Clinical trials
Behavior Disorders clinical trials
Below are recruiting behavior disorders clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 386 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06807203Recruiting
Baby voice and movement study in the NICU
This study observes how babies born early or full-term move and make sounds in the hospital. It may help doctors understand early development better.
Columbus, OhioAges Up to 1 week - NCT07217054Recruiting
Parkinson's and RBD diagnosis via colon biopsy
This trial uses a small piece of colon tissue, taken during a routine colonoscopy, to look for a protein linked to Parkinson's disease and REM sleep behavior disorder (RBD). It aims to improve diagnosis for these conditions.
Branford, ConnecticutAges 40–99 - NCT06984809Recruiting
Invest in Play: a parent program for children with behavior problems
This study tests a new program called 'Invest in Play' that helps parents of children with behavior problems. The goal is to see if learning new ways to play and interact with your child can improve their behavior.
Bergen, FyllingdalenAges 18 years+ - NCT05875363Recruiting
Mental health study for youth in the justice system
This study looks at brain development and mental health challenges in young people who have been involved with the police. It aims to understand these issues better so that we can find ways to support them.
TaipeiAges 10–18 - NCT06758414Recruiting
CBT for chronic pain in veterans with serious mental illness
This trial tests a type of talk therapy called Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Chronic Pain, designed for veterans with serious mental illness. It aims to help you manage back pain and improve your quality of life.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT05627492Recruiting
DBT booster sessions for youth at bipolar risk
This study adds short “booster” sessions to Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) for young people who already took part in a prior DBT study, including those with bipolar symptoms or strong family risk. It aims to see if extra DBT support helps mood and coping over time.
Toronto, OntarioAges 14–25 - 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+ - NCT07088939Recruiting
Online skills course for depression and anxiety
This trial tests an online course that teaches skills to manage emotions. It is for people in Ontario with mild depression or anxiety who are not currently in therapy.
Windsor, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT03420339RecruitingPhase 4
Stimulant medicine effects on disruptive behavior in kids
This trial studies how ADHD stimulant medicine may change disruptive behaviors like aggression, tantrums, or refusing instructions. It may help clinicians understand whether stimulant dosing is supporting both ADHD symptoms and day-to-day behavior.
Iowa City, IowaAges 4–12 - NCT06404684Recruiting
Psychological treatment for paraphilic disorders
This trial is testing a psychological treatment (cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT) for people with paraphilic disorders – conditions where someone has intense sexual urges or behaviors that are unusual or cause distress. The goal is to see if this therapy can help reduce risky behaviors and improve well-being.
Stockholm, Stockholm CountyAges 18 years+ - NCT04946253Recruiting
Help in teams to improve care for kids with behavior problems
This study tests a program to help pediatric practice teams work together better, led by clinic leadership and managers, to support children’s behavioral health. Caregivers of children ages 5–12 with behavior problems may also be involved to connect care at home and in the clinic.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05040542Recruiting
Brain scans of social emotions in infants
This study uses brain testing (including MRI scanning) to better understand how young children’s brains support social emotions and communication. It may help researchers learn what brain patterns look like in typical early development.
Xiamen, FujianAges Up to 6 years - NCT06710574RecruitingPhase 4
Probiotics for sleep problems in Parkinson's disease
This study tests whether taking probiotics can improve REM sleep behavior disorder (RBD) in people with Parkinson's disease. You will receive either a probiotic supplement or a placebo, and researchers will use brain scans to see how it affects your symptoms.
BeijingAges 40–85 - NCT07052175Recruiting
Preventing relapse in behavioral disorders with a smartphone app
This study tests whether a smartphone app can help prevent relapse in people with behavioral disorders. If you speak Spanish, have a smartphone, and are willing to use the app, you may be able to join.
Ciempozuelos, MadridAges 18–90 - NCT06226025RecruitingPhase 2
Melatonin for Bipolar Disorder in Night Owls
This trial tests whether giving melatonin at the right time can help people with bipolar disorder who are night owls improve their mood and sleep. You would take melatonin or a placebo each evening for a few weeks while tracking your symptoms on a phone app.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 18–60 - NCT05609916Recruiting
CBT therapy to help kids stop OCD medicine
This trial studies whether adding structured talk therapy (CBT) can help some children with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) reduce and potentially stop their OCD medicine. It’s designed for kids who are still having meaningful symptoms despite being on an OCD medication long enough.
Houston, TexasAges 7–17 - NCT05792930Recruiting
Therapy plus biofeedback for body-symptom distress
This study tests an integrated talk-therapy program that combines cognitive-behavioral therapy and biofeedback to help people whose symptoms are strongly felt in the body. It may help by teaching skills to reduce distress and improve how you manage symptoms.
YunlinAges 20–70 - NCT06788119Recruiting
Smartphone tool for facing fears in anxiety
This study tests a smartphone tool called SYMPTOMS-JIT to help people with anxiety disorders face their fears in real life. It might be a good option if you have a specific phobia, agoraphobia, panic disorder, or social phobia and want to try a new, guided approach.
Castellon, CastellónAges 18 years+ - NCT05943171Recruiting
App-based CBT for substance dependence and relationship aggression
This study tests an app-guided version of CBT (a structured talk-therapy approach) against standard CBT to help people with substance dependence and recent verbal aggression in an intimate relationship. You may be screened to see if you fit both the substance use and relationship aggression parts of the trial.
Rochester, New YorkAges 18–65 - 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 - NCT05370391Recruiting
Behavior therapy for youth tics with parent involvement
This study tests a structured behavior-based therapy (CBIT) to help reduce tic symptoms that interfere with daily life. You and a parent/caregiver work together during visits and questionnaires to see if treatment helps.
Coral Gables, FloridaAges 5–17 - NCT06678295Recruiting
CBT for social anxiety or body dysmorphic disorder
This study looks at how individual factors affect the success of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for social anxiety or body dysmorphic disorder. You'll have therapy sessions and brain scans to see what works best for people like you.
Seattle, WashingtonAges 18–45 - NCT02752542RecruitingPhase 4
Personalized therapy and antidepressants for depression
This trial studies whether a personalized combination of talk therapy (CBT) and antidepressant medication works better for people with moderate to severe depression. It’s meant to match treatment choices to your situation and to see what helps most.
Halifax, Nova ScotiaAges 18 years+ - NCT02935283Recruiting
MRI brain and thinking tests in urea cycle disorders
This study uses MRI scans and memory/thinking tests to understand brain effects of urea cycle disorders, like ornithine transcarbamylase deficiency (OTCD) and argininosuccinate (ASSD/ASLD). It may help researchers understand how brain function changes during and between metabolic crises.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 7–50
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for behavior disorders?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 386 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.
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.