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
- NCT07449117Recruiting
Brain stimulation for language in mild cognitive decline
This study tests a new type of gentle brain stimulation (called temporal interference) to see if it can improve language processing in people with mild cognitive impairment. The stimulation uses electrodes placed on the head and is done while you are in an MRI scanner.
Brno, South MoravianAges 60–80 - NCT07451613RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Stem cell therapy trial for Huntington's disease
This trial tests whether human neural stem cells are safe and tolerable for people with Huntington's disease. It involves a neurosurgical procedure to inject the cells into the brain, along with MRI scans and other monitoring.
Irvine, CaliforniaAges 18–65 - NCT07448675Enrolling by invitation
Thinking and memory in untreated severe mental illness
This study looks at how severe mental illness affects thinking and memory in people who have never been treated. It may help researchers understand the early brain changes and find better ways to help.
TianjinAges 18–65 - NCT07451574Enrolling by invitation
Study of non-alcoholic drinks for alcohol treatment
This study tests whether providing non-alcoholic drinks helps people in treatment for alcohol use disorder. You must be enrolled in Ria Health and have at least two symptoms of alcohol use disorder.
Stanford, CaliforniaAges 21–89 - NCT07452939Recruiting
Brain stimulation to help memory after ICU delirium
This study tests if a noninvasive brain stimulation technique called theta burst stimulation can improve thinking and memory problems that can happen after a stay in the ICU with delirium. It may help people who are still having cognitive issues a few months after leaving the hospital.
Gainesville, FloridaAges 50–75 - NCT07447089Recruiting
EMDR therapy for cancer patients with PTSD
This study tests a treatment combining group and individual EMDR therapy to help cancer patients who have post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) from their diagnosis or treatment.
MilanAges 18–100 - NCT07449273Recruiting
Breathing exercises after breast surgery
This study tests breathing exercises to help you recover after breast surgery. It may improve your breathing and comfort during recovery.
Istanbul, IstanbulAges 18 years+ - NCT07447635Recruiting
Testing a program to help cancer survivors quit smoking and reduce drinking
This study tests a program (MBI) to help cancer survivors quit smoking and cut back on alcohol. It's designed for people who want to make these changes in the next 30 days.
Tampa, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT07449416Recruiting
Ceribell Delirium Monitor Study in ICU Patients
This pilot study tests a special brain monitor (called Ceribell EEG) to see if it can help detect delirium in ICU patients. Delirium is a state of confusion that can happen during a serious illness, and this monitor may help doctors catch it early.
Irvine, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05726045Recruiting
Sleep-based brain training to help you quit smoking
This study tests a way to improve smoking cessation using special sleep-based brain stimulation and memory support. If it works, it may help you stay committed to quitting by strengthening helpful brain learning during sleep.
Mannheim, Baden-WurttembergAges 18–65 - NCT06800118Recruiting
Music to reduce anxiety and vasospasm during heart catheterization
This study tests if listening to music during a heart catheterization procedure (through the wrist) can help reduce anxiety and prevent blood vessel spasms. You may be a good fit if you are having your first catheterization for a non-emergency reason.
Mersin, yenisehirAges 18 years+ - NCT06379971RecruitingPhase 1
Choline for cannabis use in pregnancy
This trial tests whether taking choline (a vitamin-like nutrient) during pregnancy can help protect the baby's brain development in women who use cannabis. It aims to understand if choline supplementation can reduce potential risks linked to cannabis use.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 18–45 - NCT05913531Recruiting
Use of past delirium data from adult patients
This trial looks back at information already collected from past patients, focusing on delirium (confusion that can happen during serious illness or after anesthesia). It doesn’t test a new treatment—its goal is to learn patterns from existing records to improve future care.
BerlinAges 18–100 - NCT07441070Recruiting
Ashwagandha for stress and sleep in sexual and gender minorities
This study tests whether an Ashwagandha root extract supplement can help lower stress, anxiety, and improve sleep quality in adults who experience stress related to being a sexual or gender minority. You would take the supplement daily for a set period and report how you feel.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18–45 - NCT07439744Recruiting
Omega-3 for Depression and Obesity
This study tests whether omega-3 fatty acids can improve depression in people with obesity. It looks at how these healthy fats might reduce inflammation and help mood.
Taichung, TaichungAges 18–54 - NCT07443033Recruiting
Psychosocial factors in dual diagnosis for hospital patients
This study looks at the emotional and social factors that affect people with a dual diagnosis, which means having both a mental health condition and a substance use problem. By understanding these factors, doctors hope to improve care for patients during their hospital stay.
Plasencia, CaceresAges 18 years+ - NCT05767242Recruiting
Early brain tests in babies at language risk
This study looks for early brain signals that may predict future language difficulties in very young children. It compares babies with a family history of language problems to babies without, using safe testing to see what markers show up early.
Bosisio Parini, LCAges 6 months–8 years - NCT04414215Recruiting
Emotion-focused brain training for schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder
This study tests a structured cognitive (thinking/skill) training program aimed at improving how people manage emotions. It may help by teaching emotion regulation skills alongside existing care.
Athens, GeorgiaAges 18–60 - NCT06807801Recruiting
Baby swimming for postpartum depression and bonding
This study looks at whether taking your baby for swimming sessions can help with feelings of depression and strengthen the bond between you and your baby after childbirth.
UppsalaAges 18 years+ - NCT06806891Recruiting
Walking meditation for restless legs in dialysis
This trial tests if Buddhist walking meditation can help restless leg syndrome in people on hemodialysis. If you have both conditions and are not obese, you may qualify.
Dokki, Giza GovernorateAges 35–65 - NCT07439276Recruiting
Social thinking in kids with neurodevelopmental disorders
This study looks at how children and teens with autism or ADHD understand social situations. It uses games and tasks to measure social thinking skills, which may help doctors better support these kids.
ParisAges 8–16 - NCT07441928Recruiting
Smoking and brain connections in schizophrenia
This study looks at how smoking affects brain networks in people with schizophrenia. It uses brain scans to see differences between smokers and non-smokers.
Hong KongAges 18 years+ - NCT07435740Recruiting
Online sleep coaching for parents of autistic children
This study tests a telehealth program where parents learn techniques to help their young child with autism fall asleep and stay asleep. The goal is to improve the child's sleep without needing medication.
Cleveland, OhioAges 3–7 - NCT07439224Recruiting
Qigong and exercise for panic disorder
This study tests whether gentle movement exercises like qigong, combined with other physical activities, can help people with panic disorder feel better. It compares these exercises to standard care.
IzmirAges 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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