Clinical trials
Brief Intervention clinical trials
Below are recruiting brief intervention clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 98 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06782516Enrolling by invitation
Native-RISE: A suicide risk screening and care study
This study tests a new way to identify and support people at risk of suicide who visit certain Indian Health Service clinics. It aims to connect them with more personalized care.
Chinle, ArizonaAges 18–75 - NCT06648629Recruiting
Counseling to help HIV patients who drink too much
This study tests a counseling approach called Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people living with HIV who drink at unhealthy levels reduce their drinking. If you're on HIV treatment and drink more than recommended, this program may help you build healthier habits.
Syracuse, New YorkAges 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+ - NCT06284655Recruiting
A short education program for adults with ADHD
This trial tests whether a brief educational program helps adults with ADHD better understand their condition and manage it. If you have an ADHD diagnosis and speak a Scandinavian language, you may be able to join.
TrondheimAges 18–65 - NCT06318975Recruiting
Text messaging to prevent alcohol problems in air force
This study tests whether text messages can help prevent problem drinking among Air Force Technical Training students. It compares different ways of texting to see which works best.
San Antonio, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06419439RecruitingPhase 2
Ketamine for Veterans with Chronic Back Pain and Depression
This study tests whether ketamine, combined with talk therapy, can help veterans with both chronic low back pain and depression. The goal is to reduce pain and improve mood.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 18 years+ - NCT06471075Recruiting
Mindfulness for Pain Before Orthopedic Procedure
This study tests whether a short mindfulness (calm focus) exercise before an in-clinic orthopedic procedure can help reduce pain. If you are getting kyphoplasty or radiofrequency ablation at Tallahassee Orthopedic Center, this brief program might make your experience more comfortable.
Tallahassee, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT06970392Recruiting
Brief sleep help for children who resist bedtime
This study tests a brief, simple program to help parents of young children (ages 3-7) who struggle with bedtime resistance. The goal is to make bedtime easier for both children and caregivers.
Portland, OregonAges 18 years+ - NCT07124611Recruiting
Emotional support study for pancreatic cancer patients
This study offers a brief psychological intervention to help patients with pancreatic cancer manage emotional well-being before surgery. It is designed for newly diagnosed patients who are starting chemotherapy before surgery.
Columbus, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT07350954Recruiting
Brief paranoia support for teens in mental health services
This study tests a short therapy program for teenagers who feel paranoid. It aims to see if teens find the program helpful and easy to take part in.
LondonAges 16–18 - NCT07379736Recruiting
Online support for heavy cannabis users
This trial tests a brief online advice program to help people who use cannabis heavily reduce their use. You take part from home and get personalized tips and support.
London, Greater LondonAges 18 years+ - NCT07112040Enrolling by invitation
Brief therapy for women after sexual violence
This trial tests a short therapy program for women who have experienced sexual violence in the past 6 months. The goal is to help reduce stress and trauma symptoms early on.
Madrid, Pozuelo de AlarcónAges 18 years+ - 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 - NCT05919849RecruitingPhase 1
Helping parents support their LGBTQ+ children who face stigma
This Phase 1 study tests a program for parents (or guardians) to help them better support their LGBTQ+ young adult family member who is experiencing stigma and not feeling accepted. It aims to see if the approach can improve support and coping within families.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 15 years+ - NCT06178328Recruiting
Online mental health program for Canadian adults
This study is testing a short online mental health program for adults in Canada who are seeking help. It aims to see if the program helps people feel better.
Regina, SaskatchewanAges 18 years+ - NCT06810557Recruiting
Better sleep intervention to prevent obesity in kids
This trial tests a brief sleep program for children ages 6 to 11 who sleep less than 9 hours a night. The goal is to see if improving sleep can help prevent unhealthy weight gain. Eligible families will be randomly assigned to the sleep program or to a comparison group.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 6–11 - NCT04426448Recruiting
Test a short PTSD talk therapy for people in Botswana
This study tests a brief counseling intervention for people who have PTSD symptoms. It aims to see if a short, structured approach can help reduce PTSD symptoms for adults in Botswana.
LobatseAges 18 years+ - NCT06061991Recruiting
Mobile Chat App to Prevent Gestational Diabetes
This study tests whether using a mobile chat app for lifestyle guidance can help prevent gestational diabetes in Chinese women who are at higher risk. You'll receive health tips and support directly on your phone.
Hong KongAges 18 years+ - NCT07342504Recruiting
Brief alcohol support for people on buprenorphine
This trial tests a brief alcohol-focused support program designed for people who are already taking buprenorphine for opioid addiction. The goal is to help you reduce your drinking in a way that fits with your current treatment.
Notre Dame, IndianaAges 18 years+ - NCT06338904Recruiting
Suicide prevention program for adults over 50
This trial tests a brief problem-solving program delivered in different formats to help adults over 50 who are having thoughts of suicide. The goal is to see which format works best to reduce suicidal thoughts.
Santiago de Compostela, A CoruñaAges 50 years+ - NCT07516873Recruiting
Mindfulness and Nerve Stimulation for Young Adults Drinking Heavily
This study tests whether brief mindfulness training combined with a mild electrical stimulation device on the ear can help reduce cravings and urges to drink alcohol in people aged 21–29 who drink heavily. The goal is to understand if this combination approach works better than either alone.
Malden, MassachusettsAges 21–29 - NCT06887049Recruiting
Screening for emotional health in type 2 diabetes
This study tests a program to regularly screen and support emotional health in adults with type 2 diabetes and high blood sugar (A1C greater than 8%). It aims to improve both emotional well-being and diabetes management.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT06774300Recruiting
Video-based alcohol help for college students
This study tests whether a brief alcohol check-in and advice session, done over video call, works well for college students. It aims to help students who binge drink and want to cut down or avoid more drinking-related problems.
Houston, TexasAges 18–26 - NCT05624931Recruiting
Helping pregnant women stay on PrEP after starting it
This study tries to reduce the psychological barriers that make it hard for pregnant or postpartum women to keep taking PrEP. It may help by offering support tailored to stress, trauma symptoms, or depression—especially soon after PrEP is started.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 15 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for brief intervention?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 98 recruiting brief intervention 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 brief intervention 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 brief intervention 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.