Mental health · Los Angeles area, CA
Mental health studies in Los Angeles area, CA
96 recruiting studies have a site in the Los Angeles area. This page includes nearby cities such as Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, Pasadena, Long Beach.
96 recruiting studiesSource: ClinicalTrials.gov, refreshed October 26, 2026How we list studies
2 studies with pay posted
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Pays up to
$1,125
Social Anxiety Study
CenExel · Sherman Oaks, CA
Ages 18–65 · Male/Female
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Pays up to
$1,000
Major Depression Trials
CenExel · Sherman Oaks, CA
Ages 18–65 · Male/Female
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More recruiting studies (pay not posted)
- RecruitingPhase 1Overnight stay mentioned
Determining Efficacy and Safety of BXCL501 in Agitation Associated With Pediatric Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder
BioXcel Therapeutics Inc
- Location
- Anaheim, CA + 3 other US sites
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 10–17
- RecruitingHealthy volunteersPhase 3
Safety and Efficacy of Brilaroxazine (RP5063) in Schizophrenia
Reviva Pharmaceuticals
- Location
- Garden Grove, CA + 16 other US sites
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 18–65
- RecruitingPhase 3
A Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of KarXT for the Treatment of Manic Episodes in Bipolar-I Disorder
Bristol-Myers Squibb
- Location
- Anaheim, CA + 18 other US sites
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 18–65
- RecruitingPhase 3
A Phase 3 Trial of DT120 for Major Depressive Disorder (Ascend)
Definium Therapeutics US, Inc.
- Location
- Orange, CA + 22 other US sites
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 18–74
- RecruitingPhase 3
A Study to Evaluate the Maintenance Effect of Osavampator as an Adjunctive Treatment in Participants With Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)
Neurocrine Biosciences
- Location
- Oceanside, CA + 19 other US sites
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 18+
- Recruiting
A Prospective, Multi-center, Randomized Controlled Blinded Trial Demonstrating the Safety and Effectiveness of VNS Therapy® System as Adjunctive Therapy Versus a No Stimulation Control in Subjects With…
LivaNova
- Location
- Costa Mesa, CA + 49 other US sites
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 18+
- RecruitingPhase 3
A Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of KarXT for the Treatment of Manic Episodes in Bipolar-I Disorder (BALSAM-2)
Bristol-Myers Squibb
- Location
- Culver City, CA + 20 other US sites
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 18–65
- RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
ACP-204 in Adults With Alzheimer's Disease Psychosis
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc.
- Location
- Costa Mesa, CA + 34 other US sites
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 55–95
- RecruitingPhase 4
A Study to Evaluate the Effect of KarXT on Urological Safety
Bristol-Myers Squibb
- Location
- Bellflower, CA + 12 other US sites
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 18–65
- RecruitingPhase 4
A Study of Zunveyl on Safety, Tolerability, Neuropsychiatric Symptoms, and Caregiver Distress in Alzheimer's Disease (RESOLVE)
Alpha Cognition, Inc
- Location
- Irvine, CA + 21 other US sites
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 50+
- RecruitingPhase 3
Open-Label Extension Study to Assess the Long-Term Safety and Tolerability of KarXT in Subjects With Psychosis Associated With Alzheimer's Disease (ADEPT-3)
Karuna Therapeutics, Inc., a Bristol Myers Squibb company
- Location
- Anaheim, CA + 56 other US sites
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 55–90
- Recruiting
Treatment ResistAnt Depression Subcallosal CingulatE Network DBS (TRANSCEND)
Abbott Medical Devices
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA + 24 other US sites
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 22–70
- RecruitingPhase 3
A Study of a Deuterated Psilocin Analog (CYB003) in Humans With Major Depressive Disorder
Cybin IRL Limited
- Location
- Glendale, CA + 27 other US sites
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 18–85
- RecruitingPhase 3
A Study to Evaluate the Long-term Safety and Tolerability of Xanomeline and Trospium Chloride for the Treatment of Psychiatric Disorders in Children and Adolescents
Karuna Therapeutics, Inc., a Bristol Myers Squibb company
- Location
- Anaheim, CA + 12 other US sites
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 5–17
- RecruitingPhase 2
A Long-Term Open-Label Study of ML-007C-MA in Adults With Schizophrenia
MapLight Therapeutics
- Location
- Bellflower, CA + 41 other US sites
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 18–65
- RecruitingPhase 2
ALTO-100 in Bipolar Disorder With Depression (BD-D)
Alto Neuroscience
- Location
- Chino, CA + 38 other US sites
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 18–70
- RecruitingPhase 3
Clinical Assessment of Response in the Treatment of Depression With Daytime Sleepiness Using Solriamfetol
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
- Location
- Bellflower, CA + 35 other US sites
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 18–65
- RecruitingPhase 3
Forward Treatment of Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Using Solriamfetol (FOCUS-2)
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
- Location
- Anaheim, CA + 28 other US sites
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 6–11
- RecruitingPhase 3
Forward Treatment of Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Using Solriamfetol (FOCUS-3)
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
- Location
- Anaheim, CA + 27 other US sites
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 12–17
- RecruitingPhase 2
A Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness of DT-101 in Patients With Depression
Draig Therapeutics Ltd
- Location
- Oceanside, CA + 18 other US sites
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 18–75
- RecruitingPhase 2
A Study of Brenipatide in Adult Participants With Bipolar Disorder (RENEW-Bipolar-1)
Eli Lilly and Company
- Location
- Orange, CA + 19 other US sites
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 18–75
- RecruitingPhase 2
A Study of Brenipatide in Adult Participants With Schizophrenia
Eli Lilly and Company
- Location
- Bellflower, CA + 31 other US sites
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 18–55
- RecruitingPhase 3
A Study of Brenipatide (LY3537031) in Adult Participants With Major Depressive Disorder
Eli Lilly and Company
- Location
- Irvine, CA + 28 other US sites
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 18–75
- RecruitingPhase 2
A Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of SPT-300 (GlyphAllo) in Participants With Major Depressive Disorder, With or Without Anxious Distress (BUOY-1 Study)
Seaport Therapeutics
- Location
- Chino, CA + 26 other US sites
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 18–65
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