Clinical trials
Behavior clinical trials
Below are recruiting behavior clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 1,474 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07356336Recruiting
Talking therapy for dementia behavior symptoms in nursing homes
This study tests a non-drug therapy that helps caregivers understand and respond to challenging behaviors in people with dementia. It is designed for nursing home residents who have symptoms like agitation, depression, or sleep problems.
Tienen, Vlaams-BrabantAges 60 years+ - NCT07294001Recruiting
Shame-focused therapy for reducing suicide risk in teens
This trial tests a type of therapy called shame-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (talk therapy) to reduce suicide risk in teens. It is designed for adolescents who feel intense shame and have recently thought about or attempted suicide.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 13–18 - 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+ - NCT06725134Recruiting
Do therapy dogs help kids feel calmer during dental shots?
This study tests if having a trained therapy dog in the room reduces a child's anxiety and improves their behavior when getting numbing medicine for dental work. It could help children who are nervous about dental procedures feel more at ease.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 4–12 - NCT06138405Recruiting
Dental training for kids and dentists
This study tests a program to help dental providers and parents interact better with children during dental visits. The goal is to make the experience less stressful and more effective for everyone.
Fayetteville, ArkansasAges 18–99 - NCT05022134Enrolling by invitation
CHOICE-AYA program to help teens use birth control
This study tests CHOICE-AYA, a support program that helps adolescents and young adults who are not stably housed choose and stick with birth control. It may help with better birth control use and satisfaction, especially for people facing housing instability.
Kansas City, MissouriAges 14–21 - NCT07030582Recruiting
Online therapy for back pain and recovery after spinal fusion
This trial tests if internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy can help people recover better after lumbar fusion surgery by reducing pain, strengthening back muscles, and improving outlook on recovery. You can participate from home using WiFi.
Nantong, JiangsuAges 18–55 - NCT07734545RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Parenting young children check-up study
This trial tests a check-up program for parents of young children. It aims to help parents who are concerned about their child's behavior or emotions.
Detroit, MichiganAges 18 years+ - NCT07473024Recruiting
Brain wave guided anesthesia and child behavior
This trial studies whether special brain wave monitoring during anesthesia can help improve children's behavior after surgery. It is for children ages 3 to 10 having certain types of surgery that last more than an hour.
Istanbul, IstanbulAges 3–10 - NCT05799846Recruiting
Online strategies to help with weight loss
This study tests a cognitive (thinking-focused) approach delivered through the internet to help you lose weight. You may be eligible if you have overweight or obesity and can regularly complete online activities and visits.
Providence, Rhode IslandAges 18–70 - NCT04191811Recruiting
Using brain signals to predict CBT success for mood or sleep issues
This study tests whether brain measurements can help predict who will benefit from a type of talk therapy called CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy). If you have depression, social anxiety, or insomnia, your brain “response variability” may be used to personalize or improve treatment planning.
Huddinge, Stockholm CountyAges 18 years+ - NCT04898491Recruiting
Pain behavior scale study for adults who cannot speak
This study checks whether a “pain behavior” checklist works well and gives consistent results in adults who can’t communicate verbally and who have an artificial airway. It may help clinicians better recognize pain in people who cannot tell them directly.
Madrid, MadridAges 18 years+ - NCT07698132Recruiting
Psychotherapy for binge eating disorder
This trial tests three levels of psychotherapy (high, medium, and low intensity) to find which works best for binge eating disorder. It aims to help you stop binge episodes and improve your relationship with food.
Ballerup Municipality, Capital RegionAges 18–65 - 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+ - NCT05268796RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Telehealth or in-home parent training for kids with autism
This study compares two ways of helping parents manage challenging behaviors in young children with autism: coaching by video (telehealth) or coaching in the home. It may help reduce self-injury or aggression by teaching caregivers practical behavior strategies over 12 weeks.
Stanford, CaliforniaAges 2–7 - NCT05301543Recruiting
Program to improve long-term insomnia symptoms
This study tests a behavioral (non-medication) program to help people with chronic insomnia sleep better. It may help if you regularly use sleep medications but still struggle with staying asleep or falling asleep.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 55–85 - NCT05393492Recruiting
Emotion and behavior skills after a brain injury
This study tests a structured program to help people after a brain injury manage emotions and challenging behaviors, and to reduce distress for them and their families. If you (or your family member) can participate safely and understand the activities in French, you may be invited to join a group and assessments.
Illkirch-GraffenstadenAges 18 years+ - NCT05415020Recruiting
Behavior program for chronic migraine
This trial tests a behavioral (talk/skills-based) program to help people with chronic migraine. It may help reduce migraine frequency or improve day-to-day coping.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 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 - NCT05587127Recruiting
CBT therapy for eating anxiety in functional stomach pain
This trial tests an “exposure-based” type of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help people with functional dyspepsia (stomach discomfort after eating) who avoid or restrict food. The goal is to reduce food fear and improve eating and weight, after other medical causes have been ruled out.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 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+ - NCT05759065Recruiting
Behavioral insomnia treatment for adults with limited resources
This study tests behavioral (non-medication) treatments to help adults with insomnia who have socioeconomic disadvantages access better care through primary care clinics. You may be asked about sleep symptoms, mental health, substance use, and daily schedule to see if the treatment is safe and likely to help you.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT05793177Recruiting
Monitoring light movement after stroke rehabilitation
This study checks whether tracking sitting time and light activity after stroke is helpful for recovery during rehabilitation. You would be monitored for daily movement, and the researchers want to see how activity patterns relate to recovery.
RoskildeAges Any age - NCT05926687RecruitingPhase 2
Support program for toddlers with autism-focused coaching
This study tests an intervention to help young autistic children improve social communication and manage behavior. Caregivers learn strategies to use at home, and the study is designed for toddlers who mainly hear English.
Evanston, IllinoisAges 1.5 years–4 years
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for behavior?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 1,474 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.