Clinical trials
Behavior clinical trials
Below are recruiting behavior clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 1,484 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT05698862Recruiting
Study how gut bacteria affect brain and behavior
This study looks at how gut bacteria may influence brain function and behavior, through a chemical called GABA. It may help researchers understand brain–gut links, though it is not yet a treatment trial.
ReadingAges 18–50 - NCT05699525Recruiting
Personalized app for cognitive behavioral therapy for young adults
This trial tests a mobile app that delivers personalized cognitive behavioral therapy (a structured talk-therapy approach that helps change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors). It may help reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, or bipolar disorder for people who fit the study’s timing and safety requirements.
New York, New YorkAges 18–25 - NCT05700201Recruiting
Study of heart health in adults with trauma symptoms
This study looks at how trauma-related symptoms (like PTSD symptoms) may affect heart health. You may be asked to do light activity—so your study team can see how your body responds.
Fort Lauderdale, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT05700474Recruiting
Wellness support program for people with HIV or prevention needs
This trial tests an education and support program to improve overall wellness for adults who have HIV or are seeking HIV prevention services. It also looks at people who have had alcohol or substance use recently.
Charlotte, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT05701852Recruiting
Study brain scans during tasks in chronic nerve pain
This study looks at how brain activity changes in people with long-lasting nerve pain using an MRI scan while you do simple behavioral tasks. It may help researchers understand brain function in chronic neuropathic pain and how it affects day-to-day abilities.
ParisAges 18 years+ - NCT05713617Recruiting
Health program for Latino families raising kids with disabilities
This study tests a family health promotion program for Latino caregivers of children ages 6 to 17 who have an intellectual or developmental disability. It may help by teaching practical ways to support health and well-being at home.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 6–100 - NCT05721911Recruiting
Study using brain-cell tests to better understand Parkinson’s risk
This study collects blood and related samples to create a “biobank” and uses lab tests to study genetic risk in Parkinson’s disease and idiopathic REM sleep behavior disorder (RBD). It may help researchers understand why symptoms develop and improve future prevention or treatment approaches.
Milan, ItalyAges 18 years+ - NCT05723588RecruitingPhase 2
TMS brain stimulation to help veterans quit smoking with PTSD
This Phase 2 study tests whether targeted brain stimulation (TMS) can improve smoking quit outcomes in Veterans who also have PTSD. It also uses brain imaging (MRI) to understand what changes in the brain may help people quit.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 18–75 - NCT05726721Recruiting
Study of treatment targets for binge eating disorder
This trial studies how binge eating disorder behaves during treatment and compares patterns over time. It may help by improving future treatment approaches for people with binge eating disorder.
Aarhus, Central JutlandAges 18 years+ - NCT05726890Recruiting
Behavior programs to improve infants’ sleep routines
This study tests two behavioral parent-training approaches to help babies with early sleep problems learn to fall asleep and stay asleep with less help. It may help families who want the baby to sleep more independently.
BeershebaAges 9 months–1.5 years - NCT05730491Recruiting
Online parenting program for kids with IBS-related belly pain
This trial tests an online social learning program to help parents support their child when the parent has irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or related belly pain. It may help families build coping skills and resilience through guided parent sessions.
Seattle, WashingtonAges 18 years+ - NCT05748158Recruiting
Study of why weight returns after behavioral weight loss
This study looks at what makes some people regain weight after losing weight in a behavioral weight loss program. You may help researchers understand the role of habits, metabolism, and energy use so better prevention strategies can be developed.
New York, New YorkAges 25–59 - NCT05752656Recruiting
Tracking outcomes after deep brain stimulation for Parkinson’s
This study follows people with Parkinson’s disease to see how their thinking, behavior, and movement change over time after deep brain stimulation. It may help doctors better understand what to expect from this treatment.
RomeAges 18 years+ - NCT05767242Recruiting
Early brain tests in babies at language risk
This study looks for early brain signals that may predict future language difficulties in very young children. It compares babies with a family history of language problems to babies without, using safe testing to see what markers show up early.
Bosisio Parini, LCAges 6 months–8 years - NCT05773898Recruiting
Talking with families to understand suicide in overseas territories
This study asks people close to someone who died by suicide to share information about their life, including childhood. Researchers use these interviews to better understand suicide behaviors and improve prevention efforts.
Fort-de-France, FranceAges 18 years+ - NCT05780853Recruiting
Game-based testing for young children’s learning and communication
This trial uses a simple, game-like assessment to better understand how young children develop and learn. It may help by creating or improving tools that track development and identify needs earlier.
LondonAges 3–8 - NCT05781100Recruiting
Study of baby behavior and family technology use
This study looks at how babies’ behavior relates to how families use technology. You may be able to take part if you’re in late pregnancy and can follow up over time after your baby is born.
San Luis Obispo, CaliforniaAges Any age - NCT05783817RecruitingPhase 2
MDMA-assisted therapy for OCD in adults
This trial tests whether MDMA plus cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can reduce OCD symptoms in adults who have tried standard OCD treatments before. You may be asked to pause certain medicines and follow specific diet/medication rules around the study session.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05783765Recruiting
Food, genetics, and behavior study for healthy children
This study looks at how eating, body factors (like weight), and behavior may relate to genetics in healthy children. Your child’s participation could help researchers understand why eating habits differ between families.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 5–7 - NCT05784805Recruiting
Focused ultrasound treatment during EEG monitoring for ongoing seizures
This trial tests whether a focused ultrasound treatment can change brain electrical activity seen on an EEG in people with ongoing seizure emergencies. It may help doctors learn safer ways to modulate seizure activity when standard medicines are not fully stopping it.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 19–85 - NCT05784922Recruiting
Lung cancer screening support for eligible smokers
This study aims to improve and promote lung cancer screening for people at higher risk who may face barriers. You may be asked to share your experiences through surveys or focus-group style activities to help make screening more equitable.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 50–80 - NCT05788783Recruiting
6-week dog training program for youth in outpatient mental health care
This study tests whether a structured dog training program is practical and helpful for youth who are already getting outpatient mental health services. You may be able to participate in a 6-week program if you can attend every week and have no safety concerns with dogs.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 8–17 - NCT05799001Recruiting
Dance workshops for seniors with dementia behavior changes
This trial tests whether structured dance sessions can help improve behavioral and emotional symptoms in people with dementia living in care facilities. It may help by offering a gentle, guided activity while keeping medications stable.
Craponne-sur-ArzonAges 65 years+ - NCT05805397Recruiting
Motivation skills training for schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder
This study tests whether “Motivation Skills Training” can help people with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder. It’s for people who are stable on treatment and can participate in English-speaking sessions.
New York, New YorkAges 18–65
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for behavior?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 1,484 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.