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
- NCT07483515Recruiting
Bonding before birth: an app for first-time parents
This trial tests a mobile health app for first-time expectant couples to strengthen bonding during pregnancy. It may help reduce stress and improve emotional connection.
SingaporeAges 21–75 - NCT07487818RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Vagus nerve stimulation with nicotine replacement for quitting smoking
This study tests whether adding a gentle nerve stimulation device to nicotine replacement therapy (like patches or gum) can help people quit smoking more effectively. It may be a new option for those who have struggled to quit before.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT07485725Recruiting
Digital tools study for health decisions
This study tests if digital tools can help older adults make better healthcare decisions. You’ll use a website to search for health information and share your thoughts in interviews.
Tallahassee, FloridaAges 60 years+ - NCT07489443Recruiting
Helping pregnant women reduce tobacco and cannabis use
This study is testing a program to help pregnant women and new mothers cut back on or quit using tobacco and cannabis. It’s designed to see if the program is easy to use and helps improve health for both mom and baby.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07485673Recruiting
Teens health and activity study
This study looks at the health and activity needs of teenagers in Ecuador. It involves answering questions about your lifestyle and may include physical activity. It's a chance to help researchers understand how to support teen health.
Quito, PichinchaAges 14–19 - NCT07486037Recruiting
Exercise program for African American Alzheimer's caregivers
This study is for African American caregivers of someone with Alzheimer's or a related dementia. It explores whether a gentle exercise program can help you feel better and manage the stress of caregiving.
Indianapolis, IndianaAges 18–99 - NCT07483333Recruiting
Comparing two group therapies for kids with medical conditions and trauma
This study compares two types of group therapy for youth ages 8–18 who have a chronic medical condition and trauma-related distress. The goal is to see which type of group helps kids feel better and handle their health challenges.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 8–18 - NCT07485335RecruitingPhase 4
Overdose prevention support after emergency department care
This study tests a package of support services to help people who have had an opioid overdose and are starting buprenorphine in the emergency department. The goal is to keep them safe and reduce the chance of another overdose.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 19 years+ - NCT07483034Enrolling by invitation
Music therapy for anxiety during breast cancer treatment
This study tests whether listening to specially chosen music while you're in the hospital for breast cancer treatment can help lower anxiety and depression. It also looks at how music might affect certain substances in your blood that are linked to stress and healing.
Zagreb, City of ZagrebAges 18–65 - NCT07488819Recruiting
Brain imaging study for people with PTSD or alcohol use disorder
This study uses a special brain scan (PET) to look at a protein called PDE4B in people with PTSD or alcohol use disorder. It may help researchers understand these conditions better.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 18–70 - NCT07482085RecruitingPhase 3
Efavirenz for treating Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease
This trial tests whether the drug efavirenz can help people with Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (a rare brain disorder). The study aims to see if it can slow the disease and improve daily function.
BeijingAges 18–80 - NCT07482150Recruiting
Alcohol support for hospital patients
This trial connects people with alcohol problems to a therapist while they are in hospital for another health issue. It aims to help them get support for their alcohol use as part of their care.
KøgeAges 18–99 - NCT07488559Recruiting
Engage coaching for older adults feeling lonely
This trial tests a coaching program to help older adults who feel lonely. It aims to see if the program can improve social connections and well-being.
Rochester, New YorkAges 60 years+ - NCT07483151Recruiting
Heart Surgery and Thinking Changes Study
This study looks at how changes in blood flow (called venous congestion) after heart surgery might affect thinking and memory. It aims to find out if there is a link between how blood returns to the heart and brain function after surgery.
Yangzhou, JiangsuAges 18 years+ - NCT07485231Recruiting
Nitric oxide and blood vessel function in women with PTSD
This study tests how well blood vessels work in women with PTSD by measuring nitric oxide levels. It may help understand why PTSD affects heart health and could lead to better treatments.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 18–40 - NCT07485816Enrolling by invitation
Heart-brain oxygen and thinking changes in heart failure
This study looks at how well your heart and brain work together to use oxygen, and how that relates to changes in thinking and memory for people with heart failure.
Kunming, YunnanAges 18–70 - NCT07485387Recruiting
Korean cognitive aging study using smartphone app
This study looks at how thinking and memory change as people get older. It uses a smartphone app to track these changes over time in healthy older adults living in South Korea.
Seoul, Select One...Ages 60 years+ - NCT07488663Enrolling by invitation
Study on OCD treatment using stem cells and new therapies
This trial explores how stem cells and innovative treatments might help people with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). It includes people who respond well to medication and those who do not. The goal is to better understand OCD and find new ways to treat it.
MilanAges 18–65 - NCT07487181Recruiting
Traditional medicine survey for erectile dysfunction
This study surveys how traditional medicine identifies patterns in men with erectile dysfunction. It aims to gather information that may help tailor treatments.
Ho Chi Minh CityAges 18 years+ - NCT07481253Recruiting
Psychopathy program for male inmates in Portugal
This study tests a program called PSYCHOPATHY.COMP for male prison inmates in Portugal who have high psychopathic traits or antisocial personality disorder. It aims to see if the program can help improve behavior and reduce future problems.
LisbonAges 19–30 - NCT07486882Recruiting
Comparing two insomnia treatments: sound therapy vs. cognitive behavioral therapy
This study compares a new sound-based therapy (Acoustic Resonance Therapy) using a headband to standard cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia. It aims to see which approach helps people with moderate-to-severe insomnia sleep better.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 22 years+ - NCT07485036Recruiting
Study on mood and alcohol use in new mothers
This study looks at how new mothers feel emotionally, including mood, alcohol use, and symptoms of depression. By participating, you can help researchers understand the challenges mothers face in the first year after childbirth.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT07482800Recruiting
Dementia in stories and real-life medical cases
This study looks at how people with early Alzheimer's or mild memory problems understand stories compared to healthy adults. Your participation could help researchers learn more about how dementia affects thinking and language.
New Taipei CityAges 60–85 - NCT07485361Recruiting
Brain scanning in disorders of consciousness
This trial uses a portable brain scanner (fNIRS) to study brain activity in people with disorders of consciousness, like coma or minimally conscious states. It may help doctors better understand and track recovery in these patients. Healthy volunteers are also needed as a comparison group.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 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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