National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) sponsors 343 registered US clinical trials on ClinicalTrials.gov, 42 of them currently recruiting, and 256 completed. 29 of these trials are in Phase 3-4 (later-stage) and 106 in Phase 1-2 (earlier-stage). The most-studied condition in this pipeline is Healthy, with 21 trials.
Trial Pipeline
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Fear Conditioning Using Computer-Generated Virtual Reality
NCT00025844
Examination of Brain Serotonin Receptors in Patients With Mood Disorders
NCT00026832
Clonazepam and Paroxetine for Rapid Treatment of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
NCT00025740
Methylphenidate in Children and Adolescents With Pervasive Developmental Disorders
NCT00025779
Clinical Trial of Pramipexole in Bipolar Depression
NCT00025792
Sequenced Treatment Alternatives to Relieve Depression (STAR*D)
NCT00021528
Adolescence, Puberty, and Emotion Regulation
NCT00016731
Clinical Trial of Propranolol for Seasonal Affective Disorder
NCT00016666
Pilot Study of Levetiracetam (Keppra® (Registered Trademark)) for Bipolar Illness
NCT00015769
Effects of an Anti-Inflammatory Drug in Alzheimer's Disease
NCT00013650
CATIE-Alzheimer's Disease Trial
NCT00015548
Brain Imaging in Children With AD/HD
NCT00008892
Effects of Arousal and Stress in Anxiety
NCT00026559
CATIE- Schizophrenia Trial
NCT00014001
Treatment of Youth With ADHD and Anxiety
NCT00012584
Use of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) to Study Visual Attention
NCT00006285
Child & Adolescent Bipolar Disorder Brain Imaging and Treatment Study
NCT00006177
Bone Loss in Premenopausal Women With Depression
NCT00006180
Glycine to Treat Psychotic Disorders in Children
NCT00005658
Combined Hormone Replacement in Menstrually-Related Mood Disorders
NCT00005011
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of Neuropsychiatric Patients and Healthy Volunteers
NCT00004571
Evaluation and Follow-up of Individuals With Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and Related Conditions
NCT00004550
The Effect of Acetylcholine on Memory and Attention
NCT00001977
Heart Disease Risk Factors in Major Depression
NCT00001969
Omega-3 Fatty Acids in the Treatment of Bipolar Disorder: A Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial
NCT00001146
Electrophysiology and Blood Flow in Patients With Schizophrenia and Their Siblings
NCT00001921
Neuroimaging of St. John's Wort-Induced Changes of Serotonin Metabolism in Normal Subjects
NCT00001919
Eye Blink Response in Healthy Volunteers and Adults With Schizophrenia
NCT00001920
L-5-HTP-Related EMS
NCT00001918
Brain Imaging in Elderly People and Individuals With Alzheimer's Disease
NCT00001917
Use of Bone Biopsy to Better Understand the Causes of Decreased Bone Mineral Density in Depression
NCT00001916
Behavior Therapy for Children and Adolescents With Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
NCT00000386
Treatment of Major Depression With St. John's Wort (Hypericum)
NCT00005013
The Impact of Familiarity and Emotional Attachment on the Visual Processing of Faces
NCT00001913
Evaluation of Patients With Rapid Cycling Bipolar Disorder (RCBD)
NCT00001772
Treatment for Adolescents With Depression Study (TADS)
NCT00006286
Systematic Treatment Enhancement Program for Bipolar Disorder (STEP-BD)
NCT00012558
I-123 Brain Studies of Serotonin Metabolism in Psychiatric Patients and Normal Volunteers
NCT00001771
Self-Management Therapy for Youth With Schizophrenia
NCT00000387
Study of Fluoxetine in Patients With Depersonalization Disorder
NCT00004446
Randomized Study of the Effects of Glucose on Cognition in Healthy Young and Elderly People and Parkinson's Disease Patients
NCT00004451
Progestin (Progesterone-Like Hormones) Induced Dysphoria (Depressed Mood, Irritability, Anxiety)
NCT00001770
Treatment of Childhood Onset Psychiatric Disorders With Intravenous Immunoglobulin (IVIg)
NCT00001768
Treatment of Autism in Children and Adolescents
NCT00005014
Amoxicillin for the Treatment of Pediatric Autoimmune Disorders Associated With Streptococcal Infections
NCT00001658
Consequences of Conjugal Bereavement in Adults
NCT00001659
Comparison of Clozapine vs Olanzapine in Childhood-Onset Psychotic Disorders
NCT00001656
Use of Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) in Chronic Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
NCT00001657
The Role of Emotion in the Development of Psychopathology
NCT00001654
Continuation Electroconvulsive Therapy Vs Medication to Prevent Relapses in Patients With Major Depressive Disorder
NCT00000375
Phase Distribution
| Phase | Trial count |
|---|---|
| Phase 1 | 61 |
| Phase 2 | 45 |
| Phase 3 | 8 |
| Phase 4 | 21 |
Therapeutic Areas
What the Pipeline for National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) Shows
According to the ClinicalTrials.gov registry, National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) is linked to 343 US clinical trials across every stage of research activity. Of those, 42 studies are currently recruiting, about 12% of the sponsor's indexed portfolio, and 256 are already marked complete, representing roughly 75% of the total.
The phase mix for National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) reports 29 late-stage studies (Phase 3 and Phase 4 combined) and 106 earlier-phase studies (Phase 1 and Phase 2).
The top therapeutic focus area indexed for National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) is Healthy with 21 linked trials, and 9 other condition areas appear in the top list above.
How to read these pipeline numbers
Recruiting share is one of the more practical signals here: it reflects how much of a sponsor's research is presently open to new participants, while the completed share indicates the depth of finished work that has already contributed registry results. Both counts come directly from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and are refreshed on the registry side; this page mirrors the latest data pull without altering it.
A portfolio weighted toward Phase 3 usually reflects an organization advancing candidates toward regulatory review, where the research centers on comparative efficacy and broader safety across larger populations. A heavier Phase 1 and Phase 2 tilt generally indicates exploratory work, safety, dosing, and early signal detection, and is common among research-forward sponsors that seed many early programs. Phase 4 entries, when present, track interventions already in real-world use and typically focus on long-term safety, effectiveness across subgroups, or formulation comparisons.
That distribution is a quick read of where the organization concentrates its research attention; it does not imply product availability, market share, or any clinical endorsement. All numbers on this page come from ClinicalTrials.gov maintained by the National Library of Medicine, and counts can shift as new studies are registered or existing ones update their status. This information is provided for reference and educational purposes only, not as medical, investment, or regulatory advice, verify current details directly with ClinicalTrials.gov before relying on any figure here.
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