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
- NCT06782815Recruiting
Acupuncture for stress-related insomnia in young adults
This trial tests whether specific acupuncture points can improve sleep in people with insomnia linked to stress and mood. It focuses on adults under 40 who have had trouble sleeping for at least two weeks.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–40 - NCT06802952Recruiting
Personalized magnetic brain stimulation for early psychosis risk
This study tests whether a type of magnetic brain stimulation (rTMS) can help people who are at high risk for psychosis. The stimulation is personalized using a brain scan called magnetoencephalography (MEG) to target the right areas.
ShanghaiAges 13–35 - NCT06820125Recruiting
Combined cognitive and motor rehab for MS
This trial compares cognitive rehab alone versus cognitive plus motor rehab using high-tech tools for people with multiple sclerosis who have mild thinking problems and some walking difficulty. It aims to see if adding movement exercises improves outcomes more than cognitive training alone.
Verona, veronaAges 18 years+ - NCT06823492Recruiting
Early life and brain study
This study looks at how your early life experiences may affect your brain and behavior. You would visit the University of Manchester for assessments and help researchers understand these connections.
ManchesterAges 18–25 - NCT05540288RecruitingPhase 3
Nalmefene vs placebo to reduce cravings in behavioral addictions
This study tests whether nalmefene, a non-opioid medicine, can reduce craving episodes in people with behavioral addictions like gambling, food addiction, or sexual addiction. Participants keep tracking cravings weekly, and compare the nalmefene effect against a placebo in addition to their usual care.
BesançonAges 18 years+ - NCT05893524Recruiting
Dementia and walking study using simple movement tests
This study looks at how memory problems and walking/mobility are connected. It may help researchers understand better ways to assess dementia risk and mobility changes early.
Falun, Dalarna CountyAges 37–94 - NCT06776887Recruiting
Virtual reality exercises for burn recovery on legs
This trial tests whether virtual reality exercises can help people with leg burns improve balance and reduce depression and anxiety. It is for people who had a large thermal burn on their lower body at least 3 months ago.
GizaAges 35–55 - NCT06129942Recruiting
Light therapy for Parkinson's disease
This trial tests whether regular light therapy can help people with Parkinson's disease. It is designed for patients whose symptoms are at a moderate stage and whose medication has been stable for a month or more.
Suzhou, JiangsuAges 50–80 - NCT06286722Recruiting
Better rehab for seniors with hip fracture and memory issues
This trial tests a new rehab program for older adults who recently broke a hip and also have mild to moderate memory problems. The program aims to help them recover better after surgery.
FrederiksbergAges 65 years+ - NCT07413887Recruiting
Family program for obsessive thoughts and behaviors in youth
This trial tests a family-based program for children and teens with mild to moderate obsessive thoughts or compulsive behaviors. It aims to help reduce distress and improve daily functioning at home and school.
FrederiksbergAges 3–17 - NCT07410078Recruiting
Comparing medicines given before surgery for children
This trial compares different medicines given by mouth before surgery to see which works best to help children relax and have less pain. If your child is having day surgery, this study might help find the best pre-surgery medicine for them.
AnkaraAges 4–12 - NCT07413055RecruitingPhase 3
Comparing two doses of dexamethasone for dental implant pain
This study tests whether a higher dose of dexamethasone (8 mg) works better than a lower dose (4 mg) for reducing pain after getting a single dental implant. It may help find the best way to manage discomfort after surgery.
MuscatAges 21–80 - NCT07410507RecruitingPhase 2
Study of Brenipatide for adults with schizophrenia
This trial tests an investigational drug called brenipatide for people with schizophrenia who are already on a stable medication regimen. The goal is to see if adding this drug helps reduce relapses.
Little Rock, ArkansasAges 18–55 - NCT07407777Recruiting
Can a daily drink improve your gut health and mood?
This trial tests a powder made from mushrooms and algae that you mix into a drink once a day for 30 days. Researchers want to see if it helps with minor tummy troubles and how you feel emotionally.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07412756RecruitingPhase 3
Brenipatide for major depressive disorder
This trial tests a new medication, Brenipatide, to see if it helps people with major depression who are already on a stable treatment. You would need to inject the study drug yourself and complete questionnaires.
Moorpark, CaliforniaAges 18–75 - NCT06606353Recruiting
Talk-to-Jo: A digital companion for memory issues
This trial tests a French-speaking digital assistant called Talk-to-Jo for people recently diagnosed with mild to moderate memory or thinking problems and their caregivers. The goal is to see if this tool helps both the person with memory issues and the person caring for them.
Montreal, QuebecAges 65 years+ - NCT06605092Recruiting
How people react emotionally to musical paintings
This study looks at how people of different ages emotionally react to a digital artwork that combines impressionist paintings with music. It will help researchers understand emotional responses and maybe improve art therapy or wellness tools.
Montreal, QuebecAges 18 years+ - NCT06777277Recruiting
Couple therapy for low sexual desire or arousal
This study tests a type of talk therapy for couples where one partner has a sexual interest/arousal disorder (low desire or difficulty getting aroused). The therapy helps partners work together to improve their sexual relationship.
Vancouver, British ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT07415460Recruiting
SKY breath meditation study for college student stress
This study tests if a breathing technique called SKY Breath Meditation can help college students feel less stressed and more connected. You would attend a weekend retreat and join online sessions over 8 weeks.
Tuscaloosa, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT07408037Recruiting
Child breathing game before surgery for anxiety and delirium
This trial tests if a fun breathing exercise before surgery can help reduce anxiety and confusion in young children. Your child may be eligible if they are 3-7 years old and having planned surgery.
Bursa, BursaAges 3–7 - NCT07413458Recruiting
VR nature for alcohol use disorder
This trial tests whether using virtual reality (VR) nature scenes can help people with alcohol use disorder who also have depression. You'll be in an intensive outpatient program and may try VR sessions to see if they reduce cravings and improve mood.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 18 years+ - NCT07407946Recruiting
Blended trauma therapy with compassion for teens with PTSD
This trial tests a new way to deliver trauma-focused therapy by combining in-person sessions with a digital app, and adding a compassion component. It may help teenagers with PTSD who are receiving child and adolescent psychiatric care.
UmeåAges 12–17 - NCT07409792Enrolling by invitation
Ear seed therapy for anxiety, sleep, and IVF success
This trial tests if sticking tiny seeds on ear points (auricular therapy) can help women going through IVF feel less anxious, sleep better, and possibly improve their chances of pregnancy. It is for women with infertility who are about to have a frozen embryo transfer and have some anxiety or sleep problems.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 20–45 - NCT07411833Enrolling by invitation
Brain stimulation for stress and burnout in university staff
This study tests whether a gentle brain stimulation technique called tDCS can help reduce stress and burnout in university staff. It involves 10 sessions of treatment, and researchers will check if it improves how you feel at work.
Almada, Setúbal DistrictAges 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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