Psychiatry
Mental health clinical trials
Depression, anxiety, and other mental-health and behavioral conditions. We’re tracking 7,764 recruiting studies in this area right now.
By phase
- Not applicable6,413
- Phase 2492
- Phase 1247
- Phase 3239
- Phase 4212
- Phase 1/Phase 294
- Phase 2/Phase 367
Top conditions
- Anxiety388
- Depression381
- Alzheimer Disease338
- Autism Spectrum Disorder240
- Dementia226
- Mild Cognitive Impairment195
- Schizophrenia184
- Major Depressive Disorder173
- Insomnia159
- Cognitive Impairment150
- Alcohol Use Disorder142
- Opioid Use Disorder140
- Stress117
- PTSD105
- Mental Health98
- Autism94
- Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI)88
- Suicidal Ideation87
Leading sponsors
- VA Office of Research and Development105
- Yale University86
- Massachusetts General Hospital77
- Stanford University68
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris64
- Johns Hopkins University61
- University of California, Los Angeles58
- The University of Hong Kong51
- University of Pennsylvania51
- Karolinska Institutet50
Where studies are running
- California517
- Massachusetts266
- New York254
- Texas209
- Maryland175
- Pennsylvania169
- Florida147
- Alabama118
- Arizona109
- Illinois103
Recruiting studies7,764 total
- NCT07554729Recruiting
Understanding Suicide Attempts and Recovery in Spain
This study follows people who have attempted suicide to better understand what leads to these attempts and how to help prevent them in the future. Researchers will track participants over time to identify patterns and risk factors.
Barcelona, CataloniaAges 12 years+ - NCT07559461Recruiting
Fear and Anxiety in First-Time Surgery Patients
This study looks at how fear and anxiety change in patients having surgery for the first time. Researchers will measure your feelings before and after anesthesia to better understand and help patients manage surgical anxiety.
Stony Brook, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT07557550Recruiting
Relaxation methods before orthopedic surgery: glasses vs. virtual reality
This study tests whether watching relaxing videos through special glasses or a virtual reality headset helps reduce anxiety before orthopedic surgery (like hip or knee replacement). Researchers want to see if these tools work better than no relaxation aid at all.
Amiens, PicardieAges 18 years+ - NCT07552519Recruiting
Patient Outcomes in Spinal Disease Treatment
This study tracks how patients feel and function after receiving treatment for spinal disease (which may include procedures like spinal cord stimulation). Researchers want to understand what matters most to patients during their recovery.
Hasselt, LimburgAges 18 years+ - NCT07554235Recruiting
Acupuncture for better sleep in seniors with diabetes and high blood pressure
This trial tests if acupuncture given by village doctors can help older adults with both diabetes and high blood pressure sleep better. It aims to improve sleep quality without using sleep medications.
Taizhou, JiangsuAges 65 years+ - NCT07551752Recruiting
Digital parent training for children with social communication delays
This study tests a digital (online) parent-training program designed to help parents support children ages 1–4 with social communication difficulties or autism. The program aims to improve how children interact and communicate with others through parent coaching.
Miami, FloridaAges 1.2 years+ - NCT07552714Recruiting
Acupuncture and ear acupressure for chronic insomnia
This study tests a type of acupuncture (thread-embedding) combined with ear acupressure for people with chronic insomnia, using a personalized approach based on Traditional Chinese Medicine. It aims to see if these treatments can improve sleep quality and possibly reduce inflammation.
Ho Chi Minh City, CityAges 40–75 - NCT07551934Recruiting
Women's Mental Health and Pregnancy Choices in Wartime Ukraine
This study looks at how pregnant women and new mothers in Ukraine are coping emotionally and making decisions about their pregnancies and babies during wartime. Researchers want to understand your experiences to help improve support for women in similar situations.
KyivAges 18 years+ - NCT07557576Recruiting
Pain management approaches for children having cleft surgery
This study compares two types of anesthesia (with and without opioid painkillers) for children undergoing cleft lip or palate surgery. The goal is to see which approach better controls pain after surgery and reduces agitation as the child wakes up.
ZagrebAges 3 months–7 years - NCT07554755Recruiting
Transcranial Stimulation for Teen Depression with Self-Injury
This trial tests a non-invasive brain stimulation treatment (TIS) for teenagers aged 12–22 with depression who injure themselves without wanting to die. The goal is to reduce depression symptoms and self-injury urges.
