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
- NCT07160673Recruiting
Tech-based caregiver break for homebound older adults
This study is testing if a virtual reality (VR) headset or video interaction can give caregivers a short break while the older adult they care for stays safe at home. It aims to reduce caregiver stress and improve well-being for both of you.
Hong Kong, 香港島Ages 18 years+ - NCT07298018Recruiting
RISE retreat for nurse managers with burnout
This study tests a retreat program called RISE that is designed to help Nurse Managers at AdventHealth reduce burnout. If you are experiencing moderate to high levels of emotional exhaustion or depersonalization, this program may offer support.
Orlando, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT05456035Recruiting
Talk-therapy plus social skills training for depressed teens
This study tests whether adding social-cognitive training (skills for understanding social situations and thoughts) to regular talk therapy helps teens with depression. It may help improve mood and daily functioning compared with talk therapy alone.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 13–17 - NCT06498999Recruiting
4-step program for social media addiction in young adults
This trial tests a 4-step training program designed to help young adults reduce social media addiction and improve their overall well-being. If you are between 18 and 30 and feel your social media use is out of control, this study may offer a structured way to regain balance.
Faisalābad, Punjab ProvinceAges 18–30 - NCT05570721Recruiting
Study of depression, stress, and heart health in late menopause
This study looks at how depression and stress connect to heart health in women going through the late stages of menopause. It may help researchers understand what factors affect heart risk during this life stage, including how symptoms and daily life relate to heart measurements.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 44–55 - NCT07294079Recruiting
Social connections and suicide risk in teen girls
This study looks at how social relationships and threats affect suicidal thoughts and behaviors in adolescent girls. It uses iPhone surveys and tasks to understand these links.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 12–17 - NCT07294183Recruiting
Emotion-focused support after kidney transplant
This study tests a program designed to help people who have had a kidney transplant learn new ways to manage their emotions and feel better overall. It uses talk-based activities to support your well-being after transplant.
AntalyaAges 18 years+ - NCT06803329Recruiting
Social connection program to prevent suicide in LGBTQ+ veterans
This study tests a program called Qnnections designed to help LGBTQ+ and other minority veterans feel more connected and reduce suicide risk. It is for veterans who have had recent suicidal thoughts or behaviors and are already working with a mental health provider.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07293806Recruiting
Dance therapy for teens with depression
This study tests whether dance-movement therapy (moving with a therapist to express feelings) can help teens with moderate to severe depression feel better. It is for adolescents who are not experiencing other severe mental health conditions like psychosis or a critical substance use problem.
HelsinkiAges 13–17 - NCT06803485RecruitingPhase 4
Comparing two antidepressants for pain-related somatic symptom disorder
This trial tests whether venlafaxine or dosulepin works better for people whose main problem is pain from a condition called somatic symptom disorder. You may join if you are 18–65, have not recently taken similar medication, and do not have other serious health issues.
Bhubaneswar, OdishaAges 18–65 - NCT07294001Recruiting
Shame-focused therapy for reducing suicide risk in teens
This trial tests a type of therapy called shame-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (talk therapy) to reduce suicide risk in teens. It is designed for adolescents who feel intense shame and have recently thought about or attempted suicide.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 13–18 - NCT05179655Recruiting
Parent-focused program for teens who self-harm
This trial studies a program for teens and their parents to help reduce non-suicidal self-injury. It may help families learn skills and support that prevent self-harm from continuing or worsening.
AalborgAges 13–17 - NCT05170919Enrolling by invitationPhase 2
Olanzapine vs mirtazapine for weight loss in advanced cancer
This Phase 2 study tests whether the medicines olanzapine or mirtazapine can help people with advanced cancer who are losing weight without trying. It looks at improving unintentional weight loss when standard cancer care is also ongoing.
Englewood, New JerseyAges 18 years+ - NCT07166510Recruiting
Yoga and breathing to reduce burnout in healthcare workers
This study tests if yoga and special breathing exercises can help reduce burnout in healthcare workers who work in emergency departments or ambulance services. If you work in these areas and are feeling stressed, this might be a way to learn new stress-relief techniques.
BordeauxAges 18 years+ - NCT07290738Recruiting
TMS for negative symptoms in schizophrenia
This study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called TMS can help reduce negative symptoms in people with schizophrenia. These symptoms include things like lack of motivation, limited speech, and not expressing emotions.
Houston, TexasAges 18–60 - NCT06805136Recruiting
Community program to reduce loneliness in London
This study tests a community program designed to help people in London build social connections and feel less lonely. If you are an adult aged 20-40 who feels lonely sometimes or often, this program might be a good fit for you.
LondonAges 20–40 - NCT06104176Recruiting
Virtual reality therapy for alcohol use disorder
This study tests if virtual reality therapy can help people with alcohol use disorder stay abstinent. You must be sober for at least 15 days to participate.
Créteil, Île-de-France RegionAges 18–80 - NCT07286955Recruiting
Life skills training for new soldiers
This trial tests a program to teach life skills to soldiers who have just arrived at their first duty station. It may help you adjust to military life and learn useful skills.
Fort Hood, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07287605Recruiting
Virtual reality for mood during focused ultrasound for essential tremor
This study tests if using virtual reality can improve your mood while you undergo a focused ultrasound procedure for essential tremor. If you are already scheduled for this treatment, you may be able to join.
North York, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT07290543Recruiting
Online toolkit for cancer distress in rural older adults
This study tests a web-based toolkit designed to help older cancer survivors living in rural areas manage emotional distress and anxiety. It also includes a caregiver who will participate alongside the survivor.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT06807892Recruiting
Comparing exercise games for thinking and movement in Huntington's disease
This study tests two different types of video game-based exercises to see which one better helps thinking skills, movement, and mood in people with Huntington's disease. You would play these games as part of your care, and the results may guide future therapy choices.
AngersAges 18 years+ - NCT05836207Recruiting
Rewards for quitting cannabis in young adults
This study tests whether offering rewards can help young adults stop using cannabis. You would attend a treatment clinic and provide supervised urine tests twice each week while aiming to quit.
AmsterdamAges 16–22 - NCT07283744Recruiting
Mindfulness program for reducing stress
This study tests a six-week online mindfulness program designed to help healthcare professionals manage stress by practicing loving-kindness, compassion, joy, and equanimity. If you're a doctor feeling at least a little stressed, this program may help you build emotional resilience.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05734768Recruiting
Study of anxiety and depression in parents after preterm birth
This study compares how parents feel (anxiety and depression symptoms) after having a baby born preterm versus a full-term baby. It also looks at early “building blocks” of thinking and social development in the child.
ReimsAges 18 years+
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.