Clinical trials
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy clinical trials
Below are recruiting acceptance and commitment therapy clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 54 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06789926Recruiting
Support program for oncology nurses
This trial tests a multimedia support platform and a therapy workshop (ACT) to help oncology nurses manage stress and improve their well-being. If you're an oncology nurse, you can join and learn new coping skills.
TaipeiAges 20 years+ - NCT06648629Recruiting
Counseling to help HIV patients who drink too much
This study tests a counseling approach called Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people living with HIV who drink at unhealthy levels reduce their drinking. If you're on HIV treatment and drink more than recommended, this program may help you build healthier habits.
Syracuse, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT06971861Recruiting
Just ACT for Student Well-being
This study looks at whether a program called 'Just ACT' helps improve well-being in students. It is for young adults who speak Chinese and have not had serious mental health conditions.
Hong KongAges 10–35 - NCT07341425Recruiting
Focused therapy for stress, anxiety, and depression
This trial tests a short, online therapy program (Focused Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) designed to help you manage stress, anxiety, or depression. You can participate from home using a smartphone, tablet, or computer with a camera.
Aarhus CAges 18 years+ - NCT07211464Recruiting
ACT plus exercise for older adults with chronic low back pain
This study tests whether combining acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) with exercise helps older adults manage ongoing low back pain. If you've had pain for at least 3 months and it's been bothering you, this approach might teach you new ways to cope and move better.
Hong KongAges 60 years+ - NCT07124546Recruiting
Acceptance and commitment therapy for cancer distress
This trial tests a type of counseling called acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) to help people with incurable cancer feel less distressed. It is done in a group over the internet, so you can join from home.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT06457178Recruiting
Talk therapy for breast cancer patients
This trial tests a type of talk therapy called Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in online group sessions for people with breast cancer. The goal is to see if it helps you cope better during chemotherapy.
IstanbulAges 18–80 - NCT07721753Recruiting
Online exercise and therapy for breast cancer mood
This study tests an online program that combines fun video-game exercises with talk therapy to help breast cancer patients who feel depressed or anxious. It takes place in Malaysia and is for Chinese-speaking adults.
Xinxiang, HenanAges 18 years+ - NCT05962437Recruiting
Smartphone app for fibromyalgia pain management
This trial tests a smartphone app that teaches you skills to cope with fibromyalgia pain and improve your quality of life. It's based on a type of therapy called Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) that helps you accept pain and live a fuller life.
Barcelona, BarcelonaAges 18–70 - NCT05168124Recruiting
Therapy or short breaks for chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS/ME)
This study tests whether Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) or doing brief “micro breaks” can improve symptoms in people with CFS/ME. It checks safety and whether you can follow the online program over the study period.
ZurichAges 18–55 - NCT06207318Recruiting
Acceptance and commitment therapy before and after bypass surgery
This study tests if Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), a type of counseling that helps you handle difficult emotions and thoughts, can improve recovery after coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery. It is for people who are scheduled for bypass surgery and can attend video or phone sessions.
Iowa City, IowaAges 18–80 - 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 - NCT06813495Recruiting
ACT for injury prevention in nurses and aides
This study tests a program called Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help nurses and nursing aides prevent injuries at work. If you work in a long-term care facility in specific areas of the US or Thailand, you may be able to join.
Bowling Green, OhioAges 18 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+ - 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 - 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 - NCT06246955Recruiting
Online group therapy to improve wellbeing in cancer patients
This study tests two types of online group therapy—Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Compassion-Based Therapy—to help people with cancer feel better emotionally. You'll join a small group with a therapist to learn skills for handling stress and finding peace.
Scottsdale, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT06348992Recruiting
Talk therapy and yoga for burnout in parents of children with autism
This study tests if combining talk therapy (ACT) with gentle yoga can help parents of children with autism who feel burned out. If you often feel exhausted or overwhelmed by caregiving, this program may give you new coping skills and support.
Daqing, None SelectedAges Any age - NCT07239609RecruitingPhase 1
ACT therapy for memory loss and their caregivers
This study tests if ACT, a type of talk therapy, helps people with mild memory loss and their care partners cope with difficult emotions. Both you and a family member or friend who helps you would participate.
Lubbock, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07403331Recruiting
Nerve pain in legs: spinal cord stimulation plus team care
This trial tests a treatment bundle that combines a spinal cord stimulator (a device that sends mild electrical pulses to your spine to block pain signals) with a team of specialists (like a psychologist and physical therapist) to reduce chronic nerve pain in the legs and improve your ability to move and function.
OsloAges 18–60
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for acceptance and commitment therapy?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 54 recruiting acceptance and commitment therapy 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 acceptance and commitment therapy 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 acceptance and commitment therapy 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
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