Hefei, AnhuiAges 12–22 - NCT07551882RecruitingPhase 2
Oxytocin and self-compassion training for borderline personality disorder
This study tests whether oxytocin (a hormone given as a nasal spray) combined with training in self-compassion can help people with borderline personality disorder, especially those who are very self-critical. You would receive the oxytocin spray and participate in self-compassion training sessions over several weeks.
Barcelona, BarcelonaAges 18–50 - NCT07558759Recruiting
Brain Stimulation Study for Psychiatric Conditions
This study tests a new non-invasive brain stimulation technique called temporal interference to help treat psychiatric conditions. Researchers will use MRI scanning and specialized stimulation equipment to see if this approach is safe and helpful.
Atlanta, GeorgiaAges 18–65 - NCT07553338RecruitingPhase 2
Leronlimab Safety and Brain Inflammation in Alzheimer's
This study tests whether a drug called leronlimab is safe and can reduce inflammation in the brains of people with mild-to-moderate Alzheimer's disease or memory problems. Researchers will use special brain scans to see if the drug affects inflammation.
New York, New YorkAges 50 years+ - NCT07553637RecruitingPhase 2
ALTO-207 for Adults With Hard-to-Treat Depression
This study tests whether a new medication called ALTO-207 can help people with depression that hasn't improved with standard antidepressants. You may qualify if you've tried multiple antidepressants without enough relief and are willing to add this experimental treatment to your current medication.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18–75 - NCT06738953Recruiting
Preventing mental disorders with a self-efficacy course
This trial tests if a course designed to boost your belief in your own abilities can help prevent anxiety, mood, or substance use disorders. It is for young adults who currently feel less confident in handling challenges.
Potsdam, BrandenburgAges 18–30 - NCT05520398Recruiting
Brain-targeting study of why OCD treatments may fail
This study looks at brain signals to understand why OCD treatments may not work for some people. If you have OCD and are about to start OCD therapy, you may be invited to take part.
LondonAges 18–55 - NCT05516667Recruiting
Study of Alzheimer’s patients and their families
This study follows people with Alzheimer’s disease and family members over 2 years. It uses regular questionnaires and medical checkups to better understand needs and health changes for patients and caregivers.
France, MarseilleAges 18 years+ - NCT05184335RecruitingPhase 3
Brilaroxazine for adults with schizophrenia
This study tests whether brilaroxazine works and is safe for people with schizophrenia. It mainly aims to help people whose symptoms are still present despite prior treatment, while excluding those with certain other diagnoses or substance/drug issues.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 18–65 - NCT05660798Recruiting
Switching from cigarettes to heat-not-burn to protect heart arteries
This study looks at whether switching from regular cigarettes to a tobacco heating product slows buildup of plaque in the heart arteries. You’d be guided through smoking change and monitored using heart scans, to see if artery plaque stays the same or improves.
WarsawAges 18–75 - NCT06163625Recruiting
Brain activity and memory in treatment-resistant depression
This study looks at how the brain's frontal lobe (DLPFC) works during memory tasks in people with treatment-resistant depression. It compares brain activity between depressed patients and healthy controls using MRI and possibly a brain stimulation technique (rTMS). It aims to understand why some people don't respond to standard treatments.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18–65 - NCT06723522Recruiting
Brain stimulation for social skills in autism
This trial uses a gentle electrical current to stimulate a brain area involved in social skills. It aims to help children with autism improve their social functioning.
Changsha, HunanAges 3–18 - NCT07549178Recruiting
Mobile monitoring and care coordination for serious mental illness
This study tests whether combining extra care coordination with tracking data from your smartphone can help improve mental health care and reduce hospital visits. Researchers will use your smartphone to monitor your wellbeing while a care coordinator helps connect you with the support you need.
West Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07549256RecruitingPhase 2
Cannabidiol for pain relief in advanced prostate cancer
This trial tests a cannabis-derived medicine called cannabidiol (CBD) for pain relief in men with advanced prostate cancer that has stopped responding to standard treatments. The goal is to see if CBD can help reduce pain when other options have been exhausted.
GistrupAges Any age - NCT07543328Recruiting
Light therapy added to antidepressants for depression with body symptoms
This study tests whether a special light treatment applied to the scalp (transcranial photobiomodulation) can help people with depression who aren't getting better with antidepressants alone. The light therapy is added to your current medication to see if it reduces both mood symptoms and physical complaints like pain or fatigue.
TaipeiAges 18–65
Common questions
- How many mental health clinical trials are recruiting?
- Clin2 is tracking 7,764 recruiting psychiatry studies from the U.S. registry right now, out of 12,350 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.