Clinical trials
CBT clinical trials
Below are recruiting cbt clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 212 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT05943171Recruiting
App-based CBT for substance dependence and relationship aggression
This study tests an app-guided version of CBT (a structured talk-therapy approach) against standard CBT to help people with substance dependence and recent verbal aggression in an intimate relationship. You may be screened to see if you fit both the substance use and relationship aggression parts of the trial.
Rochester, New YorkAges 18–65 - NCT06156306Recruiting
Comparing two sleep and anxiety therapies for young people
This study compares two types of talk therapy to help young people who struggle with both insomnia and anxiety. Both treatments involve learning skills to improve sleep and manage anxious thoughts; one version also includes strategies for accepting difficult emotions.
Shatin, New TerritoriesAges 15–24 - NCT05533138Recruiting
Online therapy to treat depression during pregnancy
This trial tests an internet-based version of CBT, a structured talking therapy, for depression during pregnancy. It may help by teaching practical skills to reduce depressive symptoms while you stay connected to your maternity mental health clinic.
StockholmAges 18 years+ - NCT05648175Recruiting
Test an AI coaching tool versus a care team for depression
This study compares an artificial intelligence (AI) decision-making approach with support from a multi-professional care team for treating depression. It aims to see which approach helps people make better treatment choices and manage symptoms.
Kingston, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT05968560Recruiting
Online therapy to help youth at risk for psychosis
This trial tests a telehealth (video/phone) version of cognitive behavioral therapy to help young people who are at risk for developing psychosis. It may help by teaching skills to reduce symptoms and improve coping, with support from a key family or close person.
New York, New YorkAges 14–25 - NCT04817163Recruiting
Testing a CBT-I sleep program in cancer clinics
This trial tests whether a structured sleep program called CBT-I can help people with non-metastatic cancer sleep better. It may help by teaching practical, evidence-based steps for insomnia in a cancer-clinic setting.
QuébecAges 18 years+ - NCT06532500Recruiting
CBT therapy for teen mood and anxiety
This study tests whether cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) — a talk therapy that helps you change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors — can improve mood and anxiety in teens. If you're between 14 and 19 and have a mood or anxiety disorder, this therapy might be a good fit.
Toronto, OntarioAges 14–19 - NCT06646900Recruiting
Testing a culturally adapted CBT vs. standard CBT
This study tests whether a version of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) that is specially adapted for people in Pakistan works better than standard CBT. If you have depression or anxiety, you may be able to join.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 18–65 - 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 - NCT06941428Recruiting
Redesigning trauma therapy for schools
This study is redesigning a trauma-focused therapy (TF-CBT) for schools. It tests a new version of the therapy to help students aged 7–19 who have experienced trauma and still feel upset by it.
Seattle, WashingtonAges 7 years+ - NCT06983301Recruiting
Brief CBT for teens with OCD in routine care
This study tests if a short form of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can help teens with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). If you are between 11 and 18 and OCD is your main problem, you might be able to join. You will get workbooks and exercises to do with your therapist.
Reading, BerkshireAges 11–18 - NCT07430800Recruiting
AI-Powered CBT for Anxiety in University Students
This study tests whether personalized computer models can improve cognitive behavioral therapy (a talk therapy that helps change thinking patterns) for anxiety. It's for university students who have mild to moderate anxiety and are comfortable with being recorded during sessions.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06804954Recruiting
Online CBT vs. usual care for mild mental health issues
This study tests an online CBT program (cognitive behavioral therapy you do from home) versus usual care for people with mild to moderate anxiety, depression, or stress. It aims to help you manage symptoms before they become more serious.
Gustavsberg, Stockholm CountyAges 18 years+ - NCT06804941Recruiting
Online CBT vs. usual care for common mental health issues
This study tests whether online cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) works better than usual care for people with common mental health issues like anxiety, depression, or stress. If eligible, you would receive a guided online program from your computer or phone, without needing to visit a clinic.
Gustavsberg, Stockholm CountyAges 18 years+ - NCT06840457Enrolling by invitation
Mobile app study for mental health treatment
This study tests a smartphone app to help people getting mental health services track their progress and get extra support. It uses activity trackers and a secure app to understand how daily life affects your mental health.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 18 years+ - NCT05974176Recruiting
Study on stress, trauma symptoms, and family support
This study looks at how racial and cultural stress may affect trauma-related emotional reactions in children and their parents/guardians. It may help researchers understand what kinds of support work best for families dealing with trauma.
New York, New YorkAges 5–17 - NCT05631743Recruiting
VR therapy with Inuit participants in Montreal
This study tests whether virtual reality (VR) CBT—a type of talk therapy delivered through a VR experience—can help mental health. It specifically looks for Inuit participants in Montreal who meet safety and eligibility checks.
Montreal, QuebecAges 14–60 - NCT06375083RecruitingPhase 2
Computer therapy for suicide prevention and depression in Veterans
This trial tests two different computer-based therapy programs for Veterans: one for preventing suicide and one for treating depression. Both programs are designed to be done at home on your computer or tablet.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 18–65 - NCT06749964Recruiting
Personalized internet CBT for cancer-related pain
This trial tests a personalized internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) program designed to help people with cancer-related chronic pain. It aims to improve how you cope with pain and daily life challenges.
LundAges 18 years+ - NCT05456035Recruiting
Talk-therapy plus social skills training for depressed teens
This study tests whether adding social-cognitive training (skills for understanding social situations and thoughts) to regular talk therapy helps teens with depression. It may help improve mood and daily functioning compared with talk therapy alone.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 13–17 - NCT07294001Recruiting
Shame-focused therapy for reducing suicide risk in teens
This trial tests a type of therapy called shame-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (talk therapy) to reduce suicide risk in teens. It is designed for adolescents who feel intense shame and have recently thought about or attempted suicide.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 13–18 - NCT06104176Recruiting
Virtual reality therapy for alcohol use disorder
This study tests if virtual reality therapy can help people with alcohol use disorder stay abstinent. You must be sober for at least 15 days to participate.
Créteil, Île-de-France RegionAges 18–80 - NCT07506460Recruiting
Support team with therapy for Black youth at risk of suicide
This trial tests whether adding a support team of trusted adults to cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps Black youth who have recently had thoughts of suicide or a suicide attempt. You and a parent or guardian would be involved, and you would also name a support person (like a relative, coach, or mentor) to join the team.
Detroit, MichiganAges 12 years+ - NCT07172113Recruiting
Virtual Reality Therapy for Depression in Young Adults
This study tests a virtual reality program that delivers cognitive behavioral therapy (a type of talk therapy) to help young adults with depression. If you are a native Cantonese speaker between 18 and 40, you may be able to try this new digital therapy from home.
Hong KongAges 18–40
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for cbt?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 212 recruiting cbt 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 cbt 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 cbt 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.