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
- NCT06039930Recruiting
Tele-PROTECT therapy for depression and elder abuse help
This study tests a phone or video therapy program for older adults who are experiencing both depression and elder abuse. The therapy is designed to be done from home and aims to help you feel safer and less depressed.
New York, New YorkAges 60 years+ - NCT06636253Recruiting
Stress and brain waves in chiropractic students
This study checks if stress changes brain wave patterns (EEG) in healthy chiropractic students in Scotland. It's a small test to see if a larger study is possible.
EdinburghAges 18 years+ - NCT07362056Recruiting
Suicide prevention for patients in Nepal primary care
This study tests a suicide prevention program for patients receiving care at government health facilities in Nepal's Bagmati Province. If you or a loved one are at risk for suicide and speak Nepali, this program may offer additional support through your regular clinic.
DolakhāAges 18 years+ - NCT07436117Recruiting
AI avatar therapy for depression at work
This study tests whether talking with an AI-powered virtual avatar can help reduce depression and keep you at work. It is designed for people currently experiencing depressive symptoms who are not already in therapy.
LondonAges 18 years+ - NCT06631781Recruiting
Study on thinking skills in older adults with depressive symptoms
This study tests whether a tablet-based program can help older adults with depressive symptoms improve their thinking and control skills. If you have low mood and are comfortable with a tablet, you may be able to join.
JerusalemAges 65 years+ - NCT07365761Recruiting
Robot emotional support for gynecologic cancer surgery
This study uses a friendly robot called E-MOTE and a smart wearable device to offer emotional support tailored to you. Researchers will check how you’re feeling before and after surgery, and the robot may help you feel less stressed.
TaipeiAges 18 years+ - NCT06622681Recruiting
Adolescent health and development research study
This study follows teenagers to understand their health, growth, and well-being during adolescence. It may help develop better support for young people.
Singapore, SingaporeAges 13–15 - NCT06623851Recruiting
Digital vs. traditional dental molds for preschoolers
This study compares two ways of taking dental molds (digital vs. traditional) to see which one makes children feel less anxious and more comfortable. It is for young children who are cooperative and have never been to the dentist before.
AlexandriaAges 4–6 - NCT06625151Recruiting
Perfectionism, Coping, and Emotion: A Feedback Study
This study looks at how perfectionism affects your daily emotions and coping. You'll get feedback explanations to help you understand your patterns better.
Montreal, QuebecAges 18–65 - NCT06623682Recruiting
Online mental health support for university students
This trial tests a self-help program with support services for students in Hong Kong who are experiencing moderate to severe anxiety or depression. It aims to see if these tools can improve mental health.
Hong KongAges 18 years+ - NCT06614946Recruiting
Coping skills to reduce suicide risk after ER visit
This study tests a program to help people who have recently attempted suicide or had serious suicidal thoughts learn new coping skills after leaving the emergency department. The goal is to reduce the risk of future suicide attempts.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 18–65 - NCT06612749Recruiting
Integrative medicine for healthcare workers stressed by war
This trial tests whether integrative medicine (like relaxation or mind-body techniques) can reduce anxiety and improve well-being for healthcare workers who feel their quality of life has been affected by the war.
HaifaAges 18–70 - NCT06609824Recruiting
Learn to Dare program for teen anxiety
This trial tests a program called 'Learn to Dare' to help teenagers manage anxiety. It is for teens who have anxiety symptoms but are not currently in treatment.
Leiden, South HollandAges 8–18 - NCT04797455Recruiting
Parent program for teens in inpatient mental health care
This study tests an intervention (a structured parent-focused program) for parents of teens who are currently hospitalized for suicidal thoughts or a suicide attempt. It may help families learn ways to support their teen during and after hospitalization.
Stanford, CaliforniaAges 12–85 - NCT07379021Recruiting
Mindfulness training for children in the hospital
This study tests whether a mindfulness program (teaching calm focus and managing emotions) helps children feel better during a hospital stay. Your child would learn simple exercises to cope with stress and emotions.
ErzurumAges 7–11 - NCT01415310Recruiting
Registering geriatric mental health patients and families
This study sets up a quality registry to better understand and improve care in geriatric psychiatry units. It includes patients who receive care there and their relatives, as long as they agree to take part by signing consent.
OsloAges 65 years+ - NCT07378696Recruiting
Better Nursing Care Through Leadership and Change
This trial is looking at how to help nurses in leadership roles put evidence-based care into practice. If you are a nurse manager, registered nurse, practical nurse, or nurse director, you may be able to join.
TurkuAges 18 years+ - NCT06609330Recruiting
Anger and aggression help after military betrayal
This study offers a program to help people who feel angry and have acted aggressively after a betrayal during military service. It aims to reduce anger and aggression so you can feel better and improve your relationships.
Fort Cavazos, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06604481Recruiting
Online coaching for family caregivers
This study tests a 6-week online coaching program to help family caregivers reduce stress and build resilience. You'll learn practical strategies you can use at home.
Hong KongAges 18 years+ - NCT05963451Recruiting
Testing treatments for long-term low back pain from facet joints
This study focuses on people with long-lasting low back pain that likely comes from the small “facet” joints in the lower spine. It aims to better understand brain, psychological, and biology changes to help optimize treatment for this type of back pain.
Sherbrooke, QuebecAges 18–75 - NCT07521683Enrolling by invitationPhase 2
NS-136 treatment study for schizophrenia relapse
This study tests whether NS-136, a new medication, can help people with schizophrenia who are experiencing a relapse or worsening of symptoms. The study measures how well the medication works and what side effects it causes.
ShanghaiAges 18–65 - NCT06604364Recruiting
Virtual reality to reduce anxiety before children's arm or leg surgery
This study tests whether watching a virtual reality video can help calm children aged 7 to 12 before minor orthopedic surgery. If your child is having a short procedure (less than an hour) with a numbing shot instead of full sleep medicine, this might be a good fit.
BolognaAges 7–12 - NCT05968313Recruiting
Brain scan study of pain feelings in teens who self-harm
This study uses brain activity during a task to understand how teens who self-harm react to pain and empathy. It may help researchers learn what brain differences are linked with non-suicidal self-injury and guide better support for teens.
Chengdu, SichuanAges 15–18 - NCT05403086RecruitingPhase 2
Psilocybin for distress in people with serious, life-limiting illness
This Phase 2 study tests whether psilocybin therapy can reduce deep distress (“demoralization”) in people receiving palliative (comfort-focused) care. It may help with mood and well-being, but you must meet safety and medication requirements to join.
Greenbrae, CaliforniaAges 18 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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