Clinical trials
Behavior clinical trials
Below are recruiting behavior clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 1,477 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06736522Recruiting
Youth leadership and mindfulness program for high school students
This study tests a program designed to build leadership skills, engagement, and mindfulness in high school students. If you're a teen in certain Massachusetts or Illinois schools, this program may help you grow personally and socially.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 14 years+ - NCT07021872Recruiting
Reducing loneliness in older adults by boosting positive feelings
This trial tests a program to help older adults feel less lonely by increasing positive emotions. If you are 65 or older, speak Cantonese, and sometimes feel lonely, you may be able to join.
Hong Kong, Hong KongAges 65 years+ - NCT07021404Recruiting
Suicide attempts and thoughts in Flanders
This study looks at how many people come to the emergency department in Flanders after a suicide attempt or with suicidal thoughts. It aims to understand the patterns of these events to help improve care and prevention.
AalstAges 12 years+ - NCT07074574Recruiting
Brain-smell study in adults
This study looks at parts of the brain that process smell, specifically a region called the amygdala. It may help researchers understand how smells affect emotions and memory.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT07494617Recruiting
Video education for firefighters' health and safety
This trial tests whether a video-based program can help firefighters become more aware of their behaviors and risks. If you are a California firefighter, it may help you stay healthy and safe on the job.
Sacramento, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07719205Recruiting
Pre-visit imagery for children's dental care
This trial tests a tactile pre-visit imagery strategy to help children aged 4 to 10 years who have never had dental treatment before. The goal is to see if it reduces anxiety and improves their first experience with a filling or crown.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 4–10 - NCT07709273Recruiting
Athlete health study across seasonal cycles
This study looks at how athletes' bodies and minds change across different seasons. It involves team sport athletes like football, volleyball, or ice hockey players.
Katowice, Silesian VoivodeshipAges 14–38 - NCT06444360Recruiting
Program to reduce stimulant use and risky sex in young adults
This study tests a program to help sexually active young adults reduce stimulant use and risky sexual behavior. It involves online coaching sessions, and you can join from home if you have a private space and video chat access.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 16–24 - NCT06695780Recruiting
Food habits and health in older adults
This study looks at the eating habits and overall health of older adults who live at home. You will do things like answer questions, take some samples (like blood) yourself, and use a video call — all from home.
Meylan, IsereAges 55–75 - NCT06986993RecruitingPhase 4
Semaglutide for smoking and weight in people with obesity
This study tests whether the medication semaglutide (similar to Ozempic/Wegovy) can help people who smoke and have obesity cut down on cigarettes, even if they aren't ready to quit. Participants will receive the drug and be monitored for changes in smoking habits and health.
Oklahoma City, OklahomaAges 18–65 - NCT05671133Recruiting
Decision support to help clinicians prevent suicide risk
This study looks at whether a computer tool helps clinicians respond in a way that reduces suicidal thoughts or behaviors. If you’re attending the APS and can consent, the study may involve your information being used to improve clinician decision-making.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06420544Recruiting
Japi: Brain and Social Skills Program for Preschoolers
This trial tests a program called Japi that helps preschool children improve their thinking, feelings, and social skills. It's for schools in Santiago, Chile, that serve many students with economic challenges.
Santiago, Santiago MetropolitanAges 3–5 - NCT06368726Enrolling by invitationPhase 1
Brain stimulation for kids with autism and genetic changes
This trial tests a gentle brain stimulation treatment called tDCS for children with autism or related conditions who also have certain genetic changes. It may help improve symptoms if your child meets the specific health and birth history requirements.
Albuquerque, New MexicoAges 6–11 - NCT07655232Recruiting
Behavioral program for depression in nursing homes
This study tests a behavioral program designed to help skilled nursing facility residents with depression. The program aims to improve mood and quality of life.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT07042152Recruiting
Wearable device and coaching to improve arm use after stroke
This study tests whether a wearable device that tracks arm movement, plus coaching to use your weaker arm more, can help you recover better after a stroke. It's for people who are at least 6 months past their stroke and have some arm weakness but can still use their hand.
Irvine, CaliforniaAges 18–84 - NCT06770101Recruiting
Suicide prevention program for teens with HIV
This study tests a counseling program for teens with HIV who have had suicidal thoughts or behaviors. The goal is to see if the program is helpful and can be offered at local clinics.
LilongweAges 13–19 - NCT07465081Recruiting
Ultra-processed food, behavior, and thinking in teens
This study looks at how eating a lot of ultra-processed foods affects behavior, attention, and thinking in kids 10-15 years old. It may help understand if diet is linked to issues like ADHD or learning problems.
TaichungAges 10–15 - NCT07461428Enrolling by invitation
Breastfeeding education for first-time moms
This study tests a special breastfeeding education program (called Hypnobreastfeeding) for first-time moms. It aims to help you feel more confident and prepared to breastfeed your baby, using easy-to-understand lessons that fit your schedule.
Ankara, EsenboğaAges 18 years+ - NCT07133529Recruiting
Food choices and decision-making in healthy women
This study looks at how we make decisions about food. It is designed for healthy women who have never been pregnant and who do not use hormonal birth control.
Nuthetal, BrandenburgAges 18–35 - NCT07459621Recruiting
App for smokers unsure about quitting
This study tests a smartphone app for people who smoke at least half a pack a day and are not sure they want to quit. The app helps them explore their feelings about smoking in a low-pressure way.
Portland, OregonAges 18 years+ - NCT06463054Recruiting
Testing a program to reduce suicide risk in mothers and children
This study looks at how a mother's history of suicidal behavior might affect her child's emotional health. It tests a program designed to help both mothers and children build stronger coping skills together.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges Any age - NCT07397858Recruiting
Brain stimulation for depression in young people
This study tests if a type of brain stimulation called Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) can help treat depression in people aged 15 to 25. It involves a quick, non-invasive treatment that uses magnetic pulses to the head, and researchers want to see how it affects thinking and mood.
Sacramento, CaliforniaAges 15–25 - NCT07402681Recruiting
Tracking change in teens after trauma with weekly therapy
This study tests a type of talk therapy (TF-CBT) for teens who have been through trauma and still have upsetting symptoms like nightmares, flashbacks, or strong anxiety. It focuses on tracking how symptoms change over time and offers weekly sessions with a supportive adult.
Zurich, Canton of ZurichAges 12–18 - NCT06576076Recruiting
Cannabis, emotions, and risk study for teens
This study explores how daily cannabis use affects emotions and risk behaviors in teenagers. You'll answer quick surveys on your phone and wear a Fitbit for up to 3 months.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 12–18
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for behavior?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 1,477 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.