Clinical trials
Behavioral Disorder clinical trials
Below are recruiting behavioral disorder clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 385 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- 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 - NCT05543083Recruiting
Therapy plus exercise for teens at risk of type 2 diabetes
This trial tests whether a combination of coaching (cognitive-behavioral therapy) and exercise can improve mood and help teens who are at higher risk for type 2 diabetes. It may be especially helpful if you’re dealing with depression symptoms and a family history of type 2 diabetes.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 12–17 - NCT05886582RecruitingPhase 2
Rotigotine patch added to therapy for cocaine use
This Phase 2 study tests whether a rotigotine skin patch, used alongside behavioral therapy, can help people reduce cocaine use. It also looks at changes in brain activity while you do study tasks.
Richmond, VirginiaAges 25–70 - NCT05390268Recruiting
Mobile app behavioral therapy for youth with tic disorders
This trial tests whether a mobile app can help children and teens reduce tic symptoms using behavioral treatment strategies. It may help if your tics are affecting your daily life and you have not had very recent tic-specific behavioral training.
Aarhus N, RisskovAges 9–17 - NCT07351955Recruiting
New brain stimulation study for children with tic disorders
This trial tests a personalized, non-invasive brain stimulation method for children aged 5 to 18 with tic disorders who haven't been treated before. It aims to see if this new approach can help reduce tics safely.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 5 months–18 years - NCT06454695Recruiting
Treating depression by reducing negative future images
This study tests a new way to treat major depression by helping people change distressing mental pictures they have about the future. It might be a good fit if you have a few specific negative images that bother you.
Amsterdam, North HollandAges 18 years+ - NCT07255131Recruiting
Online talk therapy for cystic fibrosis
This study tests an online cognitive behavioral therapy (a type of talk therapy) program designed for people with cystic fibrosis. It aims to help improve mental health and coping skills through 13 video sessions.
AthensAges 18–70 - NCT06819969Recruiting
Long-term lung health in Canadian vapers and smokers
This study compares lung function and exercise capacity among different groups: people who vape, people who smoke cigarettes, and people who do neither. It aims to understand how vaping devices affect lungs over time.
Edmonton, AlbertaAges 12 years+ - NCT07218471Recruiting
Cannabis reduction study for heavy users
This study tests if helping people reduce heavy cannabis use improves daily life. It's for adults with cannabis use disorder who want to cut back.
Charleston, South CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT05973838Recruiting
Telemedicine support plus recovery coaching for multiple drug use
This study tests whether adding peer recovery support to a phone/video treatment program helps people stay in treatment longer and reduce polysubstance use. It focuses on adults in opioid use disorder care who have used other non-prescribed substances in the last three months.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT06030154Recruiting
Boosting positive feelings for people with alcohol use disorder
This study tests a program designed to help people with alcohol use disorder who also struggle with low mood or anxiety. It aims to increase positive emotions, which may make it easier to reduce drinking.
Tulsa, OklahomaAges 18–65 - NCT06183359Recruiting
Self-Identification Program for Depression
This study tests a self-identification program for people aged 18 to 70 who are currently in a major depressive episode. It aims to explore whether a simple self-monitoring tool can help you better manage your depression.
MontpellierAges 18–70 - NCT06332209Recruiting
Telehealth vs. in-person therapy for trauma in Puerto Rican youth
This trial compares two ways of giving a type of therapy called Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) to children and teens in Puerto Rico who have been through a traumatic event and have post-traumatic stress symptoms. One group receives therapy in person at a clinic, and the other group receives therapy through video calls (telehealth), to see which works better.
Charleston, South CarolinaAges 7–18 - 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+ - NCT07278544Recruiting
Communication preference study for challenging behavior
This study looks at how people with intellectual or developmental disabilities communicate and how their communication preferences can help reduce challenging behaviors. It may help find better ways to support those who do not use spoken language.
Athens, GeorgiaAges 2–90 - NCT07585409Recruiting
Physical Activity for Parkinson's Disease Patients
This study tests whether physical activity (like exercise or movement) can help people with Parkinson's disease feel better and move more easily. Researchers want to understand how activity affects Parkinson's symptoms and quality of life.
StockholmAges 18 years+ - NCT07345351Enrolling by invitation
Pilates vs. lifestyle advice for jaw muscle pain
This study compares two non-drug treatments for jaw muscle pain: clinical Pilates vs. lifestyle counseling. It aims to see which approach better reduces pain and improves jaw function in women.
Antakya, HatayAges 18–45 - NCT05398250Enrolling by invitation
Comparing brief suicide prevention tools for autistic youth
This study compares two short suicide-prevention approaches for autistic youth. The goal is to see which approach works better and is easier for routine care to use.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 12–99 - NCT05674409Recruiting
Telehealth family program for moderate to severe alcohol use
This study tests a brief treatment delivered by video that involves a Veteran and a concerned family member or friend. It’s meant for Veterans with ongoing alcohol problems, to see if family involvement helps them change drinking and stay safe during treatment.
Charleston, South CarolinaAges 21 years+ - NCT06882902Enrolling by invitation
Brain wave study for OCD habits
This study uses an EEG (a safe, painless cap that records brain activity) to look for unique brain patterns linked to habit behaviors in people with OCD. Participating could help researchers better understand OCD habits and improve future treatments.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–50 - NCT06516874Recruiting
Trauma-focused therapy for PTSD in adults
This study tests a therapy called trauma-focused cognitive-behavioral therapy (TF-CBT) for adults with PTSD or complex PTSD. It aims to see if this approach can help people who have been through traumatic events feel better.
Curicó, Maule RegionAges 18–64 - 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+ - NCT06942858Recruiting
Boosting therapy for anorexia with brain stimulation
This trial tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called deep transcranial magnetic stimulation (dTMS) can help cognitive-behavioral therapy work better for people with anorexia nervosa. It aims to improve outcomes by targeting brain areas linked to thinking and behavior.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–35 - NCT05974202Recruiting
Brain stimulation and therapy for cocaine use
This study tests a combination of brain stimulation (rTMS) and talk therapy (CBT) to help people reduce cocaine use. It's for adults who want treatment and use cocaine at least once a week.
New York, New YorkAges 22–65
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for behavioral disorder?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 385 recruiting behavioral disorder 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 behavioral disorder 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 behavioral disorder 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.