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
- NCT06934525Recruiting
Team therapy for childhood anxiety and OCD
This study tests a team-based therapy approach for children and teens with anxiety or OCD. It helps families get treatment in community mental health centers, not just in specialized clinics.
East Providence, Rhode IslandAges 5–18 - NCT06597305Enrolling by invitation
CBT for adults with anorexia nervosa
This trial tests a 20-session cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) designed specifically for adults with anorexia nervosa. You will attend regular therapy sessions and complete questionnaires to see if this treatment helps improve your eating habits and overall well-being.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT05683223Recruiting
Brain and body markers to improve treatment for social anxiety
This study uses brain recordings (EEG and MRI) to understand how treatments help people with social anxiety. It also looks for signals that may predict who is most likely to benefit from treatment.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–50 - 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+ - 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 - NCT04885569Recruiting
Therapy program to help prevent relapse in substance use
This trial tests a culturally adapted therapy combining motivational interviewing, CBT (talk-based skills therapy), and mindfulness to help people avoid relapse after detox. It may help you build coping tools and stay engaged in treatment.
LahoreAges 18 years+ - NCT04900064Recruiting
Self-help CBT added to primary care behavioral health
This trial studies whether adding a Swedish self-help version of “CBT” (a structured talking-therapy approach) improves care for adults getting behavioral health support in primary care. It may help people who want support for mental health without needing fully guided therapy sessions.
Varberg, Halland CountyAges 18 years+ - NCT05663034Recruiting
Compare CBT-I vs MBTI for sleep and trauma symptoms after TBI
This study compares two types of talk-based therapy to help veterans with long-lasting insomnia after a traumatic brain injury (TBI), and also looks at related post-trauma stress symptoms. It may help you improve sleep and reduce how much these symptoms affect daily life.
Eglin Air Force Base, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT05549102Recruiting
CBT therapy study for anxiety and brain circuit changes
This trial studies whether a specific form of talk therapy (CBT) changes brain activity in people with moderate anxiety. It may help your care team understand what works best and how brain “circuits” respond to treatment.
LondonAges 18–64 - NCT05612750Recruiting
Online therapy for chronic pain: CBT vs one-session relief
This study compares two online treatments for chronic pain: an 8-session cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) program versus a single “empowered relief” session. It aims to see which approach helps people manage pain better over time.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT05758987Recruiting
Online therapy for PTSD using a computer program
This trial studies a new blended, computer-assisted version of trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy for people with PTSD. It may help reduce PTSD symptoms by delivering structured therapy using a computer and online sessions.
StockholmAges 18 years+ - NCT05783817RecruitingPhase 2
MDMA-assisted therapy for OCD in adults
This trial tests whether MDMA plus cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can reduce OCD symptoms in adults who have tried standard OCD treatments before. You may be asked to pause certain medicines and follow specific diet/medication rules around the study session.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06109363Recruiting
Sleep improvement program for Chinese adults with insomnia
This study tests a step-by-step counseling program for insomnia (CBT-I) that starts with simple steps and adds more support if needed. It’s for Chinese adults who have trouble sleeping and may help you improve your sleep without medication.
Shatin, New TerritoriesAges 18–70 - NCT06138431Recruiting
Group therapy for parents of children with food allergies
This study tests a group therapy program to help parents manage anxiety or depression related to their child's serious food allergy. You'll attend 6 weekly group sessions and fill out questionnaires online to see if the program helps you feel better.
Kansas City, MissouriAges 1.5 years–17 years - 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 - NCT06298864Recruiting
Online anxiety treatment after a heart attack
This study tests an online program to help people reduce anxiety after a heart attack or unstable angina. The goal is to see if the program can improve quality of life and reduce heart-related worries.
StockholmAges 18 years+ - NCT06358898Recruiting
Digital sleep and mood program for teens with depression
This trial tests a digital program that uses a smartphone app to help teens with both insomnia and depression. It combines a mood tracker with cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) to improve sleep and mood.
Shatin, New TerritoriesAges 12–18 - NCT06374238Recruiting
Peer Support for Young People with Sickle Cell Pain
This study is testing a peer support program for teens and young adults (ages 16–30) with sickle cell disease who have chronic pain. You'll connect with a trained peer supporter through your smartphone to learn pain coping skills and get support.
Mobile, AlabamaAges 16–30 - NCT06434571RecruitingPhase 2
Comparing two sleep treatments for people with MS
This trial tests if talking with a sleep coach by video is better than a web-based program for improving sleep, reducing fatigue, and protecting the brain in people with multiple sclerosis (MS). Both treatments focus on changing thoughts and habits around sleep.
Kansas City, KansasAges 18–65 - NCT06474689Recruiting
EMDR vs. CBT for obese women with binge eating
This trial tests two therapy approaches – EMDR and CBT – to see which works better for women with both obesity and binge eating disorder who are already staying in an Italian hospital. The study focuses on how these treatments may help with eating behaviors and emotional healing.
Piancavallo, VerbaniaAges 18–65 - NCT06480500RecruitingPhase 2
Online therapy and IV ketamine for severe depression with suicide risk
This study tests whether adding an online therapy (i-CBT) to intravenous (IV) ketamine is better than IV ketamine alone for people with treatment-resistant depression who are also thinking about suicide. You'll receive either ketamine or a comparison drug (midazolam), plus the online therapy, in a hospital setting.
Toronto, OntarioAges 21–65 - NCT06535516Recruiting
Supporting youth and families after tough experiences
This study tests a program to help youth ages 10-15 who have faced child maltreatment, like abuse or neglect. It aims to build resilience in both the youth and their family.
Rochester, New YorkAges 10–15 - NCT06541886Recruiting
Online therapy for teens with insomnia
This study tests a type of therapy called cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I), adapted for teens. The therapy is done online in virtual sessions and aims to help you sleep better without medication.
Indianapolis, IndianaAges 13–18
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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.