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
- NCT06919133Enrolling by invitation
Using smartphone markers to manage depression symptoms
This study tests whether using a smartphone app to track your mood and behavior can help you manage depression symptoms better. You'll use digital tools to monitor your own progress and learn self-management strategies.
FrederiksbergAges 18 years+ - NCT07214233Recruiting
Youth empowerment and safety study for LGBTQ+ teens
This trial tests a program to help sexual and gender minority youth (ages 12-17) who have been involved with systems like juvenile justice or mental health services and have had thoughts of self-harm. It includes a caregiver to support the teen.
Cleveland, OhioAges 12–17 - NCT07267559RecruitingPhase 4
Daridorexant and emotion brain testing study
This study tests a medication called daridorexant, which affects the brain's sleep-wake system, to see how it influences emotions and thinking. You will take one dose and complete computer tasks that measure how you process emotional information.
OxfordAges 18–40 - NCT06446414Enrolling by invitation
Provincial Scale-Up of Choose to Move Program
This trial looks at how well the Choose to Move (CTM) program works when it is expanded across a province. Researchers want to see if it helps older adults stay active and whether the program is being delivered as planned.
Vancouver, British ColumbiaAges 50 years+ - NCT07212283Recruiting
Reducing aggression, promoting kindness to LGBTQ+ people
This trial tests a program designed to reduce aggressive behaviors and increase kindness towards people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or non-binary. It might help adolescents learn to treat others with more respect.
Bilbao, BIZKAIAAges 14–18 - NCT06810973Enrolling by invitation
HIV and Substance Use Support for People Leaving Jail
This study helps people with HIV or high risk of HIV who have had substance use problems and are in jail or recently released. It tests a program called SUCCESS-E to support health and reduce drug use.
Atlanta, GeorgiaAges 18 years+ - NCT04046497RecruitingPhase 4
Using AI to help track taking your mouth medication
This trial tests whether an artificial intelligence tool can measure how well people take their prescribed oral antipsychotic medicines. You may be able to take part if you are already in a community support program and you’ve been prescribed an oral antipsychotic.
Hialeah, FloridaAges 15–40 - NCT07211373Enrolling by invitation
Suicide prevention study for college students
This study tests a technology-based program to help undergraduate students who have recently had suicidal thoughts or behaviors. It aims to find better ways to support students in distress.
Amherst, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT07209306Recruiting
Psychological help for migrants in Italy: The ADVANCE trial
This trial tests two WHO-designed psychological programs (called SH+ and DWM) to help migrants in Italy cope with stress, anxiety, and depression. You will be randomly assigned to one of the programs to see if they improve your mental health and well-being.
Verona, ItalyAges 18 years+ - NCT07211464Recruiting
ACT plus exercise for older adults with chronic low back pain
This study tests whether combining acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) with exercise helps older adults manage ongoing low back pain. If you've had pain for at least 3 months and it's been bothering you, this approach might teach you new ways to cope and move better.
Hong KongAges 60 years+ - NCT06020261Recruiting
Parent training for kids with irritability
This study tests if a parent management training program can help reduce irritability in children. You and your child will work together with a therapist to learn new ways to handle challenging behaviors.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 10–14 - NCT07706244Recruiting
Does reducing pre-surgery anxiety help orthopedic patients recover better?
This study tests if a program to reduce anxiety before surgery (Enhanced Recovery After Surgery) improves how patients feel one year after major orthopedic surgery like knee, hip, or spine procedures, compared to standard care.
Hualien City, Hualien CountyAges 20–100 - NCT07210567Recruiting
Mindfulness App for Quitting Smoking in Cancer Survivors
This study tests a mindfulness app to help cancer survivors quit smoking. You will use the app for a short time each day and answer quick questions about your mood and cravings.
New Brunswick, New JerseyAges 18 years+ - NCT06534827Recruiting
Study on mental health and relationships for kids
This study looks at how mentoring affects the mental health of children aged 9 to 16 who are already in outpatient therapy. It aims to see if building supportive relationships can improve mental well-being.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 9–16 - NCT06535100Recruiting
Support for Mothers of Children with Disabilities
This study offers support for mothers whose children have moderate or severe mental disabilities. It takes place in Kastamonu, Turkey and aims to help both mothers and children.
Kastamonu, KastamonuAges 30–60 - NCT07208734Enrolling by invitation
Personalized brain stimulation for memory loss in older adults
This trial tests a personalized brain stimulation treatment for older adults with mild memory or thinking problems caused by Alzheimer's disease. It aims to see if tailored stimulation can improve cognitive function.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 50–90 - NCT07405398Recruiting
Smartwatch study to detect opioid use and withdrawal
This study uses a smartwatch to track wrist data and help detect when someone is using opioids or experiencing withdrawal. It's designed for people with opioid use disorder who are starting or already on treatment with methadone or buprenorphine.
Wilmington, North CarolinaAges 22 years+ - NCT07204249RecruitingPhase 2
Testing a diabetes drug to help stop meth use
This study tests whether a medication called 'Glutide' (a GLP-1 agonist, similar to drugs used for diabetes) can help people who want to stop or cut down on methamphetamine. It's for those with moderate to severe meth use disorder who have used meth on at least 15 of the past 30 days.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18–65 - NCT06099561Recruiting
Support for hard-to-treat self-harm
This study explores what kinds of support work best for people who have tried at least two proven treatments for self-harm without enough relief. It aims to find better ways to help those who continue to struggle.
Lund, Skåne CountyAges 18 years+ - NCT07203417Recruiting
Online program for couples with different sex drives
This study tests an online education program for couples who feel they have different levels of sexual desire, and it causes at least one partner distress. The goal is to see if the program helps improve relationship satisfaction.
Vancouver, British ColumbiaAges 19 years+ - NCT06989476Enrolling by invitation
Helping families get support through child checkups
This study looks at how to improve screenings that check how children ages 0-5 and their families are doing emotionally and socially. It aims to make it easier for families to get connected with helpful services.
Denver, ColoradoAges 18 years+ - NCT07201220Recruiting
Meditation in early labor for first-time mothers
This study tests whether meditating in early labor helps first-time mothers feel more confident and less afraid during childbirth. You will be asked to practice meditation while you are in early labor, and the researchers will see how it affects your self-efficacy and fear.
Adana, AdanaAges 18 years+ - NCT06798636RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Psilocybin and mental imagery for young people who self-harm
This study tests whether a single dose of psilocybin (the active ingredient in magic mushrooms) combined with a mental imagery therapy can help reduce self-harm thoughts and behaviors in people ages 16–25. You would receive the drug in a safe clinic setting and complete several therapy sessions and questionnaires over a few weeks.
LondonAges 16–25 - NCT07200726Recruiting
Brain inflammation and thinking after heart surgery
This study looks at whether brain inflammation during heart surgery may affect memory and thinking. It includes people aged 60 and older who are having planned heart surgery.
Genk, LimburgAges 60 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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