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
- NCT07240233Enrolling by invitation
Music for dental anxiety in adults
This trial tests whether listening to music through headphones during dental treatment can help lower anxiety. If you get nervous at the dentist and are willing to wear headphones, this study may be a good fit.
AlmadaAges 18 years+ - NCT07472010Recruiting
Jaw Stretching with Slow Breathing for Calmness
This study tests whether doing a simple jaw-stretching exercise along with a slow breathing pattern (breathe in for 4 seconds, hold for 4, breathe out for 8) can help calm your body's 'fight or flight' system. It is designed for healthy students who want to try relaxation techniques.
Konya, KonyaAges 18–30 - NCT07239011RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Dapagliflozin for depression study
This trial tests whether dapagliflozin, a diabetes medication, can help treat major depression. It is for adults who have been depressed for at least 2 months and score high on a depression scale.
Damietta, New DamiettaAges 18–60 - NCT06460220Enrolling by invitation
Online support for parents of suicidal teens
This study tests an online course for parents of teenagers who have had suicidal thoughts, to help them better support their child. It is for families already getting care at a specific clinic at Nationwide Children's Hospital.
Columbus, OhioAges 10–18 - NCT06831877Recruiting
Deep brain stimulation to improve insight in psychosis
This trial uses a non-invasive technique called deep transcranial magnetic stimulation to help people with early psychosis or schizophrenia who have trouble recognizing their mental health condition. It aims to improve insight, which can help you better understand and manage your illness.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 15–35 - NCT07235696Recruiting
Game intervention to build resilience after stress
This trial tests if a computer game can help people bounce back from major life stress. If you have had a big stressful event in the last 5 years and are fluent in Cantonese or Mandarin, you may be able to join.
Hong KongAges 23–35 - NCT06921499Recruiting
Sports-based mental health help for Karenni boys and men
This trial tests a sports program designed to improve mental health for Karenni refugee boys and men who live in North Carolina's Piedmont Triad area. Participants will join practices and activities that use sports to build well-being.
Winston-Salem, North CarolinaAges 8 years+ - NCT06526052Recruiting
Mindfulness program for teens with negative feelings
This study tests a mindfulness program designed to help teenagers manage negative emotions like sadness, worry, or anger. It is for teens who do not already have a diagnosed anxiety or depression disorder, and it takes place online for families in three states.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 12–17 - NCT06456762Recruiting
Text-messaging support for parents after child's ER visit
This study tests whether a text-messaging program can help parents support their child after a mental health emergency room visit. If you join, you'll receive texts with tips and resources to help your child transition to outpatient care.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT07231406Recruiting
Narrative therapy for young people with mental distress
This trial tests if narrative therapy (a talking therapy that helps you reshape your personal story) can reduce moderate mental distress in young people in Hong Kong. It is designed for those who are not currently in other structured therapy and do not have severe mental health conditions.
Hong KongAges 12–24 - NCT06818994RecruitingPhase 1
Psilocybin therapy for low mood in advanced cancer
This trial tests if a medicine called psilocybin, given with talk therapy, can safely help people with advanced cancer who feel very demoralized. Demoralization is a deep sense of hopelessness or loss of meaning. The goal is to see if this treatment can improve your emotional well-being.
Kingston, OntarioAges 18–70 - NCT06837415Enrolling by invitation
Does Pre-Surgery Anxiety Relate to Blood Eosinophil Levels?
This study looks at whether how anxious people feel before surgery is linked to a type of white blood cell called an eosinophil. If you have a planned surgery, they will check your anxiety level and take a blood sample to see if there's a connection.
IstanbulAges 16–85 - NCT07223346Recruiting
Fitness and therapy for Latina cancer survivors
This trial offers a program combining exercise and mental health support for Latina women in Colorado who have recently finished cancer treatment or are still undergoing it. It aims to improve well-being through group sessions focused on physical activity and coping skills.
Fort Collins, ColoradoAges 18 years+ - NCT06597097Enrolling by invitation
Study of healthcare team collaboration with medical cannabis
This study looks at how healthcare professionals work together – between primary care doctors, hospital doctors, and pharmacists – during France’s medical cannabis experiment. It aims to see if teamwork improves care.
BrestAges 18 years+ - NCT06528132Recruiting
Mindfulness for older adults with low mood
This trial tests a social worker-led mindfulness program for older adults with mild to moderate depressive symptoms. The goal is to see if it helps improve mood and well-being.
Eastern DistrictAges 60 years+ - NCT07325448Recruiting
Mindfulness study for psychological well-being
This trial tests an 8-week mindfulness program to improve psychological well-being. It requires attending classes in person and undergoing MRI scans in Boston.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–50 - NCT07220486Recruiting
Depression support program for nursing home residents and their helpers
This study tests a program for nursing facility residents who have symptoms of depression and their care partners. It aims to provide emotional and practical support during a short stay.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT07219992Recruiting
Parent-led treatment for teens with anxiety
This study tests a program that helps parents learn ways to support their teenager who has an anxiety disorder, like social anxiety or panic attacks. The goal is to see if this parent-based approach can reduce the teen's anxiety without the teen needing to attend therapy sessions.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 14–17 - NCT07218965Recruiting
Farm family connection study for lonely adults
This study tests if a program that helps build strong relationships can reduce loneliness in adults living in farming areas. You might be eligible if you feel lonely and live in an agricultural community.
Columbus, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT05332275Recruiting
Online parenting program to help with middle school kids
This trial tests an online program and phone “reminder” messages to help parents with middle school-aged children. If you have internet access and can read basic English, you may be invited to join the parent intervention groups.
Gainesville, FloridaAges 10–14 - NCT07218471Recruiting
Cannabis reduction study for heavy users
This study tests if helping people reduce heavy cannabis use improves daily life. It's for adults with cannabis use disorder who want to cut back.
Charleston, South CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT07218120Recruiting
Alzheimer's prevention study recruitment
This study is looking for adults aged 50 and older to join a web-based Alzheimer's prevention trial. If you don't have dementia and have email access, you may be able to participate.
Chula Vista, CaliforniaAges 50 years+ - NCT06531863RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Curcumin and green tea supplement for mood improvement
This study tests whether taking curcumin (found in turmeric) and EGCG (found in green tea) can improve mood and increase a brain protein called BDNF, which may help with depression. It is for adults ages 18 to 50 with mild to moderate depression symptoms.
Auburn, AlabamaAges 18–50 - NCT06809348Recruiting
Personalized suicide prevention study for adults
This study is testing a new, personalized program to help people who are having current suicidal thoughts. It uses data about you to create a suicide prevention plan that fits your life.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges 18–65
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.