Clinical trials
Behavior Disorders clinical trials
Below are recruiting behavior disorders clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 369 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06156865Recruiting
Understanding late talking in toddlers with brain imaging
This study uses brain scans and simple games to learn why some toddlers start talking later than others. It may help families understand their child's development.
Oshawa, OntarioAges 1.5 years–2.5 years - NCT05783817RecruitingPhase 2
MDMA-assisted therapy for OCD in adults
This trial tests whether MDMA plus cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can reduce OCD symptoms in adults who have tried standard OCD treatments before. You may be asked to pause certain medicines and follow specific diet/medication rules around the study session.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT03764098RecruitingPhase 2
Guanfacine to reduce heavy drinking in adults with alcohol use disorder
This Phase 2 study tests whether guanfacine can reduce drinking in women and men who drink heavily and meet criteria for alcohol use disorder. It also looks at how the medicine affects drinking patterns in a controlled setting.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 21–70 - NCT07393893Enrolling by invitation
Parent intervention trial for young children with autism
This trial tests a program to help parents support children with autism. It aims to improve child development and family well-being through parent training and guidance.
Chengdu, SichuanAges 1.5 years–6.5 years - NCT05232032RecruitingPhase 2
Brain scan and medication study for avoiding versus approaching
This Phase 2 study looks at how a medication affects brain activity and real-life mood or anxiety behaviors. It includes people with major depression or several anxiety disorders and also healthy volunteers, using questionnaires, a smartphone, and brain imaging.
Belmont, MassachusettsAges 18–45 - NCT06847399RecruitingPhase 2
Tirzepatide for Binge Eating Disorder
This trial tests if tirzepatide (a weekly injection) can help reduce binge eating compared to a placebo or another medication (lisdexamfetamine dimesylate). It may be a good fit for people with moderate or severe binge eating disorder who also have a high body weight.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT07091279RecruitingPhase 2
Test of Propranolol for Severe Behaviors in Autism
This study tests a medication called propranolol to see if it can reduce aggression and other severe behaviors in adolescents and adults with autism. It might be an option if you have frequent and serious challenging behaviors that other treatments haven't helped.
Staten Island, New YorkAges 12–40 - NCT07738003Recruiting
Perinatal Autism Genetics and Epigenetics Study
This study looks at genetics and other factors that may be linked to autism. Pregnant women in their first or second trimester are invited to join, and their babies will be followed to see how they develop.
Iowa City, IowaAges birth–50 years - NCT03846375Recruiting
Therapy trial for self-harm and suicidal thoughts
This study looks at emotional regulation during and alongside standard outpatient dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) for people who have self-harmed or had suicidal thoughts. It may help the team understand which emotions or patterns change with treatment.
BergenAges 18–65 - NCT07551752Recruiting
Digital parent training for children with social communication delays
This study tests a digital (online) parent-training program designed to help parents support children ages 1–4 with social communication difficulties or autism. The program aims to improve how children interact and communicate with others through parent coaching.
Miami, FloridaAges 1.2 years+ - NCT06766526Recruiting
Online support for emotional adjustment after prostate cancer
This trial tests an online support program to help men cope with emotional distress after prostate cancer. You participate from home using a computer or smartphone.
LinköpingAges 18 years+ - NCT06786832Recruiting
Trial for fatigued patients in primary care
This trial studies severe fatigue that started at a specific time and is not due to another illness. It aims to find better ways to diagnose, treat, and support people with long-term fatigue in primary care.
Stockholm, GustavsbergAges 18–67 - NCT06047691Recruiting
Couples therapy for veterans with PTSD
This study compares two types of couples counseling for military couples where one partner has PTSD. It aims to see if intensive couples therapy improves relationships and PTSD symptoms better than a relationship education program.
San Antonio, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT04680130Enrolling by invitation
Study of brain, genetics, and clinical symptoms in neurodegenerative illness
This study looks at how your symptoms, brain imaging (MRI), and genetic factors relate to neurodegenerative conditions. It may help researchers better understand what causes these illnesses and how to classify them.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 21 years+ - NCT06105853Recruiting
Stress and brain activity in alcohol use disorder
This study looks at how people with alcohol use disorder respond to stress and what happens in the brain. You'll use a smartphone and may have an MRI scan to understand your stress responses.
Mannheim, Baden-WurttembergAges 18–65 - NCT03906435Recruiting
Cognitive therapy to prevent problems for very premature NICU babies
This study offers a counseling approach to help prevent “Vulnerable Child Syndrome” in babies born very early and cared for in the NICU. It focuses on support during the early months after birth and compares outcomes for families getting the therapy versus usual support.
Dallas, TexasAges Any age - NCT06975280Recruiting
PTSD therapy for unaccompanied refugee teens in Greece
This study tests a talking therapy (Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) to help unaccompanied refugee minors aged 15-18 who have PTSD or stress symptoms from trauma. It aims to see if the therapy reduces distress and helps them feel better.
AthensAges 15–18 - NCT06495684Recruiting
A brain stimulation study for adults with autism
This trial tests whether mild brain stimulation (transcranial direct current stimulation or tDCS) over multiple sessions can improve thinking, behavior, and brain activity in adults with autism. It may help researchers learn if this safe, noninvasive treatment can support better daily functioning.
Albuquerque, New MexicoAges 18–35 - NCT07245134Recruiting
Virtual Reality Therapy for OCD in Hospital
This study tests whether virtual reality (VR) therapy can help people with OCD feel better. You will try a VR program designed to reduce obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors while staying in a hospital setting.
KlecanyAges 17–55 - NCT07569198RecruitingPhase 2
Ketamine plus therapy for depression with suicidal thoughts
This study tests whether ketamine (a medication) combined with a specific type of therapy called DBT can help people with treatment-resistant depression and borderline personality disorder who are having thoughts of suicide. You would receive ketamine infusions alongside structured therapy sessions over 6 months.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18–70 - NCT05957055RecruitingPhase 2
ADHD medicine compared for kids with type 1 diabetes
This Phase 2 study compares two ADHD medicines—lisdexamfetamine and methylphenidate—in children who have ADHD and type 1 diabetes. It’s designed to see which option works better and is safe/effective for managing ADHD without causing major problems for diabetes care.
Lodz, Łódź VoivodeshipAges 8 years–16.5 years - NCT07207642Recruiting
Music from caregivers to help sleep and behavior
This study tests whether playing calming music provided by caregivers can help people with Alzheimer's fall asleep better and manage their behavior. It is for people who live in a secure memory-care unit.
Saint-Etienne, FranceAges 60 years+ - NCT07565402Recruiting
Brain Stimulation and Skills Training for Adult ADHD
This study tests whether combining mild electrical brain stimulation (called tDCS) with behavioral skills training can help adults with ADHD focus better and manage their symptoms. Researchers want to understand how this combination works and whether it could be a useful treatment option.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 18–55 - NCT07318181Recruiting
PTSD treatment research for adults in Ukraine
This study provides PTSD treatment for adults in Ukraine and measures whether symptoms improve. It aims to help people with distressing PTSD symptoms that affect their daily life.
KyivAges 18–65
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for behavior disorders?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 369 recruiting behavior disorders 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 disorders 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 disorders 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.
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