Clinical trials
Behavior clinical trials
Below are recruiting behavior clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 1,476 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT04061135Recruiting
Study brain and movement patterns in Parkinson’s or tremor
This study looks at brain signals, thinking, and movement behaviors in people who have Parkinson’s disease or essential tremor and are being considered for deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery. It may help researchers better understand how DBS affects the brain and day-to-day function.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT04074798Recruiting
Breathing over fast and slow movements for back pain
This study tests how breathing changes (hyperventilation) might affect people with long-lasting low back pain. It may help researchers understand triggers or symptoms, and compare them to people who do not have back pain.
HasseltAges 20–60 - NCT04119180RecruitingPhase 4
Sedation vs protective positioning for kids' dental work
This study compares two ways of keeping children comfortable and safe during dental treatment: sedation or a protective positioning approach. It may help find which method works better for comfort and safety for children who need fillings or other cavity repair.
Goiânia, GoiásAges 1–7 - NCT04142177Recruiting
Test which pain treatments work best for chronic low back pain
This study compares how well different pain treatments reduce low back pain and improve daily life. You may be asked to start or continue care through the VA and attend in-person sessions while completing pain and activity questionnaires.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT04164940Recruiting
Tracking how hospital care affects alcohol risk in older adults
This study looks at how adults aged 21+ change over time after being admitted to the hospital for alcohol-related problems. It may help researchers understand which hospital approaches work best for reducing future alcohol-related harm—especially for people who have not had alcohol or drug use disorders before.
StavangerAges 21 years+ - NCT04164225Recruiting
Testing how qigong affects brain activity in chronic low back pain
This study looks at how doing qigong may change brain activity and physical symptoms in adults with long-lasting low back pain. It’s mainly to see whether the brain and symptom measures can be identified and tracked after qigong practice.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 18–70 - NCT04199780Recruiting
Brain stimulation plus education to reduce pain after joint surgery
This study tests whether a non-surgical brain stimulation treatment combined with a structured education program can reduce pain after knee or hip replacement surgery. It may help some people feel less pain and recover more comfortably.
Charleston, South CarolinaAges 18–90 - NCT04205370Recruiting
Study sleep habits during pregnancy
This study looks at sleep behaviors (how you sleep and rest) during pregnancy. The researchers want pregnant patients to answer questions and/or use a phone to help them better understand sleep patterns in late pregnancy.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 18 years+ - NCT04242069Recruiting
Lifestyle coaching for overweight women trying to conceive
This trial tests a lifestyle program (using a smartphone) to help overweight women improve health before pregnancy while trying to conceive within the next year. It may help you and your partner build healthy habits before pregnancy.
Québec, QuebecAges 18–40 - NCT04320732Recruiting
Study COVID-19 spread at home and work
This study looks at what factors make COVID-19 spread more easily in the community and workplace. It may help researchers understand how to reduce transmission in everyday settings.
OsloAges 18 years+ - NCT04356924Recruiting
Talking therapy to help with worries from mild memory problems
This trial studies a psychological (talking) treatment to help people cope with everyday life challenges caused by mild cognitive impairment or subjective cognitive decline. It may help reduce anxiety, avoidance, and feelings of stigma linked to memory or thinking changes.
Stockholm, Stockholm CountyAges 45–75 - NCT04436081RecruitingPhase 2
CBD oil without THC for agitation in Alzheimer’s dementia
This trial studies whether a THC-free CBD oil softgel can reduce agitation in people with Alzheimer’s-related dementia. It compares CBD to a control to see if it improves difficult behaviors and is safe over the study period.
Norfolk, VirginiaAges 50–90 - NCT04467502Recruiting
Virtual reality therapy for gambling urges
This trial tests whether virtual reality exposure therapy can help people with gambling disorder by safely practicing facing gambling-related triggers. It may help you reduce urges and improve control, if you meet the study’s specific criteria.
AmiensAges 18 years+ - NCT04532424Recruiting
Brain stimulation for repetitive behaviors in autism
This trial tests whether transcranial magnetic stimulation (a non-surgical treatment using magnets on the scalp) can reduce restricted and repetitive behaviors seen in autism. It’s designed for people with autism who have high levels of certain repetitive behaviors, like insistence on sameness or unusual interests.
Stanford, CaliforniaAges 12–45 - NCT04534777Recruiting
Tests ways to predict recovery after brain injury
This study looks at different ways to predict how people with severe disorders of consciousness might recover after a brain injury. It may help doctors better estimate prognosis and improve care planning.
ParisAges 18–80 - NCT04577313Recruiting
Study to improve HIV medicine adherence reminders
This study looks at a way to help people take their HIV medicines as prescribed. It focuses on people who are HIV-positive and not currently taking their treatment consistently.
Storrs, ConnecticutAges 18 years+ - NCT04599270Recruiting
Preventing risky drinking in vulnerable teens
This study tests a program meant to reduce addictive behaviors in teens who may be at higher risk. It uses online activities and support, and it may help you build safer habits before problems grow.
BrestAges 14–17 - NCT04604626Recruiting
Study rare obesity linked to eating and brain conditions
This study aims to improve diagnosis and treatment planning for people with severe obesity—especially when it may be related to a genetic cause or a brain condition affecting appetite. You may be invited if your case includes clues from your history or symptoms, and you can consent to genetic testing discussions as part of usual care.
La DefenseAges Any age - NCT04613791Recruiting
Alcohol and addictive behaviors in people with obesity
This study looks at how often people with obesity struggle with alcohol or other addictive behaviors, and how these issues change over time. Understanding this connection may help doctors better support patients managing obesity.
NîmesAges 18 years+ - NCT04678427Recruiting
Exercise program for kids and young adults in stem cell transplant
This trial tests whether a structured exercise program (“TEAM Me”) can improve movement and mobility during and after a blood stem cell transplant in young people with cancer. It may help reduce stiffness and weakness so you can move more comfortably during treatment.
Dallas, TexasAges 6–29 - NCT04776941Recruiting
Writing exercises to reduce stress after cancer
This study tests whether guided writing exercises can help cancer survivors manage stress. It may be a low-risk way to improve well-being after cancer, especially if you recently finished treatment.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT04781322RecruitingPhase 1
Study drug to reduce LDL cholesterol effects in heavy drinkers
This Phase 1 study tests how safe a cholesterol-lowering antibody (alirocumab) is in people who drink heavily but are not seeking alcohol treatment. It also looks at early drug effects in the body to see how it might change cholesterol-related signals.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 21–65 - NCT04815889Recruiting
Early help for preschool children with developmental or behavior concerns
This trial tests an early detection and support program for preschool children who show developmental delays or behavior and self-regulation challenges. It may help by starting support sooner and targeting everyday communication, behavior, and functioning needs.
Eksjö, Jönköping CountyAges 1.5 years–6 years - NCT04817163Recruiting
Testing a CBT-I sleep program in cancer clinics
This trial tests whether a structured sleep program called CBT-I can help people with non-metastatic cancer sleep better. It may help by teaching practical, evidence-based steps for insomnia in a cancer-clinic setting.
QuébecAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for behavior?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 1,476 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.