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
- NCT07519863RecruitingPhase 2
Comparing sedation medicines for burned children during procedures
This study tests two different sedation medicine combinations to see which one reduces confusion and agitation (called delirium) when children with burn injuries need procedures done. The goal is to find the safest, most comfortable option for your child during treatment.
CairoAges 3–16 - NCT07524192Recruiting
Online training program for teachers supporting autistic children
This study tests an online training program designed to help kindergarten and elementary school teachers better support autistic children and children with developmental delays in their classrooms. The program teaches practical strategies teachers can use every day.
SeoulAges Any age - NCT07516873Recruiting
Mindfulness and Nerve Stimulation for Young Adults Drinking Heavily
This study tests whether brief mindfulness training combined with a mild electrical stimulation device on the ear can help reduce cravings and urges to drink alcohol in people aged 21–29 who drink heavily. The goal is to understand if this combination approach works better than either alone.
Malden, MassachusettsAges 21–29 - NCT07523633RecruitingPhase 2
Semaglutide to help reduce cannabis use disorder
This trial tests whether a medication called semaglutide (used for weight management) can help adults with cannabis use disorder cut down or stop using cannabis. Researchers want to see if it reduces cravings and use while also monitoring overall health.
FrederiksbergAges 18–70 - NCT06705153Recruiting
Laughter yoga for irritable bowel syndrome
This study tests whether laughter yoga can help reduce IBS symptoms like belly pain and bloating, and also improve mood, sleep, and overall quality of life. You would join video calls where you practice special laughing exercises (no jokes needed) and then answer questionnaires.
Erzurum, YakutiyeAges 18–90 - NCT05862636Recruiting
Testing who benefits most from mindfulness meditation
This study looks at people who take part in a mindfulness program at specific study locations and examines who does best. You might be eligible if you are already joining the mindfulness intervention and can complete study tasks in the required language.
AntwerpAges 18 years+ - NCT05707975Recruiting
Support for teens with eco-anxiety and suicidal thoughts
This trial studies a program to help adolescents who feel eco-anxiety (distress about environmental issues) and may also be at risk for suicidal thoughts. It may help by testing an approach for teens during a hospital stay in child mental health care.
Bron, RhoneAges 12–16 - NCT05801380Recruiting
Tracking how well a medicine works in Alzheimer’s patients
This study looks at how effective a treatment is in people newly diagnosed with mild to moderate Alzheimer’s disease. It also involves health and medication history checks and likely stool (fecal) sample collection to monitor effects.
Manila, National Capital RegionAges 65 years+ - NCT06579677Recruiting
Watching small blood vessels in the brain over time
This study watches how small blood vessels in the brain change over time. It may help doctors understand brain health as people age.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 50–75 - NCT06611592RecruitingPhase 2
Pramipexole for hard-to-treat OCD
This study tests if pramipexole can help people whose OCD hasn't improved with standard treatments like SSRIs or certain antipsychotics. You might qualify if standard therapies haven't worked for you.
BragaAges 18–64 - NCT04142866Recruiting
Brain stimulation plus language practice for chronic aphasia
This study tests whether mild brain stimulation (tDCS) combined with language exercises can improve communication after a stroke. It also includes healthy volunteers to help compare brain and language task results.
New York, New YorkAges 21–80 - NCT06759337Recruiting
Stress ball or hand holding during IUI for pain and anxiety
This trial tests if using a stress ball or having your hand held during intrauterine insemination (IUI) can reduce pain, anxiety, and discomfort. It compares these two simple comfort techniques to standard care.
Kayseri, MelikgaziAges 18–50 - NCT07507747Recruiting
Peer support app for veterans with emotional distress
This study tests a mobile app with peer support to help veterans in primary care manage emotional distress like depression, anxiety, or stress. Participation may help you feel better and connect with others who understand.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07510880Recruiting
Home brain stimulation for major depression
This trial tests a home-based brain stimulation device (tDCS) to treat depression. You would use a headset daily for a few weeks, and the study team will check in to make sure it's working safely and effectively.
L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, BarcelonaAges 18–65 - NCT07511088Recruiting
Study of a supplement for mild stress in healthy adults
This study tests a dietary supplement for people who experience mild stress or anxiety at least once a week. You will fill out surveys on your phone or computer to see if the supplement helps you feel calmer.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18–60 - NCT07507656Recruiting
Stress ball for anxiety before kidney stone surgery
This study tests whether squeezing a stress ball before your kidney stone surgery can help lower your anxiety and fear, and keep your heart rate and blood pressure more stable during the procedure.
Yenişehir, MersinAges 18 years+ - NCT07512895Recruiting
Muscle Relaxation Exercises for Depression and Fatigue in Dialysis Patients
This study tests whether guided muscle relaxation exercises can reduce depression and tiredness in people undergoing hemodialysis (a blood-filtering treatment). You would learn and practice simple exercises to relax your muscles, which may help improve your mood and energy.
Istanbul, IstanbulAges 18–75 - NCT07512739Recruiting
Sitting Tai Chi for Stroke Survivors With Cognitive Changes
This study tests whether a sitting tai chi program can help people who've had a stroke and are experiencing memory or thinking problems. You would learn tai chi movements while sitting, with your caregiver also participating in the program.
Kunming, YunnanAges 18 years+ - NCT07510516Recruiting
Verbal reminders to reduce confusion after anesthesia
This study tests whether giving a simple verbal reminder (like telling you where you are) after anesthesia can help reduce confusion or agitation when waking up. It is for adults having laparoscopic abdominal surgery under a specific inhaled anesthetic.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 18–70 - NCT07512362RecruitingPhase 2
Stem cells and antibodies for early Alzheimer's disease
This study tests whether human stem cells, combined with your existing Alzheimer's medication (Leqembi or Kisunla), can help slow memory loss and improve daily functioning in people with mild cognitive impairment or early Alzheimer's. You would receive a stem cell infusion as an add-on to your current treatment.
Miami, FloridaAges 55–90 - NCT07513220Recruiting
Mindful Self-Compassion Training for Teenagers
This study tests whether learning self-compassion through mindfulness helps teenagers feel better emotionally. You'd join online group sessions for 4 weeks and answer questions about how you're feeling.
Malden, MassachusettsAges 14–19 - NCT07512869Recruiting
Harm Reduction Support for Men Who Have Sex With Men in Bangkok
This study explores ways to support men who have sex with men (MSM) in Bangkok who use drugs during sexual activities, called 'chemsex.' Researchers want to understand how community leaders, healthcare workers, and police can work together to keep people safer and healthier.
Pathum Wan, BangkokAges 18 years+ - NCT07516119Recruiting
Predicting Alzheimer's Risk Before Memory Loss Occurs
This study identifies people at high risk for Alzheimer's disease before symptoms develop, using genetics and digital tools to track brain health over time. If you qualify, you'll help researchers understand who will develop cognitive decline and potentially enable earlier interventions.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges 55 years+ - NCT07512284RecruitingPhase 2
Mindfulness and Brain Stimulation for Treatment-Resistant Depression
This study combines mindfulness practice with transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS)—a non-invasive brain stimulation technique—to help people with depression that hasn't improved with antidepressant medications. The goal is to see if adding mindfulness to TMS improves how well the treatment works.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges 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.