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
- NCT06736028Recruiting
Ketogenic diet for weight loss maintenance in obesity
This study tests whether a ketogenic diet helps people with obesity keep weight off by changing how your body burns energy and controls appetite. You will follow a low-carb, high-fat diet and be monitored for several months.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18–65 - NCT06736444Recruiting
Sleep and Substance Use Help for Young Adults
This study tests a brief program to help young adults who struggle with sleep and also use alcohol or cannabis. The program teaches skills to improve sleep quality and reduce risky substance use.
Seattle, WashingtonAges 18–29 - NCT06736483RecruitingPhase 2
Dexmedetomidine for children’s groin surgery recovery
This trial tests whether adding a sedative called dexmedetomidine to a numbing shot (nerve block) helps children aged 1–7 recover better after groin surgery. The goal is to improve comfort and reduce side effects.
Montpellier, FranceAges 1–7 - NCT06737055Recruiting
Sleep help for new and expectant parents
This study tests a sleep program for pregnant women and new moms. It uses specially trained helpers to teach better sleep habits, which may improve your rest and well-being.
Providence, Rhode IslandAges 18–99 - NCT06738953Recruiting
Preventing mental disorders with a self-efficacy course
This trial tests if a course designed to boost your belief in your own abilities can help prevent anxiety, mood, or substance use disorders. It is for young adults who currently feel less confident in handling challenges.
Potsdam, BrandenburgAges 18–30 - NCT06739967Recruiting
Speech Therapy for Italian Speakers with PPA
This study tests speech and language therapy for people with primary progressive aphasia (PPA). It aims to see if targeted exercises can help maintain or improve communication skills.
BariAges 40–85 - NCT06749444Recruiting
Cognitive behavioral therapy for sleep issues in schizophrenia
This trial tests if a talking therapy focused on sleep and daily rhythms (CBT-I) can help people with schizophrenia who have not responded well to other treatments and have trouble sleeping. It aims to improve sleep quality without medication.
Glostrup, DenmarkAges 18–64 - NCT06750510Recruiting
Digital parenting program for positive parenting in 3-year-olds
This trial tests a digital parenting program designed to help parents of 3-year-olds learn positive parenting skills. It's offered through child health clinics and is available in Finnish, Swedish, and English.
TurkuAges Any age - NCT06754280Recruiting
Sitting less for Black adults with chronic kidney disease
This study tests a program to help Black adults with chronic kidney disease sit less and move more throughout the day. You might join if you spend 6 or more hours sitting each day and can walk and stand without help.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 35–80 - NCT06754579Recruiting
High-volume arm training for physical and mental gains
This study tests whether doing high-volume arm exercises improves both your physical strength and your thinking skills. It's for people who are not very active and are generally healthy.
Tarsus, Mersi̇nAges 18–50 - NCT06758414Recruiting
CBT for chronic pain in veterans with serious mental illness
This trial tests a type of talk therapy called Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Chronic Pain, designed for veterans with serious mental illness. It aims to help you manage back pain and improve your quality of life.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT06763081Recruiting
SSRI side effects genetics study
This study looks at why some people have behavioral side effects when taking SSRI antidepressants like Prozac or Zoloft. It hopes to find a genetic reason to help doctors choose safer treatments in the future.
Winnipeg, ManitobaAges 6–24 - NCT06763445Recruiting
Study on caring experience and intentions in students
This study surveys university students to learn how their caregiving experiences and beliefs about control affect their desire to help others. It may help design better programs to support students who care for others.
TaichungAges 18 years+ - NCT06766526Recruiting
Online support for emotional adjustment after prostate cancer
This trial tests an online support program to help men cope with emotional distress after prostate cancer. You participate from home using a computer or smartphone.
LinköpingAges 18 years+ - NCT06767137Recruiting
Comparing two therapies for insomnia
This study compares two types of talk therapy — BRT (a brief version) and CBT-I (the standard approach) — to see which works better for people with insomnia. You would attend sessions and learn techniques to improve your sleep.
Bern, Canton of BernAges 18–80 - NCT06767293Recruiting
Parenting support for preterm children with behavior challenges
This trial tests a parenting program for caregivers of children born very preterm (before 32 weeks) who also have behavior problems. The program aims to help parents manage difficult behaviors and improve family well-being.
Cincinnati, OhioAges 3–8 - NCT06771856Recruiting
Stepped care for insomnia in chronic spinal pain
This trial tests a step-by-step approach to cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia in people who also have chronic neck or back pain. It aims to see if treating sleep problems can help reduce pain and improve quality of life.
BrusselsAges 18–65 - NCT06771843Recruiting
Helping men with HIV reduce drinking and improve HIV prevention
This study tests whether helping men with HIV who also drink heavily can lower their alcohol use and improve how well HIV treatment works to prevent passing the virus to others. It's for men living in fishing communities in Uganda.
KampalaAges 18 years+ - NCT06776991Recruiting
Social anxiety and public speaking fear study
This study tests if reward processing training combined with exposure therapy helps people with social anxiety disorder who are afraid of public speaking. Participants will complete therapy sessions and possibly an MRI brain scan.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18–60 - NCT06778096Recruiting
Online therapy for anxiety and depression in new moms
This trial tests an online therapy program for new moms who feel anxious or depressed. It uses cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) through a computer or tablet to help you manage your mood.
Châteauguay, QuebecAges 18 years+ - NCT06779149Recruiting
Comparing therapy and medication for chronic insomnia
This trial compares two treatments for chronic insomnia: cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT-I) and a medication called lemborexant. It aims to find which works better for different types of insomnia. You may qualify if you have ongoing trouble sleeping and are not taking other sleep aids.
Québec, QuebecAges 18 years+ - NCT06781333RecruitingPhase 2
Stem cells for behavior problems in Alzheimer's
This trial tests whether a single infusion of human mesenchymal stem cells (hMSC) can improve difficult behaviors like agitation, anxiety, or hallucinations in people with Alzheimer's disease. It's designed for those who have been taking antipsychotic medication for at least 4 weeks and have a study partner to help track behavior changes.
Miami, FloridaAges 55–90 - NCT06782321Recruiting
Virtual emotional support after stroke
This study tests a virtual program to help with emotional recovery like anxiety or sadness after a stroke. You can join from home using your own device.
Charleston, South CarolinaAges 21 years+ - NCT06783400Recruiting
Relationship Health Study in Lilongwe and Balaka
This study looks at the SASA! Together program, which aims to improve relationships and reduce violence in communities. If you are a man or woman aged 18-49 and have ever been in a romantic partnership, you may be able to join.
BlantyreAges 18–49
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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.