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
- NCT07400432Enrolling by invitation
Exercise type and brain performance in active adults
This study compares the short-term effects of two types of exercise—moderate-intensity continuous exercise and high-intensity interval training (HIIT)—on thinking skills and how your body responds during and after exercise.
Buraidah, Al-Qassim RegionAges 18–30 - NCT07349316Recruiting
Weight and nutrition education for female dieters
This study looks at how weight and nutrition education may affect how you feel about your weight, your body image, and your eating habits. It is for female students at McMaster who are actively trying to lose weight by dieting.
Hamilton, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT07320040Recruiting
Saliva test for emotion-related markers
This study collects saliva samples to look for molecules linked to emotions. It may help researchers develop new ways to measure feelings using a simple saliva test.
MontpellierAges 18–60 - NCT07231718Enrolling by invitation
AI program to help teenagers with cyberbullying
This trial tests a computer program that helps teenagers recognize and handle online bullying. It aims to see if the program makes teens more aware of cyberbullying and how to respond.
KonyaAges 10–17 - NCT06111729Recruiting
Wristband to help stop nail biting
This study tests a special device that helps you become more aware of when you bite your nails, so you can stop. It may help if you have chronic nail biting and want to break the habit.
New York, New YorkAges 18–95 - NCT07317349Recruiting
A study on how a daily time shift affects body rhythms in couples
This study looks at how a small, consistent delay in your daily schedule affects your body's internal clock. It involves you and your partner staying together in a lab for five days.
AarhusAges 23–45 - NCT07455344Recruiting
Study of child and teen psychotherapy outcomes
This study looks at how children and teens (ages 6–18) improve in talk therapy. It aims to understand what helps them heal, and it is only for families who are members of Clalit Health Services.
Hod HaSharonAges 6–18 - NCT07021001Recruiting
School program to prevent mental health issues in teens
This study tests a school program to help teens build emotional skills and prevent mental health problems. It is open to all students in certain grades, with no health exclusions.
CoimbraAges 11–18 - NCT07022405RecruitingPhase 2
Medication study for depression with brain scans
This study tests whether a targeted medication can improve mood and brain function in adults with major depression. If you qualify, you'll receive a study drug and have fMRI brain scans to see how your brain responds.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 18–65 - NCT05472818RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Imaging study for treating cannabis use disorder with a test dose
This early-phase study uses brain scans to study cannabis use disorder and looks at whether a treatment approach is suitable for people who use cannabis every day. It may help researchers understand brain changes related to quitting and recovery.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 18–75 - NCT06690398RecruitingPhase 3
Study of Lumateperone for Autism-Related Irritability in Teens
This study tests a new medication called Lumateperone to see if it can reduce irritability in children and teens with autism. It's a 3-month trial that compares the study drug to a placebo (a pill with no active medicine) to find out if it helps with mood and behavior.
Dothan, AlabamaAges 5–17 - NCT07022925Recruiting
Wearable device for tracking hot flushes in perimenopause
This study will test if a wearable device can accurately track symptoms like hot flushes and night sweats in women going through perimenopause. If you are between 35 and 55 and experiencing these symptoms, your participation could help improve future symptom monitoring.
London, OntarioAges 35–55 - NCT07040904Recruiting
Mindfulness to help older Latino adults stay mentally sharp
This study tests whether mindfulness training can help older Latino adults stay sharp as they age. Researchers will measure changes in thinking skills and brain health.
St Louis, MissouriAges 65 years+ - NCT07238998Recruiting
App to help high-risk drinkers reduce alcohol use
This study tests a mobile app that uses motivational interviewing to help high-risk drinkers reduce their alcohol consumption. You may be eligible if you want to cut back on drinking and use an Android phone.
Seoul, SeoulAges 19–59 - NCT07721753Recruiting
Online exercise and therapy for breast cancer mood
This study tests an online program that combines fun video-game exercises with talk therapy to help breast cancer patients who feel depressed or anxious. It takes place in Malaysia and is for Chinese-speaking adults.
Xinxiang, HenanAges 18 years+ - NCT07185438Recruiting
MRI-guided brain stimulation for teenage depression
This study tests whether a type of brain stimulation called rTMS, guided by an MRI scan, can safely help ease depression symptoms in teenagers. You would continue your regular medication during the study.
ChongqingAges 12–18 - NCT07339150Recruiting
App to reduce alcohol and marijuana use in college students
This trial tests a mobile app designed to help college students reduce their drinking and marijuana use. If you're a student who has had alcohol in the last 90 days, this may be a way to get support.
Charlotte, North CarolinaAges 18–26 - NCT07219875RecruitingPhase 2
Training the Brain to Enjoy Life Through Virtual Reality
This study tests whether a virtual reality (VR) program can help people with depression feel more motivated and enjoy activities again. You'll use a VR headset to practice responding to rewarding experiences, which may boost positive moods.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07564583Enrolling by invitation
Safety Planning to Help Children with Suicidal Thoughts
This study tests a new way to help elementary school children who are having thoughts of suicide. Researchers will work with your child and your family to create a safety plan—a personalized guide for staying safe during difficult moments.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 6–12 - NCT07182019Recruiting
Connecting families to fight loneliness in dementia
This study tests a program that helps people with dementia and their loved ones stay in touch through video calls. It aims to reduce social isolation and improve well-being.
Edmonton, AlbertaAges 65 years+ - NCT04649892RecruitingPhase 2
Using eye tracking to predict naltrexone response for gaming disorder
This trial tests if a medication called naltrexone can help people with video game disorder. It also uses eye tracking to see who might respond best to the treatment. If you feel a strong urge to play games and have specific symptoms like withdrawal or conflict, you might be eligible.
São Paulo, São PauloAges 18–60 - NCT04245748RecruitingPhase 4
Finding the best order of treatments for anxious depression
This study tests which treatment sequence works best for people with anxiety conditions (generalized, social, separation) and/or panic, who also have significant depression/anxiety symptoms. It may help you find a more effective step-by-step plan and compare treatment orders.
Cincinnati, OhioAges 18–50 - NCT06108375Recruiting
Live vs recorded music therapy for palliative care patients
This trial compares live music therapy to a recorded version for people in palliative care. It aims to see which format is more acceptable and comforting for patients with advanced illness.
Zurich, Canton of ZurichAges 18 years+ - NCT06105970Recruiting
Chinese mental health study for adults
This study looks at how different mental health symptoms relate to each other in Chinese adults. Researchers want to understand patterns of psychological distress, which could help improve future treatments.
ShanghaiAges 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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