionally drained anesthesiologists in Turkey feel after making many decisions during their workday. It aims to understand the factors that lead to this (decision fatigue and emotional exhaustion) through an online survey.
Istanbul, Merkez MahallesiAges 24 years+ - NCT07599930Recruiting
Novel Snack for Perimenopausal Symptoms and Wellness
This study tests whether a specially designed snack can help reduce hot flashes, night sweats, mood changes, and other symptoms that happen during perimenopause (the years leading up to menopause). You'll eat the snack regularly and answer questions about how you feel.
London, LondonAges 40–55 - NCT07311005Enrolling by invitation
Nurse-led digital education for bigorexia
This study tests a nurse-led digital education program to help young men who may have bigorexia (a condition where you obsess over not being muscular enough). If you're a man aged 18-30, currently go to a gym, and have signs of bigorexia, you may be able to join.
Mersin, MağusaAges 18–30 - NCT07157358Recruiting
Hypnosis exercises for mental health in school children
This trial tests if daily online hypnosis exercises can improve mental health in primary school children and prevent future issues. Children listen to a 20-minute recording each day to see if it helps them feel better.
LeidenAges 9–12 - NCT07309471Recruiting
How DDH-LSD compares to LSD in the body
This study compares a substance called DDH-LSD to LSD to understand how the body processes it. It may help people who are curious about the effects of these substances in a controlled research setting.
BaselAges 18–65 - NCT07293637Recruiting
Brain activity study of mental planning
This study uses brain imaging to see how people mentally simulate and plan multi-step actions. It may help researchers understand planning in healthy adults.
New York, New YorkAges 18–64 - NCT06335043Recruiting
Personalized medication matching for veterans with OSI
This trial tests whether using genetic information to guide medication choices can improve treatment for veterans with operational stress injuries (OSI). It aims to help find the right medication faster and with fewer side effects.
London, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT06797804Recruiting
Horticultural therapy for older adults in long-term care
This study tests if an app-guided gardening program can improve heart health, reduce stress and depression, and boost happiness in older adults living in nursing homes. It aims to see if these sessions can help you feel better overall.
TaipeiAges 65 years+ - NCT06498258Recruiting
Wellness support for cancer caregivers in Istanbul
This study tests a psychoeducation program based on positive psychotherapy to help caregivers of cancer patients. It may improve your well-being and caregiving experience.
Kağithane, İ̇stanbulAges 18–65 - NCT07298369Recruiting
Cracking consciousness study with Monroe & Neuphoria
This study tests a new approach to understanding consciousness using digital tools. It might help you if you are curious about your own mind and willing to try new monitoring methods.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT06800833Recruiting
Mango or cookie study for gut, mental, sexual, and skin health
This study is testing whether eating mangoes or low-fat cookies every day for 4 weeks can improve your gut health, and in turn affect your mood, sex life, and skin. If you are generally healthy, not pregnant, and not taking certain medications or supplements, you may be able to join.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges 18–50
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.