Advancing mental health science through ethical, evidence-based clinical research

Our Clinical Trial & Research division bridges the gap between emerging psychological science and real-world patient care.

Who we work with
RCI-approved, ISO-certified infrastructure supporting rigorous, ethical research at every stage.

Whether you are a pharmaceutical sponsor, an academic institution, or a participant seeking access to cutting-edge mental health interventions, we offer end-to-end research support across psychiatric, psychological and behavioural health domains.

Our multidisciplinary team — clinical psychologists, psychiatrists and academic researchers — ensures every study is conducted with methodological integrity and participant welfare at the forefront.

Research specialisations

Where we focus

Our core research interests reflect the most pressing mental health challenges in India today. We conduct original and collaborative research in the following specialised domains.

  • Psychotherapy Outcome Studies

    Randomised controlled trials assessing the efficacy of CBT, ACT, DBT and other evidence-based psychological interventions.

  • Psychometric Tool Validation

    Development, standardisation and validation of psychological assessment instruments for Indian clinical populations.

  • Epidemiological & Prevalence Studies

    Population-level mental health surveys, incidence mapping and public mental health data collection across Madhya Pradesh.

  • Ethics & Regulatory Compliance

    Full IEC/IRB facilitation, informed consent management and CTRI registration support for research investigators.

  • Statistical Analysis & Reporting

    Biostatistical consultation, SPSS and R-based data analysis, and manuscript preparation for peer-reviewed publication.

Governance and affiliations

How our research is held to account

  • Ethical governance

    All studies are conducted under an independent ethics committee's oversight, with strict adherence to GCP and ICMR guidelines.

  • Academic–clinical integration

    Direct affiliation with the Department of Psychiatry at Index Medical College enables interdisciplinary research design.

  • APA & IPS membership

    National and international professional affiliations ensure alignment with global research standards and ethics codes.

Questions

Research — common questions

Can pharmaceutical companies or NGOs collaborate with Psypathology on research projects?

Absolutely. We welcome research collaborations with pharmaceutical sponsors, academic institutions, NGOs and government health agencies. Our team provides full site management, participant recruitment, data collection and reporting support. Contact us to discuss your study requirements.

What is the average participant intake capacity per study?

Our intake capacity varies by study design and therapeutic area. We can typically enrol 30 to 150 participants per study, depending on eligibility criteria and timeline.

Do you support the publication and dissemination of research findings?

Yes. Our academic team provides end-to-end manuscript writing support, journal selection guidance and Vancouver-style citation formatting for peer-reviewed publication.

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Next step

Discuss a study with our research team.

Tell us about your study requirements and we will outline site management, participant recruitment, data collection and reporting support.