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
- NCT06582134Recruiting
Mindfulness for jaw pain in university students
This trial tests whether brief mindfulness exercises can help reduce jaw pain in university students. If you have had jaw pain for at least 3 months, you may be able to join.
Kuala Lumpur, Kuala LumpurAges 18–30 - NCT06718491Recruiting
A smartphone program to reduce heavy drinking for people on opioid treatment
This study tests a brief smartphone-based program to help people reduce heavy drinking while they are receiving medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD). It aims to improve both alcohol and mental health outcomes.
Columbus, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT07290127Enrolling by invitation
A computer game for mental health after emergency C-section
This trial tests if a computer game can help improve emotional well-being after an emergency cesarean birth. Participants play the game within 24 hours of delivery to see if it reduces mental health risks.
Kyoto, Sakyo-kuAges 20 years+ - NCT07562412Recruiting
Audio Mindfulness for Quick Pain Relief
This study tests whether listening to brief guided mindfulness audio recordings can help reduce acute (sudden, short-term) pain. Researchers will see how different amounts of listening affect pain levels.
Tallahassee, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT06263712Recruiting
Can brief therapy after a suicide attempt help?
This study tests whether a short therapy program (ASSIP) can help reduce suicide risk by looking at how people think and feel after a suicide attempt. It may be a good fit if you've had a past attempt and are open to a brief, focused therapy.
BernAges 18 years+ - NCT06868498Enrolling by invitation
Community health worker training for mental health equity
This trial trains community health workers to reduce mental health disparities. It may help if you are a UTA undergraduate student who needs internship hours.
Arlington, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07592728Recruiting
Brief training to help teens eat healthier
This trial tests a smartphone-based training program designed to help teens with overweight or obesity make better food choices. It may be a good fit if you're looking to improve your diet and are not currently in treatment for an eating disorder or weight loss.
Fairfax, VirginiaAges 14–17 - NCT07059078Recruiting
Talk therapy with or without mindfulness for teen drinking
This study tests whether a brief talk therapy session, sometimes combined with mindfulness exercises, can help teens reduce alcohol use. It is designed for teens who get care at Johns Hopkins and already drink alcohol at least once a month.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 12–17 - NCT07381868Recruiting
Social media support group for women who drink
This study tests whether a private social media support group can help women cut back on risky drinking. It's for women who drink more than they'd like and want to try a supportive online group.
Hong KongAges 18 years+ - NCT07539142Recruiting
Community Support Program for Gun Injury Survivors
This study offers support and care coordination to people recovering from gunshot wounds in Central Arkansas. Researchers want to understand how connecting survivors with community resources helps them heal physically and emotionally.
Little Rock, ArkansasAges 18 years+ - NCT06085222Recruiting
App and computer study for stress in daily cannabis users
This study tests if a smartphone app and computer program can help regular cannabis users manage stress. It is for people who use cannabis daily or nearly daily and feel stressed.
Tallahassee, FloridaAges 18–30 - NCT05931289RecruitingPhase 2
Therapy plus brain scans after a recent suicide crisis
This Phase 2 study tests suicide-safety treatments given after a recent suicidal crisis or suicide attempt. It may help by reducing risk and understanding brain changes with follow-up brain scan visits.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT07394166Recruiting
Balancing Emotions and Electronics for Preschoolers
This study tests a program to help families of preschoolers reduce screen time and manage emotions. It may help if your child struggles with screen use and you are looking for support.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 2.5 years–4.5 years - NCT05565209Recruiting
Registry for closing the left atrial appendage
This study is a hospital registry that collects information from people who are having a device placed to close a part of the heart called the left atrial appendage. It helps doctors understand how this procedure works in real life, including different outcomes.
CréteilAges 18 years+ - NCT06600958Recruiting
Study of knee arthritis severity and progression
This study looks at how knee osteoarthritis or other types of knee arthritis progress over time, using blood tests and X-rays. It aims to find markers that could predict whether the disease will get worse, which may help guide treatment decisions.
CréteilAges 18 years+ - NCT07193095Recruiting
Comparing two brief pain relief programs for chronic pain
This study compares two brief programs (mindfulness skills vs. pain relief education) to see which helps adults with chronic muscle or joint pain feel better. You would attend one or two sessions and complete short questionnaires, all from home.
Tallahassee, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT05050409Recruiting
Program to help recovery after knee replacement surgery
This trial tests a supportive, coach-like “embedded” program designed to help you stay engaged and ready for recovery after one knee replacement. It may be helpful if you want extra support before and after surgery to follow through with your recovery plan.
Fort Sam Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07165782Recruiting
Video texts for PTSD in youth
This study tests if brief videos sent by text message can help reduce PTSD symptoms in youth aged 15 to 25. If you have PTSD symptoms and live in Canada, you may be able to join from home using your phone.
Halifax, Nova ScotiaAges 15–25 - NCT04846777Recruiting
Phone-based support program for generalized anxiety
This study tests a brief treatment approach delivered through a smartphone app (or phone-based program) for people with generalized anxiety disorder. It may help you manage anxiety while also contributing to research on easier ways to get mental health support.
University Park, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07014124Recruiting
Helping smoking fathers quit for their sick child
This study tests whether helping smoking fathers quit can improve their child's health. You and your child will get support through a messaging app, and the child will provide saliva samples.
Hong Kong, PokfulamAges 18 years+ - NCT06833567Recruiting
Mentalizing therapy for anxiety and depression
This study tests a group therapy that helps people understand their own and others' thoughts and feelings. It may help if you have anxiety or depression and can talk in a group setting.
Málaga, MalagaAges 18 years+ - NCT05752500Recruiting
Behavior coaching to help older adults with HIV move more
This study tests a tailored behavioral coaching program to increase physical activity in adults age 50+ who have HIV and are currently not very active. It may help you build safer, more routine movement using a Fitbit for tracking.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 50 years+ - NCT06941324Recruiting
Therapy to help teens and young adults with cancer feel better
This study tests a short-term therapy called Solution-Focused Brief Therapy to help teens and young adults with cancer reduce emotional distress. It's designed for people who are currently in treatment or have finished treatment within the last 5 years.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 15–39 - NCT06127589Recruiting
Quit for Kids: help parents quit smoking and protect children
This study offers a program to help parents who smoke quit for good, while protecting their young children from secondhand smoke. It uses text messaging and support to make quitting easier.
Hong KongAges 18 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.