Clinical trials
Behavior clinical trials
Below are recruiting behavior clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 1,423 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT05591820Recruiting
Brief parent training for kids’ behavior at home
This study tests a short program that helps parents manage challenging behaviors in daily life. It may help families teach consistent routines and responses to behaviors like hyperactivity, impulsivity, inattention, or opposiveness.
Groningen, Provincie GroningenAges 2–11 - NCT06423014Recruiting
Smartphone program for boosting physical activity
This trial tests a smartphone-based program to help inactive adults become more physically active. It uses your phone's features and simple activity trackers to encourage daily movement and better health.
TaipeiAges 18–70 - NCT07382804Enrolling by invitation
Mobile program using activity trackers to boost mood
This study tests a mobile app that pairs daily tasks and check-ins with a wearable sensor to help increase activity and improve mood. It is designed for adults who are comfortable using a smartphone and willing to wear a lightweight sensor during waking hours.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT07875166Recruiting
Skills training group for borderline personality disorder
This trial tests a group therapy program called Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills training, which teaches practical skills to manage emotions and improve relationships. Participating may help you feel more in control of your emotions and daily life.
Padre Las Casas, AraucaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07469215Recruiting
Parent training with AI support for child behavior issues
This study tests a parent training program for children aged 5–12 with disruptive behaviors. Some parents will also get AI support. The goal is to see if AI helps improve the training's effects.
Barcelona, BarcelonaAges 5–12 - NCT06852443Recruiting
Therapeutic chat to reduce CSAM use
This trial tests a therapeutic chat program designed to help people reduce their use of child sexual abuse material (CSAM). It is for adults who have used CSAM recently or worry about their risk.
BerlinAges 18–99 - NCT06359210Recruiting
Staying active after cancer treatment
This trial helps cancer survivors who have finished treatment keep up regular exercise. You will join a community exercise program and get support to stay active for the long term.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 18 years+ - NCT06127030Recruiting
Teacher training for managing classroom behavior problems
This trial tests a brief training for elementary school teachers to help them manage disruptive behaviors in a specific student. It may help your child if they have frequent behavioral difficulties in the classroom and don't have autism or take medication for behavior issues.
Groningen, Provincie GroningenAges 4–13 - NCT07506460Recruiting
Support team with therapy for Black youth at risk of suicide
This trial tests whether adding a support team of trusted adults to cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps Black youth who have recently had thoughts of suicide or a suicide attempt. You and a parent or guardian would be involved, and you would also name a support person (like a relative, coach, or mentor) to join the team.
Detroit, MichiganAges 12 years+ - NCT07505381Recruiting
Parent training for child behavior (ages 0-12)
This study tests two parent training programs (HOT DOCS and DOCS K-5) that teach skills to help manage young children's disruptive behavior. It's for caregivers or professionals who speak English or Spanish and care for a child up to 12 years old.
Tampa, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT07450105Enrolling by invitation
Intensive DBT for Teens Who Self-Harm or Feel Suicidal
This study tests whether an intensive type of therapy called dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) can help teenagers who are hurting themselves or feeling suicidal. It focuses on young people with signs of borderline personality disorder, and includes parents or caregivers in the treatment.
BergenAges 14–17 - NCT06882798Recruiting
New support program for Latinx teens with suicidal thoughts
This study tests a new support program for Latinx teens who have had serious thoughts about suicide or a suicide crisis in the past year. It involves working with both you and your family to find ways to help you feel safer and more supported.
Providence, Rhode IslandAges 12–18 - NCT06403995Recruiting
Online therapy for social anxiety
This trial tests an internet-based cognitive-behavioral therapy program designed to help people with social anxiety. You can participate from home if you have internet access and feel anxious in social situations.
Greenfield Park, QuebecAges 18 years+ - NCT06651606Recruiting
Preventing relapse of problem behavior in kids with disabilities
This trial tests a new approach to help children and young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities reduce problem behaviors and avoid relapses. It uses ideas from behavioral economics to find what works best for each person.
Auburn, AlabamaAges 6–21 - NCT06441864Recruiting
Behavioral treatment for nightmares in REM sleep behavior disorder
This study tests a behavioral therapy (non-drug treatment) for nightmares in people with REM sleep behavior disorder (RBD). It's designed for you and a family member who lives with you.
Salt Lake City, UtahAges 18 years+ - NCT05543083Recruiting
Therapy plus exercise for teens at risk of type 2 diabetes
This trial tests whether a combination of coaching (cognitive-behavioral therapy) and exercise can improve mood and help teens who are at higher risk for type 2 diabetes. It may be especially helpful if you’re dealing with depression symptoms and a family history of type 2 diabetes.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 12–17 - NCT05201534Recruiting
Math and thinking skills training for school-age children
This trial studies interventions to improve math and cognitive (thinking) skills in elementary school children. It includes both children with math learning difficulties and typically developing children, using tests and MRI brain scans for those who can participate.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 6–12 - NCT07863440Recruiting
Digital therapy for gambling disorder
This trial tests a smartphone-based therapy program to help people stop gambling. It also involves a family member, like a parent, spouse, or sibling, to support the patient during treatment.
Jakarta Pusat, Jakarta Special Capital RegionAges 18 years+ - NCT07854912Recruiting
Is craving a key sign of behavioral addiction?
This study looks at whether craving—a strong urge—should be a main symptom for diagnosing behavioral addictions like gambling, gaming, overeating, excessive screen use, or sex/pornography addiction. If you regularly do one of these behaviors, your experiences could help researchers improve how addictions are diagnosed.
BordeauxAges 18 years+ - NCT05525962Recruiting
Study factors that affect development in foster children
This study looks at how different stress and support factors may influence how children and teens grow and cope while they are involved with child protective services. It may help clinicians understand what supports work best for children in care.
CanteleuAges Up to 16 years - NCT05633940Recruiting
Behavioral health support added to Swedish primary care
This study tests whether adding behavioral health support within regular primary care can better help adults with mental health concerns. It may help by offering extra counseling or treatment alongside usual clinic care.
Linköping, Östergötland CountyAges 18 years+ - NCT07786116Recruiting
Gut bacteria in Parkinson's disease and related conditions
This study looks at how certain gut bacteria (methanogens) are involved in the progression of Parkinson's disease and related conditions. It aims to understand the connection between gut health and brain health, which may lead to better treatments.
Cambridge, CB2Ages 55 years+ - NCT07750054RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Parenting check-up for young children
This study tests a parenting check-up program for parents of children aged 2 to 5. It aims to help parents support their child's behavior and development.
Detroit, MichiganAges 18 years+ - NCT07738081Enrolling by invitation
Testing a new therapy for substance use and emotional health
This trial is testing a new type of therapy (the Unified Protocol) that helps people who are in treatment for substance use and also have depression or anxiety. The goal is to see if this approach can improve emotional well-being and reduce substance use.
OviedoAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for behavior?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 1,423 recruiting behavior 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 behavior 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 behavior 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.