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
- NCT06991062Recruiting
Brain stimulation and smoking: finding personalized treatments
This study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique (rTMS) can help people who smoke reduce cravings or change smoking behavior. You'll also have your brain activity recorded with a cap (EEG) and do some vaping tasks.
Houston, TexasAges 21–60 - NCT07015567Recruiting
Treating complex PTSD in displaced people
This study tests a psychotherapy for people with complex PTSD who are refugees or asylum seekers. It aims to help reduce trauma symptoms using culturally adapted talk therapy.
Hamburg, Free and Hanseatic City of HamburgAges 17 years+ - NCT06496646Recruiting
Depression and Antidepressant Adherence in Primary Care
This study tests whether a special electronic pill bottle that reminds you to take your antidepressant helps people stay on their medication. It is for adults with major depression who are starting a new antidepressant prescribed by their primary care doctor.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 21–64 - NCT06494384Recruiting
Problem-solving treatment in community health centers
This trial tests if training therapists in a specific counseling method (problem-solving treatment) helps patients with depression. It's for adults who have depression and are seen at certain community health centers.
Portland, OregonAges 18 years+ - NCT06495502Recruiting
Talking about child sexual abuse in mental health care
This study looks at how and when young people who experienced child sexual abuse talk about it during mental health care. It may help improve support for victims and their families.
Colombes, Hauts De SeineAges 12–25 - NCT05526196Recruiting
Study how cannabis and tobacco affect reaction and feelings
This study tests how cannabis and tobacco—used together or separately—affect your thinking speed, how you feel, and body responses. You may help researchers understand these effects under controlled conditions, which could be useful for safer use and treatment decisions.
Toronto, OntarioAges 19–45 - NCT06481072Recruiting
Digital therapy for kids with chronic stomach pain
This trial tests a digital (online) therapy program to help children with chronic stomach pain. It's designed for kids ages 8 to 14 who have been diagnosed with a functional abdominal pain disorder and can use a computer or tablet at home.
GothenburgAges 8–14 - NCT07261722Recruiting
Navy Buddy Program to Reduce Risky Drinking and Sexual Violence
This study tests whether a program that helps Navy buddies support each other can reduce risky drinking and sexual violence. You and a friend who also serves would join together.
Buffalo, New YorkAges 18–24 - NCT06480474Enrolling by invitation
Online French treatment for depression
This study tests an online depression treatment program available in French. If you have depression but no immediate suicidal plans, and your depression/anxiety medication is stable, you may be able to join.
FribourgAges 18 years+ - NCT06471842Recruiting
Eating issues in kids with metabolic diseases on special diets
This trial studies eating disorders in young children with certain inherited metabolic diseases that require a special diet. It aims to understand how often these eating problems happen and what they look like.
ParisAges 1–6 - NCT06480019Recruiting
Group talk therapy for depression in young adults
This study tests if a group therapy program led by non-professionals can help reduce depressive symptoms in young adults aged 18-24 who live, work, or study in Porto Alegre, Brazil. You may benefit if you have mild to moderate depression but no risk of suicide.
Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do SulAges 18–24 - NCT06471855Recruiting
Rehabilitation support for leg amputation due to diabetes
This study is for people with diabetes or blood vessel disease who are at risk for losing a leg, have already had a lower leg amputation, or use a prosthetic leg. It focuses on a rehabilitation program that helps with both physical and emotional adjustment.
Pavia, PVAges Up to 80 years - NCT06463951Recruiting
How body movements and voice patterns connect in therapy
This study looks at how therapists and patients move and speak together during therapy sessions. It may help understand how these patterns affect the therapy relationship.
MessinaAges 20–60 - NCT06467214Recruiting
Increasing social connections for isolated Veterans
This study tests a program to help Veterans who feel socially isolated build more connections. To join, you must be a VA patient who screened as socially isolated, but not have severe health or mental health needs that would get in the way.
Indianapolis, IndianaAges 18 years+ - NCT06467019Recruiting
Reducing benzodiazepine use with educational information
This trial tests if showing educational information to people about reducing or stopping benzodiazepines (a type of sleep or anxiety medication) helps them safely use less. You may be able to join if you're an adult patient at this specific clinic and not already in a similar study.
Vilanova i la Geltrú, BarcelonaAges 18–99 - NCT06451952Recruiting
Virtual darkness therapy for agitation in dementia
This trial tests whether virtual darkness therapy (sitting in a dim, calming environment) can reduce agitation in people with dementia. It is designed for patients at NKS Olaviken hospital who have significant agitation.
Askøy, ErdalAges 50 years+ - NCT06457243Recruiting
Brain stimulation for methamphetamine use disorder
This trial tests a type of brain stimulation (called cTBS) to see if it can reduce methamphetamine cravings and improve thinking. If you are in recovery or still using, you may be able to join.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–60 - NCT06457178Recruiting
Talk therapy for breast cancer patients
This trial tests a type of talk therapy called Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in online group sessions for people with breast cancer. The goal is to see if it helps you cope better during chemotherapy.
IstanbulAges 18–80 - NCT06418867Recruiting
Mindfulness for teen internet addiction
This study tests whether a mindfulness program can help teenagers reduce their internet addiction. If you are a nursing student in Turkey aged 17 to 19 and have not done a similar program before, you may be able to join.
Nicosia, LefkoşaAges 17–19 - NCT06419257Recruiting
Virtual reality driving for dementia patients
This trial tests if a virtual reality driving simulator can help people with dementia living in a special care unit. If you can walk and see well, you may be able to take part.
Winnipeg, ManitobaAges 50 years+ - NCT06423092Recruiting
Music therapy songwriting for NICU parent mental health
This study tests whether songwriting in music therapy can improve mental health for parents of very premature babies in the NICU. If you are feeling depressed or anxious, you may be able to join a program that helps you express feelings through music.
Barranquilla, AtlánticoAges 18 years+ - NCT06967545Recruiting
Smartphone program to help with suicidal thoughts
This trial tests a smartphone-based program designed to help people who have frequent suicidal thoughts. It aims to provide support through your phone, so you can get help when you need it.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT07467057Recruiting
Reducing digital distractions to improve time management
This trial tests whether taking a short break from digital devices (like smartphones) helps nursing students manage their time better. If you are a nursing student who uses social media and a smartphone regularly, you may be able to join.
Jeddah, AlahsaaAges 18–25 - NCT07559955Recruiting
Support Team Program to Help Teens at Risk
This study tests a program that connects young people on probation who are having thoughts of suicide with trusted adults in their life for support. The goal is to help prevent suicide by building a stronger support network around each teen.
New York, New YorkAges 12–80
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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