Clinical trials
Behavior clinical trials
Below are recruiting behavior clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 1,475 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT05338944Recruiting
Dialectal behavior therapy for teens with obesity and low mood
This study tests whether Dialectal Behavior Therapy (DBT)—a structured skills-based counseling program—can help teens make healthier behavior changes. It is for teens who have obesity and mild to moderate symptoms of depression, and it checks whether they can follow the study plan.
Calgary, AlbertaAges 14–17 - NCT05334992Recruiting
Support for family caregivers of people with dementia
This study aims to improve mental health for people who care for someone with dementia or memory problems. If you’re an unpaid caregiver and you have anxiety or depression symptoms, this program may offer structured support to help you cope better.
Lubbock, TexasAges 18–120 - NCT04756245Recruiting
Pilot study using virtual reality plus walking support
This study tests a virtual reality activity program you can do at home, with support from an “activity buddy.” It aims to see whether the program is safe and workable for people at home, and to learn how it affects activity and thinking.
Winston-Salem, North CarolinaAges 45–80 - NCT04700878Recruiting
Compassion course study for healthcare workers under stress
This trial tests whether a digital “compassion” training course can reduce stress in people who work directly with patients. You may be offered the course (or not, depending on random assignment) to see if it improves how you feel at work.
Vaxjo, Kronoberg CountyAges 20 years+ - NCT07223151Recruiting
A taste test to help teens drink fewer sugary sodas
This study tests whether a special way of tasting sweet drinks can help teens who love sugary beverages cut back on them. It might help you reduce sugar and improve your health.
Bloomington, IndianaAges 12–18 - NCT07222306Enrolling by invitation
Cannabis, brain inflammation, and suicidal thoughts brain imaging study
This study uses brain scans to see how cannabis affects inflammation and suicidal thoughts. You may join if you're already in a related study and can safely undergo MRI and PET scans.
Detroit, MichiganAges 19–69 - NCT07749885Enrolling by invitation
Emotion regulation program for middle schoolers
This study tests a program to help middle school students learn to manage their emotions. It aims to see if the program improves emotional well-being and behavior at school.
Bethel, OregonAges 10–15 - NCT07032480Recruiting
Sleep, Neck Pain, and Depression Study
This study looks at how sleep problems, neck pain, and depression might be connected in healthy young adults. It aims to help understand these common issues better.
Istanbul, ÜsküdarAges 18–28 - NCT07149350Enrolling by invitation
Food access and resource optimization study
This study tests whether a program that helps families access healthy food can improve their well-being. You may be able to join if you attend an information session and can commit to in-person workshops.
Jamaica Plain, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT07067554Recruiting
Breastfeeding myths and mother motivation study
This study looks at how common myths about breastfeeding affect mothers' motivation. It is for mothers with a baby aged 0-6 months who have breastfed at least once.
Istanbul, AtaşehirAges 18 years+ - NCT07075068Recruiting
How smoking affects leg movement and coordination
This study tests how cigarette addiction changes the speed and coordination of your legs. If you are a smoker or a non-smoker, researchers will compare your movement to see if smoking makes a difference.
Istanbul, ÜsküdarAges 18–25 - NCT07006324Recruiting
Home visits for high-risk postpartum parents in Mississippi Delta
This program offers home visits after childbirth for mothers and parents in the Mississippi Delta who had a high-risk pregnancy. It aims to provide support and care to help you and your baby stay healthy.
Jackson, MississippiAges 18–45 - NCT06960668Recruiting
Nature for Body Image
This study looks at whether spending time in nature can help improve how young women feel about their bodies. If you are a woman between 18 and 35 and do not have a diagnosed body image disorder, you may be able to join.
Padova, ItalyAges 18–35 - NCT06949943Recruiting
Meditation before cancer surgery to reduce anxiety
This trial tests if listening to a guided meditation recording before surgery can help lower anxiety. If you are scheduled for cancer surgery and are at least 18 years old, you may be able to take part.
Columbus, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT06931639Recruiting
Suicide prevention therapy for teens
This trial tests a talking therapy designed to prevent suicide in teens. It helps young people and their caregivers work together after a recent suicide attempt.
HelsingborgAges 10–17 - NCT06787937Recruiting
Study on reducing nicotine in cigarettes
This study tests cigarettes that have less nicotine to see how people react to them. You may be able to join if you are a regular adult smoker interested in trying reduced-nicotine cigarettes.
Atlanta, GeorgiaAges 21 years+ - NCT06712940Recruiting
Hospital support program for firearm violence survivors
This study tests a hospital-based program to help young people aged 16-24 recover after a violent injury like a gunshot, stab wound, or assault. The program is designed to provide support in a private setting.
New Orleans, LouisianaAges 16–24 - NCT06684613Recruiting
PrEP decision-making counseling for women in sexual health clinics
This study tests a counseling program to help women decide whether to use PrEP (a daily pill that prevents HIV). It aims to make PrEP choices easier and more informed in sexual and reproductive health clinics.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 18 years+ - NCT06649994Recruiting
Brain stimulation and training to reduce binge eating
This study tests whether a combination of brain stimulation (a safe, non-invasive technique called TMS) and a computer-based training program can help reduce binge eating episodes. Researchers will also look at changes in brain activity using MRI scans.
GranadaAges 18–60 - NCT06619769Recruiting
Online program for sexual health after gynecologic cancer
This trial tests an online program called eSense to help with sexual concerns after gynecologic cancer. It might help if you have had gynecologic cancer and are bothered by sexual difficulties.
Vancouver, British ColumbiaAges 19 years+ - NCT06585085Recruiting
Physical activity and sitting study for pregnant women
This study tests whether a physical activity program during pregnancy can help reduce sitting time and improve health for expecting mothers. You would be randomly placed in either the exercise program or your usual care, and your activity levels would be tracked.
Clermont-FerrandAges 18 years+ - NCT06436209Recruiting
Brain study on thinking and attention
This study uses brain scans to see how the front part of the brain controls attention and thinking. If you are right-handed and healthy, you may help researchers learn more about how the brain works.
Providence, Rhode IslandAges 18–35 - NCT06373679Recruiting
Switch or Quit: A study for smokers who want to quit
This study helps adults 21 and older who have tried to quit smoking with a stop-smoking medication. You may be able to join if you want to try quitting again or want to reduce harm from tobacco.
Charleston, South CarolinaAges 21 years+ - NCT06451081Recruiting
Helping Hong Kong smokers quit with a text-based program
This study tests a new program that uses text messages to help people who smoke daily to quit. It is designed for Hong Kong residents who can read Chinese and own a smartphone.
Hong KongAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for behavior?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 1,475 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.