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
- NCT07432776RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Pickleball program for adults with autism
This study tests if playing pickleball twice a week for 8 weeks is a good activity for adults with autism. The goal is to see if it's fun, safe, and helpful for physical and social health.
Middletown, PennsylvaniaAges 18–45 - NCT07430800Recruiting
AI-Powered CBT for Anxiety in University Students
This study tests whether personalized computer models can improve cognitive behavioral therapy (a talk therapy that helps change thinking patterns) for anxiety. It's for university students who have mild to moderate anxiety and are comfortable with being recorded during sessions.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07433712Recruiting
Project REACH: telehealth support for people who use drugs
This trial uses video calls and telehealth to connect people who use drugs with health services and support. The goal is to make it easier to get care and stay healthy.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT07430774Recruiting
Depression, emotions, and heart rate in teens
This study looks at how your relationship with your parent and your emotions affect your heart rate and depression. You will wear a Fitbit for a week and answer questionnaires about your feelings and daily habits.
Dallas, TexasAges 12–18 - NCT07429578Recruiting
Brain stimulation for anxiety and insomnia
This study tests whether a gentle, non-invasive brain stimulation technique (tACS) can help people who have both generalized anxiety and long-term sleep problems. It aims to see if this treatment can reduce anxiety and improve sleep.
São Paulo, São PauloAges 18–65 - NCT07428460Recruiting
Speedy brain stimulation for persistent negative symptoms in schizophrenia
This trial tests if a new, faster form of brain stimulation called accelerated neuromodulation therapy can help reduce negative symptoms (like loss of motivation or social withdrawal) in people with schizophrenia. It aims to see if this treatment can improve daily functioning and quality of life.
Montreal, QuebecAges 18–65 - NCT07430488Recruiting
Reading a book to help emotions after hysterectomy
This trial tests if reading a personal story about hysterectomy can help women of childbearing age manage their emotions after surgery. It aims to see if this simple activity reduces stress and improves emotional well-being.
BordeauxAges 18–42 - NCT07433491Recruiting
Blue-blocking glasses for sleep problems in teens
This study tests if blue-blocking glasses can help teenagers with sleep problems like insomnia or delayed sleep phase, which are linked to mental health conditions. You would wear the glasses in the evening for a short period to see if they improve your sleep.
Haugesund, RogalandAges 12–18 - NCT07432204Recruiting
Therapeutic music listening after stroke
This trial tests whether listening to music can help reduce anxiety and depression in people who have had a stroke within the past 3 months. It is designed for those who are experiencing significant emotional distress after their stroke.
PaviaAges 18 years+ - NCT07429617Recruiting
Darkness retreat study for healthy adults
This study explores the effects of spending time in complete darkness. You might join if you are generally healthy, not taking any mental health medication, and not currently in therapy.
Poznan, WielkopolskaAges 30–50 - NCT06778811RecruitingPhase 4
Sleep quality study for heart surgery patients
This trial studies sleep problems before and after heart surgery. It tests two medicines to see if they can help improve sleep. This may help you recover better after surgery.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 40–75 - NCT06814314Recruiting
Kids' metabolism and antipsychotic medication study
This study looks at how antipsychotic medicines affect metabolism in children ages 5-17. It compares those with and without metabolic issues, and a group not taking these medicines, to understand how their bodies process energy.
Bosisio Parini, LCAges 5–17 - NCT05997212Recruiting
Can brain stimulation help with thinking skills in alcohol use disorder?
This study tests if a noninvasive brain stimulation technique called repetitive TMS (rTMS) can improve thinking skills like decision-making and focus in people recovering from alcohol use disorder. You must have been alcohol-free for 8 weeks to 5 years.
Querétaro City, QuerétaroAges 25–59 - NCT06544941Recruiting
Improving sleep and mental health in new moms
This study compares two types of bassinets to see if one helps mothers sleep better and feel less stressed after childbirth. It is for pregnant women with a military connection who are willing to use a bassinet and give a blood sample.
Colorado Springs, ColoradoAges 18–45 - NCT06773143Recruiting
Esketamine for sleep quality during breast cancer chemo
This trial tests whether a low dose of esketamine can improve sleep quality in women with breast cancer who are receiving neoadjuvant chemotherapy. If you have trouble sleeping during treatment, this study may find a new way to help.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 18–65 - NCT07421219Recruiting
Artemis study for children with a rare movement disorder
This study collects information from children with a specific type of cerebral palsy called ataxic CP. It aims to better understand the condition, which could help improve future care.
LeuvenAges 5–8 - NCT07420829Recruiting
Emotions and development in preschoolers
This study looks at how emotions and thinking skills develop in children aged 3 to 6 who go to preschool. The goal is to understand what affects a child's growth and to find better ways to support them.
Gdansk, Pomeranian VoivodeshipAges 3–6 - NCT07423273Recruiting
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy for post-stroke depression
This study tests if breathing pure oxygen in a special chamber (hyperbaric oxygen therapy) can help people who have been depressed since having a stroke. It may offer a new way to treat depression that hasn't improved with standard medications.
ZrifinAges 50–85 - NCT07420075Enrolling by invitation
Alzheimer's registry for people with memory problems
This registry collects information from people with mild cognitive impairment or Alzheimer's disease who are starting a new medication. It helps researchers learn more about these conditions and their treatments over time.
Waltham, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT07422857RecruitingPhase 3
A PET scan for detecting signs of Alzheimer's
This trial uses a new type of PET scan to look for specific proteins in the brain that are linked to Alzheimer's disease. It will help doctors see how these proteins relate to cognitive decline and compare scans from people with normal thinking to those with memory problems.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 50 years+ - NCT07420283RecruitingPhase 2
Study of Brenipatide for opioid use disorder
This trial tests a new medicine called Brenipatide for people with opioid use disorder who are already taking buprenorphine but still occasionally use non-prescribed opioids. It aims to see if the study drug can help reduce opioid use.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 18–75 - NCT07420816RecruitingPhase 2
Testing a new drug for insomnia
This trial tests a new medication, APSTZD, to see how well it works and how safe it is for people with insomnia, especially those who have trouble staying asleep through the night.
Bragança Paulista, São PauloAges 18–64 - NCT06817746Recruiting
Telehealth program for babies showing early signs of autism
This study offers a telehealth (video call) program for families with babies under 18 months who show early signs of autism. The goal is to provide support and check if this remote approach helps with development.
Pisa, ItalyAges 9 months–1.4 years - NCT04399200Recruiting
Study apnea after stroke to prevent new heart events
This trial looks at sleep apnea (breathing pauses during sleep) in people soon after a first stroke or a TIA, to see if it can be linked to new cardiovascular (heart/blood vessel) events. It also aims to make sure you can safely follow the study and rehabilitation plan.
GrenobleAges 18–85
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.