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
- NCT07500363Recruiting
Helping caregivers engage in early autism therapy
This study looks at how to help caregivers of young children with autism engage more in early intervention. It connects you with a family or friend supporter who can help you, while the study team works with your therapist.
Sacramento, CaliforniaAges 1 year+ - NCT07506720Recruiting
Early biking in bed after spine surgery
This study tests whether a short session of pedaling a special bike while lying in bed, soon after spine surgery, can help you recover faster. It's for people who could walk before surgery and are stable after the operation.
Montreal, QuebecAges 18 years+ - NCT07502365Recruiting
Guaranteed income for young adults living with HIV
This study tests whether providing a basic income (no-strings-attached cash payments) can help young people with HIV stay healthy and engaged in care. If you qualify, you would receive regular payments and the research team would track your health over time.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18–35 - NCT07505901Enrolling by invitation
Virtual reality therapy for children with autism
This trial uses virtual reality to help children with autism improve social skills like eye contact and gestures. It tests if watching a virtual version of themselves can make learning these skills easier.
MalatyaAges 6–11 - NCT07501624Enrolling by invitation
Pharmacist-led tobacco treatment for HIV patients
This study works with pharmacists at six Ryan White HIV clinics to help people with HIV quit smoking or using tobacco. If you have HIV, are 21 or older, and have already met with a pharmacist about tobacco, you may be able to join.
Charleston, South CarolinaAges 21 years+ - NCT07499570Recruiting
Talk therapy using AI for older adults with memory issues
This study tests an AI-powered talk therapy for older adults with mild memory problems who live at home. It aims to reduce challenging behaviors like agitation, anxiety, or depression by delivering personalized support through a computer or tablet.
Indianapolis, IndianaAges 65 years+ - NCT07505875Recruiting
Study to create transgender-friendly services for chemsex support
This study aims to develop healthcare services tailored to transgender people regarding chemsex (using drugs during sex). Researchers will interview participants to understand their needs and experiences.
Pathum Wan, BangkokAges 18 years+ - NCT07503223Recruiting
Sound therapy for better sleep
This study tests a new sound-based treatment to help people sleep better. If you have trouble sleeping but not severe sleep apnea or hearing loss, you may be able to join.
Cheras, Kuala LumpurAges 18–60 - NCT07502391Recruiting
Family visits and delirium risk after surgery
This study looks at whether family visits after surgery can reduce the risk of confusion (delirium) in older adults. It helps us understand how social support affects recovery.
ZurichAges 65 years+ - NCT07501923Recruiting
How heat exposure day and night affects human health
This study looks at how exposure to heat during the day, night, or both affects the health of healthy young adults. It may help understand how heat impacts the body and find ways to protect people from heat-related risks.
Hefei, AnhuiAges 18–30 - NCT07504276Recruiting
Remote rehab vs in-person rehab for stroke recovery
This study compares doing brain-training exercises at home on a digital device versus going to a clinic after a stroke. It aims to see which method better helps improve memory, thinking, and daily function.
Islamabad, Punjab ProvinceAges 50–80 - NCT07506395RecruitingPhase 1
Psilocybin group therapy for PTSD
This study tests if psilocybin-assisted group therapy can help people with moderate to severe PTSD. It is for veterans, first responders, female survivors of sexual violence, or Indigenous individuals.
Albuquerque, New MexicoAges 18–89 - NCT06531928Recruiting
Chest tube removal and anxiety after lung surgery
This study looks at whether the way a chest tube is removed after lung surgery affects how anxious patients feel. If you had keyhole lung surgery with one chest tube, this trial may help understand your experience.
Ankara, KeçiörenAges 18–65 - NCT06695767Recruiting
Behavioral therapy for epilepsy and depression in veterans
This trial tests a special therapy program for veterans who have both epilepsy and major depression. It uses talk therapy and text message support to help improve mood and seizure control.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06749951Recruiting
Talk therapy for insomnia in heart disease patients
This study tests whether cognitive behavioral therapy (a type of talk therapy focused on changing thoughts and habits) can help people with coronary heart disease who also have trouble sleeping. You will learn skills to improve your sleep and your overall heart health.
Drammen, BuskerudAges 18–75 - NCT05099874Recruiting
Computer training to improve attention in sickle cell disease
This trial tests whether a computer-based “attention control” training program can improve attention and daily functioning in children with sickle cell disease. To join, you must meet certain criteria and also pass an initial attention screening test during the study.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 8–16 - NCT06112639Recruiting
Dance-based rehab for chronic brain conditions
This trial tests a dance exercise program for people with multiple sclerosis or early memory loss. It aims to see if dancing can help physical and mental function safely at home.
BresciaAges 18–85 - NCT07497698Recruiting
Saffron supplement for better sleep in adults
This study tests whether taking a saffron extract supplement can help improve sleep in middle-aged adults with mild to moderate sleep troubles. You would take a daily supplement for a few weeks and report how well you sleep.
Granada, GranadaAges 18–65 - NCT07496359Recruiting
Helping older adults with diabetes and memory concerns
This study tests a program that helps older adults with both diabetes and early memory problems, along with their caregivers, manage their health better together.
Hong KongAges 55 years+ - NCT07494929Recruiting
A prevention program for pre-teens and families
This study tests a program called Mentalization-Based Prevention that helps pre-teens (ages 8–11) and their families build emotional understanding and coping skills. The goal is to strengthen well-being and prevent mental-health challenges before they start.
HeidelbergAges 8 years+ - NCT07493317RecruitingPhase 2
Tocilizumab for depression with inflammation
This trial tests a medication called tocilizumab, which targets inflammation, to see if it can improve symptoms of major depression in people with signs of inflammation. You may be eligible if you have depression with a high monocyte count and significant loss of interest or pleasure.
New York, New YorkAges 18–70 - NCT07496255Recruiting
Virtual reality for memory help after ICU confusion
This trial tests whether using virtual reality (VR) can help older adults recover their thinking and memory after a serious illness and confusion in the ICU. You may be eligible if you are 50 or older, spent time on a breathing machine, and had delirium in the ICU.
Indianapolis, IndianaAges 50 years+ - NCT07498283Recruiting
Peer mentor support for atrial fibrillation
This study tests if having a peer mentor—someone who has been through similar health experiences—can help people with atrial fibrillation who have lower income or education levels. You would talk with a mentor and fill out surveys to see if this support improves your well-being.
Herlev, Capital RegionAges 18 years+ - NCT07490600Recruiting
Testing brain stimulation and rewards for quitting cocaine
This trial combines deep transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) with a reward program (contingency management) to help people stop using cocaine. It may help if you are struggling with moderate to severe cocaine use and want a non-drug treatment.
Houston, TexasAges 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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