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
- 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+ - NCT07410936Recruiting
Self-Acupressure for Social Jet Lag in Female Students
This study tests whether a daily self-acupressure routine (gently pressing on specific points on your body) can help reduce social jet lag—the mismatch between your sleep schedule on school days versus free days—in female health-science students. It involves a 12-week home practice and tracking your sleep quality.
Niğde, MerkezAges 18–25 - NCT07413562Recruiting
Nerve stimulation for memory problems after brain injury
This trial tests whether stimulating a nerve in the wrist (median nerve) can help improve thinking and memory problems in people who have had a recent traumatic brain injury. It is for adults with moderate injuries who have trouble with memory and thinking.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–64 - NCT07408934Enrolling by invitation
Group therapy for feeling safer with psychosis
This trial tests a group therapy program called the Feeling Safe Programme for people with psychosis. It aims to help you learn new ways to cope with your symptoms and feel safer. It meets once a week for 75 minutes.
Ottawa, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT07408206RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Virtual reality for sleep, dreams, and mental health
This study tests if a virtual reality program can help with mild anxiety by improving sleep and dreaming. You'll wear a headband during sleep to track your dreams.
Evanston, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT07407829Recruiting
Step by Step Back: a physical activity program for stress exhaustion
This study tests whether a gradual physical activity program (called Step by Step Back) can help adults who are suffering from stress-related exhaustion. If you are feeling deeply exhausted and burned out but not in a crisis, this gentle walking-and-activity plan might help you regain energy step by step.
StockholmAges 20–64 - NCT07413744RecruitingPhase 1
Gut health and probiotics study for memory concerns
This study looks at how a probiotic supplement affects the gut and thinking in older adults, including those with mild cognitive impairment or Alzheimer's. It may help explain if improving gut health can support brain health.
Madison, WisconsinAges 60 years+ - NCT07407842Enrolling by invitation
Recovery through peer support for mental health
This study tests a peer support program where people with similar mental health experiences help each other in recovery. It's for adults in Sweden who receive mental health services and have conditions like mood, anxiety, or psychotic disorders.
LundAges 18 years+ - NCT07411612Recruiting
Blood markers and confusion after surgery in older adults
This study looks at how inflammation and brain-related substances in the blood after surgery are linked to confusion (delirium) in older adults. It aims to find early warning signs to prevent this common complication.
ViennaAges 65 years+ - NCT07411222Recruiting
Emotional Eating, Sleep, and Metabolic Health Study
This study examines how emotional eating, sleep quality, and mental state relate to metabolic syndrome (a group of conditions like high blood pressure, high blood sugar, and extra belly fat) in people with stable schizophrenia or bipolar disorder. It aims to help understand and improve overall health.
Bolu, BoluAges 18–65 - NCT07415941Recruiting
Mindfulness and nerve stimulation for back pain and depression
This trial tests if combining mindfulness-based meditation with a gentle nerve stimulation device (applied to the ear) can help people aged 50–85 with chronic low back pain and depression. The goal is to reduce pain and improve mood without changing your current medications.
Tallahassee, FloridaAges 50–85 - NCT07414251Recruiting
Preparing children for heart procedures
This study looks at how children prepare for heart surgery or a heart catheterization. It will ask families to fill out questionnaires to help improve preoperative care.
Berlin, State of BerlinAges Up to 18 years - NCT07415707Recruiting
Reducing alcohol and taking probiotics for brain health in older adults
This study tests whether cutting back on alcohol and taking probiotics can improve memory and thinking in older adults who are heavy drinkers. If you are interested in drinking less, you may be able to join.
Miami, FloridaAges 65–84 - NCT07415408Enrolling by invitation
App-based protein support for healthy aging
This trial tests whether a smartphone app can help older adults get more protein in their diet. If you are 65 or older, can use a smartphone, and are open to changing your eating habits, this study may help you stay healthy as you age.
NijmegenAges 60 years+ - NCT07415915Enrolling by invitation
Heart rate biofeedback for stress in dentistry students
This trial tests if a technique called heart rate variability biofeedback (HRVB) can help reduce stress and anxiety in students moving from classroom to clinical training. It may be a good fit if you are a 4th-year dentistry student starting clinical work.
Almada, Setúbal DistrictAges 18 years+ - NCT07412132RecruitingPhase 3
Testing lacosamide for hard-to-treat bipolar depression
This study tests if a medication called lacosamide can help people with bipolar depression that has not improved with at least two other treatments. It's for those with moderate to severe depression in bipolar I or II.
São Paulo, São PauloAges 18–65 - 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+ - 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 - NCT07411807Recruiting
Early help for eating disorders: Can a short phone program improve care?
This trial tests whether a brief early support program helps adults with anorexia or bulimia stay engaged in treatment. It's for people living in the Île-de-France region who have just asked for specialized care.
ParisAges 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 - NCT07410481Recruiting
Therapy for PTSD after a cardiac arrest
This study compares two talking therapies for PTSD after a cardiac arrest. One combines mindfulness and acceptance with gradual exposure to difficult memories; the other focuses on present life challenges. Both aim to reduce distress and improve quality of life.
New York, New YorkAges 18–81 - NCT07415889Recruiting
Psychological coaching after arm fracture surgery
This trial tests if structured psychological coaching helps people who are feeling emotionally vulnerable after surgery for a broken upper arm bone. It's for those who have a high tendency toward anxiety or stress (neuroticism) and had surgery within the last two weeks.
AmsterdamAges 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 - NCT06821373Recruiting
Chatbot to help teens reduce digital addiction and stress
This trial tests a chatbot designed to help teenagers cut down on internet gaming and social media addiction, reduce sedentary behavior, and improve mental well-being. If you or your teen spend a lot of time online and feel stressed, this study may offer support.
Hong KongAges 10–19
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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