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
- NCT07539519Recruiting
Mental Health Treatment Toolkit for Autistic Teens
This study tests a new toolkit designed to help therapists better treat mental health conditions in autistic teenagers. Researchers want to improve care by training therapists to understand autism and how it affects mental health treatment.
Miami, FloridaAges 13 years+ - NCT07535801Recruiting
Understanding stress signals in autism spectrum disorder
This study measures how stress affects the body in children and young adults with autism who experience behavioral crises. Researchers will track physical stress markers to better understand and help manage these difficult moments.
NiceAges 3–22 - NCT07542431Recruiting
How Dog Adoption Helps Veterans With Stress and Mental Health
This study explores whether adopting and training a shelter dog can improve stress symptoms and overall mental health in military veterans. Researchers will follow veterans in the Fort Lauderdale area who adopt dogs through the Humane Society to see if the bond with a trained dog helps their wellbeing.
Boca Raton, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT07535593RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Electrical Acupoint Stimulation for Consciousness Disorders
This trial tests a non-invasive treatment called transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation (TEAS) to help people recover consciousness after severe brain injury. The treatment uses mild electrical pulses on specific points on the hands and may help improve awareness and responsiveness.
Xi'an, ShaanxiAges 18–80 - NCT06750796Recruiting
Half swaddling study for new mothers and babies
This study tests if half swaddling (wrapping your baby's lower body) helps improve your baby's sleep, your own sleep quality, and your mood. It is for healthy mothers with healthy full-term babies.
Edirne, None SelectedAges 18–45 - NCT06749990Recruiting
Alcohol relapse risk after liver transplant
This study looks at why some people with alcohol-related liver disease start drinking again after a liver transplant. It aims to find factors that increase or decrease that risk.
BolognaAges 18 years+ - NCT06158607Recruiting
PrEP adherence help for women with substance use
This study tests a program to help Black and Hispanic women with substance use disorders take PrEP consistently to prevent HIV. The goal is to see if talking with a health coach can improve PrEP use and reduce HIV risk.
Houston, TexasAges 18–60 - NCT06749483Recruiting
Gut bacteria and infection in intensive care patients
This study looks at how gut bacteria affect severe infections in the ICU. It tests whether the microbiome can be a source of sepsis and a target for treatment. If you are critically ill or a long-term sepsis survivor, you might help find new ways to prevent infections.
Jena, ThuringiaAges 18 years+ - NCT07533331Recruiting
Digital Companion Chatbot for Adults with Autism
This study tests whether a conversational AI assistant (a chatbot you chat with via text) can help autistic adults manage daily life and social connections. Researchers will track how the tool affects your well-being and independence.
Bloomington, IndianaAges 18–35 - NCT07533669Recruiting
Sensory room visit before kidney transplant surgery
This study tests whether spending time in a calming sensory room before kidney transplant surgery helps reduce pain, anxiety, and sleep problems. You would visit a specially designed room with soothing sights, sounds, and textures before your operation.
SakaryaAges 18 years+ - NCT07531888Enrolling by invitation
Brain Stimulation to Improve Memory in Older Adults
This study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique (tDCS) can help improve memory and thinking skills in people aged 60–75 who have noticed mild memory problems. You'll receive either real or sham (placebo) stimulation and undergo cognitive training over several weeks.
Pachuca, HidalgoAges 60–75 - NCT07530315Recruiting
Exercogs Study: Brain Training to Reduce Dementia Risk
This study tests whether Exercogs®—a computer-based brain training program—can help reduce your risk of memory problems and dementia. You'll do 60-minute sessions three times a week for 24 weeks if you have at least one treatable risk factor like high blood pressure, hearing loss, or physical inactivity.
SintraAges 55 years+ - NCT07529509Recruiting
Mental Health Support for Latino Adults in Connecticut
This study helps Latino adults in Connecticut who have serious mental health challenges and trauma but aren't currently in treatment. Researchers want to understand how to better engage and support this community.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 18 years+ - NCT07525063Enrolling by invitation
Brain Stimulation for Fibromyalgia Pain Relief
This study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique (called TMS) can help reduce pain and improve mood in women with fibromyalgia. Researchers will use MRI scans and brain stimulation to understand how pain and reward circuits in the brain work.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT07525557Recruiting
Understanding Fear and Disability in Long-Term Neck Pain
This study explores how fear of movement, pain, and daily difficulties relate to each other in people with chronic neck pain lasting 3+ months. Understanding these connections may help improve future treatment approaches.
Samsun, SamsunAges 18 years+ - NCT07525284Recruiting
Patient comfort experiences after intensive care stay
This study asks people who recently left the intensive care unit (ICU) about their comfort and experiences during their stay. The goal is to understand how to reduce discomfort for future ICU patients.
Aubagne, FranceAges 18 years+ - NCT07525258Recruiting
Improving alcohol use disorder care for liver disease patients
This trial tests a new approach to help healthcare providers better support patients with alcohol-related liver disease who struggle with alcohol use. The study aims to make treatment easier to access and more effective within Yale's hospital system.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 18 years+ - NCT07531290Recruiting
Reducing screen time with your friends
This study tests whether teens and young adults can cut down on smartphone use together with their friends to improve well-being. If you use your phone a lot and are open to spending more time offline, this could be a helpful program for you.
Odense, DenmarkAges 13–24 - NCT07525388Recruiting
Relaxation exercises and therapeutic clown for children before surgery
This study tests whether relaxation exercises combined with visits from a therapeutic clown (a specially trained performer) can help reduce anxiety and stress in children aged 6–10 who are having circumcision surgery. The goal is to see if this approach makes the surgery experience less scary and helps children feel calmer.
ErzurumAges 6–10 - NCT07529548Recruiting
New Beginnings Podcast for Divorced and Separated Parents
This study tests a podcast designed to help parents who are divorced or separated navigate co-parenting and support their children's wellbeing. You and your child would listen to audio content and answer some questions about how you're doing.
Tempe, ArizonaAges 8 years+ - NCT07527403Recruiting
Brain Stimulation for Functional Neurological Disorder
This trial tests a type of brain stimulation called theta burst repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) to see if it can help improve movement problems caused by functional neurological disorder (FND). The study measures whether patients feel their symptoms improve after receiving this treatment.
RennesAges 18 years+ - NCT07528014Recruiting
Tracking Depression Treatment Outcomes Over Time
This study follows adults receiving depression treatment (esketamine, TMS, or SAINT) to understand how these therapies work and their effects over time. Researchers will assess mood, functioning, and other factors to help improve future treatment.
La Jolla, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07533773Recruiting
Brain Activity Changes After Depression Treatment
This study measures how brain activity in specific regions changes after you receive electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) or magnetic seizure therapy (MST) for severe depression. Researchers use a non-invasive headband to monitor blood flow in your brain before and after treatment to better understand how these therapies work.
Hefei, AnhuiAges 12–65 - NCT07531914Recruiting
Testing a Brain Function Assessment for ADHD and Autism
This study validates a new computer-based test that measures how well your brain can focus and control impulses. Researchers want to see if it works reliably for people with ADHD or autism.
UmeåAges 18 years+
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.