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
- NCT07511270Recruiting
Predicting thinking skills from speech using AI
This study uses an AI tool to analyze short stories you tell aloud, to see if it can predict your thinking and memory test scores. It may help develop a simpler way to check cognitive health.
TaoyuanAges 50 years+ - NCT07510061Recruiting
How your body handles mild heat
This study looks at how your body responds to mild heat depending on where you live and your specific traits. If you are a healthy adult in Denmark or Greece, you may be able to help researchers understand differences in heat resilience.
CopenhagenAges 18–65 - 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+ - NCT07507370Recruiting
CARED: A fast new treatment plan for depression
This study tests a quick treatment approach for adults with major depression who have not gotten enough help from at least one antidepressant. It aims to see if a new rapid method can improve mood safely.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 18–70 - NCT07509125Recruiting
Ultra-high resolution PET brain scans for aging, dementia, and psychosis
This study uses a new ultra-high resolution PET scanner to look at brain changes in healthy aging, dementia, ALS, movement disorders, and psychosis. It aims to better understand these conditions and improve imaging techniques.
Leuven, Vlaams-BrabantAges 18–90 - 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 - 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 - 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+ - 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 - 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 - NCT07508215Recruiting
Bright light therapy for memory problems in depression
This study tests whether daily bright light therapy can improve thinking and memory in people with major depression. You would continue your regular antidepressant and add 30-60 minutes of light box use each morning.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–60 - NCT06515132Recruiting
Spinal cord stimulation for consciousness after brain injury
This trial tests whether spinal cord stimulation can help people who have been minimally conscious for months after a brain injury. It aims to improve awareness and responsiveness by using mild electrical pulses.
Fuzhou, FujianAges 18–65 - NCT06535308RecruitingPhase 1
Testing a new Alzheimer's drug for moderate disease
This study tests a new drug (BnH-015B) for people with moderate Alzheimer's disease. It also includes a small group of healthy young men for comparison. The goal is to see if the drug is safe and how it works in the body.
Seoul, Jongno-guAges 19–45 - NCT06436378Recruiting
Music Therapy for Chronic Pain Patients
This study tests whether listening to music can help people with chronic pain feel better. It is for people who are already being treated at the pain clinic at CHU de Québec-Université Laval and can attend a few sessions at the university.
Québec, QuebecAges 18 years+ - NCT06761573Recruiting
Study on brain activity and confusion after head and neck surgery
This trial measures brain signals to see if they can predict confusion (delirium) after surgery. It may help identify patients at higher risk so they can get extra care.
BolognaAges 18–90 - NCT06761755Recruiting
Taping and relaxation for period pain relief
This study tests if adding kinesiology tape to the abdomen can help with period pain in young women ages 18-25. It also looks at how relaxation techniques might work together with the tape to reduce pain.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 18–25 - NCT06104176Recruiting
Virtual reality therapy for alcohol use disorder
This study tests if virtual reality therapy can help people with alcohol use disorder stay abstinent. You must be sober for at least 15 days to participate.
Créteil, Île-de-France RegionAges 18–80 - NCT07503951Recruiting
Talking therapy for inpatients in psychiatric care
This trial tests whether cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) works for people staying in a psychiatric hospital. You should be staying for at least three days and able to talk through your thoughts and feelings.
StockholmAges Any age - NCT07500714Recruiting
Digital therapy for depression using AI
This study uses a smartphone app and artificial intelligence to deliver a special type of talk therapy for people with moderate to severe depression. It aims to provide personalized care without needing to change your current treatment.
Taichung, TaichungAges 18–75 - NCT07500090RecruitingPhase 3
Study of HBS-301 for idiopathic hypersomnia
This trial tests a new medication, HBS-301, in people with idiopathic hypersomnia (a condition causing excessive sleepiness without clear cause). It aims to see if the drug improves wakefulness and is safe.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT07498712Recruiting
Studying a probiotic for better sleep
This trial tests if a probiotic called Lactobacillus reuteri can improve sleep quality. Researchers want to see if taking this 'good bacteria' helps people who have mild to moderate sleep troubles feel more rested.
Seoul, YeongdeungpoAges 19–65 - NCT07502443RecruitingPhase 3
Study of ALKS 2680 for narcolepsy type 2
This study tests an investigational drug called ALKS 2680 for people with narcolepsy type 2, a condition that causes excessive daytime sleepiness without sudden muscle weakness. The goal is to see if the drug is safe and helps reduce daytime sleepiness.
Cullman, AlabamaAges 18–70 - NCT07499440RecruitingPhase 2
Testing a new medicine, HB-1, for PTSD
This trial tests an experimental medicine, HB-1, as a potential treatment for PTSD. It is a 8-week study to see if the medicine is safe and if it reduces PTSD symptoms. You must have a stable medication routine and be willing to take the study pill daily.
Deakin, Australian Capital TerritoryAges 18–65 - NCT07502560RecruitingPhase 4
Shingles vaccine to prevent dementia in Finland
This study tests whether the shingles vaccine can reduce the risk of developing dementia in adults 76 and older living in Finland. You would get the vaccine and then researchers will follow your health records for up to several years to see if it protects your brain.
EspooAges 76 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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