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
- NCT04312399Recruiting
Hormone treatment study for Alzheimer risk in postmenopausal women
This study looks at whether hormone treatment can help prevent or slow Alzheimer’s disease in women who have gone through menopause. It may help by testing a hormone-based approach in a carefully selected group.
GhentAges 40–65 - NCT04829877Recruiting
Study stress changes in women trying to get pregnant
This study follows how emotional distress changes over time in women who are starting infertility treatment and trying to conceive. It may help researchers understand what support might be most helpful during the start of fertility care.
TaipeiAges 20–60 - NCT05876117Recruiting
Pre-medication to help claustrophobic patients complete MRI
This trial tests whether a pre-medicine approach can help people with claustrophobia successfully complete an MRI scan. It may help you avoid having to stop early due to anxiety or panic in the scanner.
Surrey, British ColumbiaAges 20–99 - NCT05946850Recruiting
Caudal pain block study for adults with chronic pain
This trial looks at giving a specific pain procedure called caudal analgesia to adults with long-term (chronic) pain. It may help reduce pain after the procedure, and it will compare results for people who can safely receive it.
Surrey, British ColumbiaAges 20–99 - NCT05883358Recruiting
Treating kratom withdrawal with clonidine or buprenorphine
This trial studies medicines (clonidine and/or buprenorphine) to help manage kratom dependence and kratom withdrawal symptoms. You may be asked to regularly track withdrawal symptoms in diaries to help the study team monitor safety and response.
Surrey, British ColumbiaAges 20–99 - NCT05906069Recruiting
Internet CBT program study for OCD patients
This trial studies whether an online version of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT, a structured talk-therapy approach) helps people with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and tries to predict who will benefit most. It may help by improving treatment planning and matching therapy to the right person.
Braga, GualtarAges 18–65 - NCT05938101Recruiting
Pain clinic study on adult chronic pain
This study focuses on adult people with ongoing (chronic) pain. It’s looking at experiences with pain clinic staff during the time around COVID.
Surrey, British ColumbiaAges 20–99 - NCT06076512Recruiting
Pain clinic safety trial for adults with chronic pain
This trial is testing whether a pain clinic can improve public health safety for adults who have chronic pain and also face social or emotional challenges. It aims to see if this kind of care helps people feel better and avoids opioid-related harms.
Surrey, British ColumbiaAges 20–99 - NCT05985811Recruiting
Ketamine for chronic pain and mood in adults
This trial tests if ketamine injections can improve both pain and mood in adults with chronic pain who also have a mood disorder and trouble sleeping. It may help if you already get regular ketamine treatments.
Surrey, British ColumbiaAges 20–99 - NCT06778044Recruiting
Online program to reduce urges to use sexual abuse material
This trial tests a self-guided online program to help reduce urges or use of child sexual abuse material (CSAM). It's designed for people who have had these thoughts or behaviors in the past six months and want to lower their risk.
OttawaAges 18 years+ - NCT06788288Recruiting
Massage chairs and sleep quality study
This study tests whether using a massage chair over several weeks can help improve sleep in people who have trouble sleeping. You may qualify if you have poor sleep and are otherwise healthy.
Trikala, ThessalyAges 18–45 - NCT06793891Recruiting
Ashwagandha extract for stress relief in women
This trial tests whether an ashwagandha supplement can help reduce high stress levels in women. If you are a woman feeling very stressed and meet the other requirements, this study might offer a natural way to manage stress.
Huntsville, AlabamaAges 30–59 - NCT06792877Recruiting
Mindfulness for thinking in early Alzheimer's
This study tests if mindfulness training can help protect thinking and memory in early-stage Alzheimer's disease. It compares mindfulness to other activities to see if it slows down memory loss.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 50–100 - NCT07459270Recruiting
Psychotic symptoms in methamphetamine users with and without cannabis
This study compares people who have psychosis from methamphetamine and also use cannabis with those who only have methamphetamine-induced psychosis. It aims to understand how cannabis may affect their symptoms.
Elâzığ, ElâzığAges 18–65 - NCT07459257Recruiting
Predicting psychiatric symptoms in methamphetamine psychosis
This study looks for patterns in psychiatric symptoms among people who have psychotic symptoms caused by methamphetamine use. You may qualify if you are 18-65, haven't taken psychiatric medication for at least a month, and do not have certain other health conditions.
Elâzığ, ElâzığAges 18–65 - NCT07462013Recruiting
Lifestyle changes to prevent memory loss with depression
This study tests if healthy lifestyle changes can protect memory and thinking skills in people with depression who have no or mild memory problems.
Taichung, TaichungAges 50–80 - NCT07459244Recruiting
ECG changes in people who use methamphetamine
This study looks at the electrical activity of the heart (ECG) in people who use methamphetamine, including those who develop psychosis from it. It compares them to healthy volunteers to see if methamphetamine affects heart function.
Elâzığ, ElâzığAges 18–65 - NCT07459660Enrolling by invitationPhase 2
Long-term study of ML-007C-MA for Alzheimer's psychosis
This trial tests a long-term treatment (ML-007C-MA) for people with Alzheimer's disease who have psychosis. It is for those who already completed an earlier study with the same drug and may benefit from continuing it. The goal is to see if ongoing treatment is helpful and safe.
Anaheim, CaliforniaAges 55–91 - NCT07456696RecruitingPhase 3
TSND-201 for PTSD treatment study
This trial tests if an investigational drug called TSND-201 can help treat PTSD. It is for people who have tried at least one other PTSD treatment before.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT07455383RecruitingPhase 3
Testing ALKS 2680 for adults with narcolepsy type 1
This study tests a new medication, ALKS 2680, to see if it helps reduce daytime sleepiness and other symptoms in adults with narcolepsy type 1. It may offer a new treatment option for people with this condition.
Cullman, AlabamaAges 18–70 - NCT07459699Recruiting
Probiotics for kids with mild ADHD
This study tests whether a probiotic supplement can help children with mild ADHD by improving communication between the gut and the brain. It may offer a natural way to support focus and behavior.
ShanghaiAges 8–11 - NCT06101056Recruiting
Preventing Sexual Assault and Harassment Among Air Force Airmen
This trial tests a program to prevent sexual assault and harassment among active duty Air Force members at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst. It's for junior enlisted airmen (ranks E1-E4) who want to take part in a study that could help make the base safer.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07454824Recruiting
Aligning medications with what matters most: patient portal trial
This study tests whether a patient portal tool can help older adults with memory problems and their care partners adjust medications to better match their personal goals and values. It is for people who are 65 or older, have mild cognitive impairment or dementia, are taking a medication that may not be ideal for their age, and use the patient portal.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 65 years+ - NCT07456020Recruiting
Measuring awareness after brain injury in the ICU
This study checks how awake and aware you are using two standard checklists (CRS-R and SECONDs). It's for people with recent brain injuries in intensive care who are still very dependent.
Hessisch Oldendorf, Lower SaxonyAges 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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Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov; specialty groupings are derived from each study’s conditions. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.