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
- NCT06573034Recruiting
Standing meditation study for young adults with stress
This study tests if a gentle standing meditation practice (called Daoist Zhanzhuang) can help young adults feel better and handle stress. You would practice for 30 minutes at a time and be followed for a year.
Charlotte, North CarolinaAges 18–25 - NCT07050095Recruiting
Virtual reality vs. medication for anxiety before eye surgery
This trial compares using a virtual reality headset against a standard anti-anxiety medication (midazolam) to help patients relax before dacryocystorhinostomy (tear duct) surgery. It aims to find a non-drug way to reduce anxiety.
CairoAges 18–65 - NCT07050238Recruiting
Group mental toughness training for active duty soldiers
This trial tests a group-based skills training program designed to increase mental toughness in active duty soldiers. If you are an active duty Army soldier stationed at Fort Hood and not planning to leave or move soon, this study may help you build resilience.
Killeen, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06576193Recruiting
Healthy relationships for young parents
This study is testing a program to help young parents build healthy relationships. You will be asked to participate in three interviews over one year to see how the program works.
Camden, DelawareAges 14–21 - NCT06982443Recruiting
Wellness, alcohol, stress, and emotions study
This trial tests whether wearing a sensor to track your heart rate and emotions can help people with moderate to severe alcohol use disorder reduce drinking. You'll attend group meetings and use a phone or computer for 8 weeks.
Albuquerque, New MexicoAges 18 years+ - NCT07047378Recruiting
ACT training for parents and kids at risk
This trial tests a 6-week program using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help reduce parental burnout and improve child well-being. It is for Cantonese-speaking families in Hong Kong who are experiencing emotional distress or are at risk of domestic violence.
Kwun TongAges 3–65 - NCT06861608Recruiting
A single session to prevent eating disorders
This study tests a one-time online session designed to help prevent eating disorders. It is for people who have some symptoms but do not yet have a full eating disorder.
Richmond, VirginiaAges 18–22 - NCT06578429Recruiting
Deep TMS for methamphetamine use disorder
This study uses a type of brain stimulation called deep TMS to see if it can help people with methamphetamine use disorder reduce their cravings and use. You would receive daily magnetic pulses to specific brain areas over several weeks.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 25–75 - NCT06580249Recruiting
Brain stimulation for pleasure loss in teen depression
This trial tests if repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS), a non-invasive brain stimulation, can help teenagers with depression who have lost interest or pleasure in things they used to enjoy.
Xi'an, ShaanxiAges 10–19 - NCT07036198Enrolling by invitation
Alcohol reduction program for UW students
This study is testing a new program to help University of Washington students who drink alcohol to cut back or drink more safely. It looks at your drinking habits and offers support.
Seattle, WashingtonAges 18–24 - NCT06862427Recruiting
Healthy lifestyle app for firefighters
This study tests a smartphone app that helps firefighters adopt healthier habits like better eating, exercise, and stress management. It aims to see if using the app can improve your overall health and well-being.
TaipeiAges 20 years+ - NCT07305415Recruiting
Emotion support program for dementia caregivers
This trial tests a program designed to help informal caregivers of people with dementia manage their expressed emotions. If you care for a loved one with dementia and feel emotionally stressed, this program may help you regulate your feelings and improve your caregiving experience.
Hong KongAges 18–100 - NCT06582901Recruiting
Support for youth at clinical high risk for psychosis in Tunisia
This study tests a support program for young people in Tunisia who show early signs of possible psychosis. It aims to help them before more serious symptoms develop.
TunisAges 14–28 - NCT07033416Recruiting
Training to reduce cocaine cravings
This trial tests a computer training program that helps people with cocaine use disorder change their automatic reactions to drug cues. The goal is to see if this training can reduce cravings and improve treatment outcomes.
Milan, MilanoAges 18 years+ - NCT07028450Recruiting
Proactive calls to horse gambling customers
This trial tests if proactive phone calls from the horse gambling operator can help high-risk gamblers reduce their gambling. You may be eligible if you have been identified as a high-risk gambler recently.
Bergen, VestlandAges 18–50 - NCT07219355Recruiting
Virtual reality training for rural veteran healthcare providers
This trial tests a virtual reality training program to help healthcare providers talk to rural Veterans about safely storing firearms and medications. It aims to see if VR can be an effective way to learn these important skills.
Arlington, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07018726Recruiting
Help for emotional distress in young-onset dementia and their care-partners
This study tests a program to help people with young-onset dementia (diagnosed before age 65) and their care-partners manage emotional distress. You would join together and learn ways to cope with the challenges of this diagnosis.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–65 - NCT07220941Recruiting
Online therapy for adults with misophonia
This study tests an online digital therapy program for adults with misophonia, a condition where certain sounds cause strong negative reactions. It aims to see if the program can help reduce symptoms and improve daily life.
Logan, UtahAges 18 years+ - NCT06725134Recruiting
Do therapy dogs help kids feel calmer during dental shots?
This study tests if having a trained therapy dog in the room reduces a child's anxiety and improves their behavior when getting numbing medicine for dental work. It could help children who are nervous about dental procedures feel more at ease.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 4–12 - NCT07016880Recruiting
VR for anxiety during gynecological cancer surgery
This trial tests whether using virtual reality (VR) during surgery can help reduce anxiety and improve satisfaction for people having their first open surgery for gynecological cancer. You will wear VR goggles during the operation to see if it makes you feel calmer and more comfortable.
AnkaraAges 18 years+ - NCT07513766Recruiting
Emotion Regulation Study for Depression and Anxiety
This study explores how people with depression or anxiety disorders regulate their emotions, compared to people without these conditions. Understanding emotion regulation may help develop better treatments in the future.
GhentAges 18–65 - NCT06490315Enrolling by invitation
Studying OkeyMind for social anxiety in young people
This trial tests if a smartphone program called OkeyMind helps reduce social anxiety in young people aged 15-24. It also looks at whether the program is worth the cost.
Hong Kong, Hong KongAges 15–24 - NCT07434778Recruiting
Group therapy to help university students manage internet use
This study tests whether a group-based program called IMPROVE can help university students who feel their internet use is causing them distress. The program focuses on building healthier internet habits and may provide support and strategies to regain control.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–30 - NCT06305741Recruiting
Anxiety help for older Latino adults with cancer and their caregivers
This study tests a program to reduce anxiety in older Latino adults with cancer and their caregivers. It involves sessions with both the patient and their caregiver to learn coping skills.
Basking Ridge, New JerseyAges 40 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.