Clinical Trials

NIMH supports research studies on mental health and disorders. Participate, refer a patient, or learn about results of studies.

• Find NIMH studies conducted at the NIH Clinical Center in Bethesda, MD.
• Find information on becoming a healthy volunteer for NIH clinical trials.
• Find all NIMH-sponsored trials, including those that are completed or no longer accepting participants, by searching ClinicalTrials.gov, the NIH/National Library of Medicine's registry of federally and privately funded clinical trials for all diseases.

Related Resources for the Public

NIMH: A Participant's Guide to Mental Health Clinical Research

National Library of Medicine (NLM)

• ClinicalTrials.gov: What Is a Clinical Trial? and Glossary of Clinical Trial Terms
• MedlinePlus Clinical Trials Information: English and en español

Resources for Clinical Trials Investigators

Information for Researchers Conducting Studies
Instructions for ClinicalTrials.gov registration; scientific resources, special reports and policies, news and events

Limited Access Data Sets from NIMH-Supported Clinical Trials

NIMH Policy for Recruitment of Participants in Clinical Research

News

Phase I Results of the CATIE Alzheimer's Disease Study

New Schizophrenia Trial: Does Method of Administering Medication Make a Difference?

Early Findings from Largest NIMH-Funded Research Program on Bipolar Disorder Begin to Build Evidence-Base on Best Treatment Options

Results for Sequenced Treatment Alternatives to Relieve Depression (STAR*D) Study

Clinical Antipsychotic Trials of Intervention Effectiveness (CATIE): NIMH Study To Guide Treatment Choices for Schizophrenia

NIMH Research on Treatment for Adolescents with Depression Study (TADS): Combination Treatment Most Effective in Adolescents with Depression