Clinical trials
CBT clinical trials
Below are recruiting cbt clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 193 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- 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 - 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 - 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+ - 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+ - 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 - 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 - 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+ - 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 - 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 - NCT06185244Recruiting
Online trauma therapy for teens with PTSD
This study tests an online therapy for teenagers with PTSD. It's a type of talk therapy that helps you deal with trauma, and you and your parent take part from home.
StockholmAges 13–17 - NCT04545606Recruiting
Helping kids with autism sleep better by treating insomnia
This study looks for the best way to improve sleep in children with autism who have ongoing insomnia. You and your child will complete sleep tracking and participate in an insomnia treatment plan to reduce trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking too early.
Columbia, MissouriAges 6–12 - NCT07834437Recruiting
Group therapy versus activity group for adults with ADHD
This study compares two group treatments for adults with ADHD: a structured activity group and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), which is a type of talking therapy that helps change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours. You might join to see which approach helps improve daily functioning and well-being.
StockholmAges 18 years+ - NCT07774039RecruitingPhase 1
Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia before stem cell transplant
This study tests whether a type of counseling called cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) can help improve sleep in people who are about to have a stem cell transplant. The therapy helps you change thoughts and habits that may be causing sleep problems, which might lead to better rest during a stressful time.
Kansas City, KansasAges 18 years+ - NCT07720674Recruiting
SEE FAR CBT for adults with PTSD
This trial tests a therapy called SEE FAR CBT to help adults with PTSD. It involves 12 weekly sessions and check-ins after treatment ends.
Kiryat ShmonaAges 18 years+ - NCT07710573Recruiting
Brief PTSD therapy compared to usual care for adults
This study tests a short, focused therapy (SEE FAR CBT) for adults with PTSD. It's a type of talk therapy that helps you process trauma, and the study wants to see if it works better than the usual care you would get.
Sha'ar HanegevAges 18 years+ - NCT07673172Enrolling by invitation
Heart Health Program for Teens and Young Adults with Autism
This trial tests a two-part program to improve heart health in people with autism who are above a healthy weight. It may help you learn ways to take better care of your heart.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 9–26 - NCT07576686Recruiting
AI-assisted therapy for depression and anxiety
This trial tests a computer-guided cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)—a proven talk therapy approach—to help treat mild depression and anxiety. The program runs for 10 weeks with weekly sessions, and AI helps guide your therapist or the process itself.
NišAges 18 years+ - NCT07532070Recruiting
Exercise and Therapy for Chronic Pain and Sleep Problems
This study tests whether exercise, talk therapy for sleep problems, or both together can help people with long-term back, hip, or knee pain who also struggle with sleep. You'll attend video appointments and try one of these approaches for several weeks.
San Antonio, NevadaAges 18 years+ - 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+ - NCT07486882Recruiting
Comparing two insomnia treatments: sound therapy vs. cognitive behavioral therapy
This study compares a new sound-based therapy (Acoustic Resonance Therapy) using a headband to standard cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia. It aims to see which approach helps people with moderate-to-severe insomnia sleep better.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 22 years+ - NCT07417826Recruiting
Therapy for suicide risk in eating disorders
This trial tests a therapy that combines cognitive-behavioral techniques with a digital tool to help women with eating disorders who have had recent suicidal thoughts or attempts. It aims to reduce suicide risk and improve mental health.
Sabadell, BarcelonaAges 18–65 - NCT07407946Recruiting
Blended trauma therapy with compassion for teens with PTSD
This trial tests a new way to deliver trauma-focused therapy by combining in-person sessions with a digital app, and adding a compassion component. It may help teenagers with PTSD who are receiving child and adolescent psychiatric care.
UmeåAges 12–17
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for cbt?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 193 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.