Clinical trials
Acceptability clinical trials
Below are recruiting acceptability clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 224 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06647589Recruiting
Acceptance and commitment therapy for religious ocd
This study tests a therapy called acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) to help people with religious obsessions and compulsions (scrupulosity). It aims to reduce distress and improve daily functioning.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT06704061Recruiting
Online yoga vs ACT for chronic pain in veterans
This study compares online yoga with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), a type of talk therapy, to see which helps veterans better manage long-lasting muscle or bone pain. You can join from home through the internet.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06795867Recruiting
ACT therapy for chronic migraine disability
This study tests whether Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), a type of talk therapy that helps you accept difficult thoughts and feelings, can reduce disability caused by chronic migraine. You will be placed in one of two groups to compare ACT with your usual care.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–65 - NCT06816082Recruiting
Online therapy for chronic pain rehabilitation
This trial tests if adding internet-based acceptance therapy to standard pain rehabilitation helps adults with chronic pain. It is for patients at the Linköping pain clinic who have internet access.
Linköping, Östergötland CountyAges 18 years+ - NCT06839859RecruitingPhase 2
Family Acceptance Project online pilot study
This trial tests an online program called Family Acceptance Project to help LGBTQ+ youth of color and their families improve acceptance and reduce rejection. You and a caregiver will join separate online group sessions to learn communication and support skills.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 14 years+ - NCT06981312Recruiting
Internet therapy for teens with chronic pain
This study tests two online treatments for teenagers with chronic pain: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and pain education. It aims to see if these programs help reduce pain and improve daily life, and parents join a separate support program.
VallentunaAges 13–19 - NCT07033832Recruiting
Parent Support Program Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
This study tests a type of counseling (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) to help parents of children with complex medical needs cope with stress. If you join, you will attend in-person group sessions designed to support you and improve your well-being.
Hong KongAges 18 years+ - NCT07067619Recruiting
Pain acceptance training for emotional and physical distress
This trial tests a training program to help people accept chronic pain and emotional distress. It looks at how thinking patterns might help or hinder progress.
HaifaAges 18–70 - NCT07325929Recruiting
Online radical acceptance for social anxiety
This study tests if an online program that teaches radical acceptance skills can help people with social anxiety. You will learn to accept anxious feelings instead of fighting them, which may reduce your social fears.
HaifaAges 18–45 - NCT07326748Recruiting
Lakota Family Acceptance Project for Indigenous LGBTQ+ Youth
This trial tests a program to help Indigenous 2SLGBTQ+ youth and their caregivers improve family acceptance. It involves eight weekly sessions for teens and a parent or guardian.
Pine Ridge, South DakotaAges 13 years+ - NCT06819904Recruiting
Combined talk therapy and balance rehab for mild TBI
This trial tests a new type of therapy that combines acceptance and commitment therapy (a counseling approach) with vestibular rehabilitation (exercises for balance and dizziness). It's designed for people with mild traumatic brain injury who still have symptoms like dizziness, anxiety, or memory problems.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18–49 - 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 - NCT07506148Recruiting
Group ACT vs. Support Group for Student Stress
This study tests a type of talk therapy called Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for university students who are feeling depressed or anxious. It compares ACT to a general support group to see which helps more with emotional symptoms.
Montevideo, Montevideo DepartmentAges 18–28 - NCT07622654Recruiting
Emotion-Focused Therapy for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
This study tests whether a therapy called Emotion-Focused Acceptance and Commitment Therapy can reduce the severity of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) symptoms. The therapy teaches you to accept unwanted thoughts and commit to living according to your values rather than fighting the thoughts.
Istanbul, IstanbulAges 18–65 - NCT06935526Enrolling by invitation
Mobile app and phone calls for ICD patients
This trial tests if a mobile app and regular phone check-ins can help reduce anxiety and improve confidence for people with an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD). It may be a good fit if you have an ICD, feel some anxiety, and use an Android smartphone.
Antalya, KonyaaltıAges 18 years+ - NCT06404632Recruiting
Healthy habits group program for adults with and without disabilities
This study tests a group program called LEV-G that helps adults build healthy everyday habits. It includes people with and without disabilities, and may support your health and well-being.
Stockholm, Stockholm, SwedenAges 15–80 - NCT06717308Recruiting
Testing a gentler adhesive drape for wound therapy
This trial compares a special adhesive drape (the switchable one) with the standard drape during negative pressure wound therapy (a treatment that uses suction to help heal wounds after surgery). The goal is to see if the new drape causes less pain when removed.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05628207Recruiting
Test of an acceptable care-scaling plan for people with brain injury
This trial looks at a care approach to see if it is acceptable and workable for adults admitted to the hospital with a traumatic brain injury. It may help improve how care is scaled and delivered after TBI.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT07390435Recruiting
Collecting social and economic data in CCTG cancer trials
This study looks at how well it works to collect information about patients' social and economic backgrounds during cancer clinical trials. If you are already in a CCTG trial or being screened for one, you may be asked to fill out a short questionnaire about things like your education, income, and housing.
Calgary, AlbertaAges 18 years+ - NCT06785064Recruiting
Helping with long-term weight loss maintenance support
This study tests an extended care program designed to help people keep weight off after losing it. You would join with a buddy (friend or family member) and attend online sessions via Zoom, along with a few in-person check-ins at the university.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT07048600Recruiting
Brief trial of ACT-i for adults with chronic insomnia
This trial tests a psychological treatment called ACT-i for people with chronic insomnia (trouble sleeping for a long time). It aims to see if this online therapy can help improve sleep without drugs.
Cluj-NapocaAges 18–59 - NCT06982391Enrolling by invitation
Support program for breast cancer survivors
This study tests a program designed to help women who have had a mastectomy feel more supported and resilient. It may be a good fit if you are a breast cancer survivor interested in emotional and social support.
IstanbulAges 18–65 - NCT06907186Recruiting
Psychological support program for amyloidosis patients and families
This study tests a structured psychological support program for people with hereditary transthyretin amyloidosis (ATTRv) with heart involvement, their caregivers, and those who carry the gene but have no symptoms yet. The goal is to see if the program is practical and well-accepted.
PaviaAges 18 years+ - NCT06992778Recruiting
Remote hearing aid fine-tuning for Danish adults
This trial tests whether fine-tuning your hearing aids remotely, using your smartphone, works as well as in-person visits. It might be a good fit if you're comfortable using a smartphone and have mild to moderate hearing loss without complicating ear conditions.
KøgeAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for acceptability?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 224 recruiting acceptability studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a acceptability trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a acceptability trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
Related conditions
Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.