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
- NCT05766592RecruitingPhase 3
Therapy for sexual or gender-minority adults and a rejecting parent
This study tests a therapy program tailored for sexual and gender-minority adults who are dealing with strong rejection from a parent. It also involves that parent in sessions to help improve support and reduce anxiety or depression.
New York, New YorkAges 20 years+ - NCT05728138Recruiting
Talk therapy trial for suicidal thoughts in early psychosis
This study tests a psychosocial (talk-based) intervention for people with early psychosis who are having thoughts about death or being better off dead. It aims to see if the approach is safe and workable, and whether it can help reduce suicidal thinking.
Karachi, SindhAges 18 years+ - NCT05553197Recruiting
Track mood during therapy using smartphone check-ins
This study looks at how mood changes between therapy sessions by having you answer short mood questions on your smartphone. It may help the researchers understand what support works best for people with mild-to-moderate depression.
Zurich, Canton of ZurichAges 18 years+ - NCT05136703Recruiting
Study depression treatment effects in people living with HIV
This study looks at how depression and its treatment may affect the brain and immune-related body systems in people with HIV. You may be eligible if you have depression and a well-controlled HIV viral load, and you can safely complete brain MRI scans.
Coral Gables, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT02613546Recruiting
Cognitive therapy for sexual difficulties in women
This trial studies whether cognitive behavioral therapy (a structured talk-therapy approach) can improve sexual problems. You may be eligible if your sexual function score is low, but not if you have moderate or severe depression/anxiety symptoms or start hormone therapy after beginning the group sessions.
Salvador, Estado de BahiaAges 18–59 - NCT06101810Recruiting
Treatments to improve self-esteem
This study tests different treatments to help people who feel they have low self-esteem. You and your caregiver agree that low self-esteem is a problem for you.
Heerhugowaard, North HollandAges 18–65 - NCT05424406Recruiting
Studying sleep timing changes in people with night-shift disorder
This study looks at how changes in your body clock (circadian timing) relate to “shift work disorder” in people who work night shifts. It may help researchers understand what drives symptoms and how to better target treatment.
Novi, MichiganAges 18 years+ - NCT06658041Recruiting
A step-by-step program for mild to moderate depression
This trial tests a structured support program for adults with mild to moderate depression. It uses a team-based approach in primary care to help you feel better step by step.
Hong Kong, HONG KONGAges 45–59 - NCT05352061Enrolling by invitation
HIV support program for people with mental health and life challenges
This study looks at how an HIV treatment and prevention program can be improved for people who have HIV plus psychosocial challenges, especially when HIV is not well controlled. You may be able to join if your HIV is recent and higher than target, and you fit one of the specific participant groups.
Miami, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT07116161Recruiting
Exercise and counseling for fatigue in female breast cancer patients
This trial tests if combining exercise with cognitive behavioral therapy (counseling) can help reduce fatigue in women with breast cancer. You may be able to join if you have completed your initial treatments and still feel tired.
SingaporeAges 21 years+ - NCT05856552Recruiting
Study on how depression affects older women’s health
This study looks at how depression impacts the health and social life of older women. It aims to understand the effects of depression so care and support can improve.
Chennai, Tamil NaduAges 55 years+ - NCT07402681Recruiting
Tracking change in teens after trauma with weekly therapy
This study tests a type of talk therapy (TF-CBT) for teens who have been through trauma and still have upsetting symptoms like nightmares, flashbacks, or strong anxiety. It focuses on tracking how symptoms change over time and offers weekly sessions with a supportive adult.
Zurich, Canton of ZurichAges 12–18 - NCT06601062Enrolling by invitation
Text reminders and rewards to improve CBT via video
This study tests whether adding text message reminders and small rewards can help both therapists and patients stick with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) delivered through video sessions. It's for people already doing CBT with a trained therapist in the Philadelphia area.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 14 years+ - NCT05836207Recruiting
Rewards for quitting cannabis in young adults
This study tests whether offering rewards can help young adults stop using cannabis. You would attend a treatment clinic and provide supervised urine tests twice each week while aiming to quit.
AmsterdamAges 16–22 - NCT06279650Recruiting
Self-hypnosis for chronic pain: follow-up interviews
This study asks people who took a self-hypnosis course for chronic pain about their experience. They will share their thoughts in an interview to help improve the program.
Montreal, QuebecAges 18 years+ - NCT06138301Recruiting
Telepsychiatry for social isolation in young people
This study tests whether video-call therapy can help teens and adults who feel socially isolated. It looks for participants who have not changed medications recently and are willing to pause other talk therapy for the study.
BrindisiAges 11–80 - NCT07475845Recruiting
Yoga and therapy for teen depression
This study tests whether adding weekly yoga classes to a standard group therapy program helps teens feel better faster. It is for teenagers aged 12–18 who have mild to moderate depression and are safe to be physically active.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 12–18 - NCT07281352RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Psilocybin therapy for depression
This study tests if psilocybin (a psychedelic) combined with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can help people with major depression. You would receive the psilocybin in a supervised setting and have talk therapy before and after.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 21–60 - NCT07614867Recruiting
Group therapy for emotion control in adults with ADHD
This study tests whether group-based cognitive behavioral therapy (a type of talk therapy) can help adults with ADHD who struggle to manage their emotions. You would attend sessions with others facing similar challenges to learn practical emotion-regulation skills.
StockholmAges 18 years+ - NCT06689878Recruiting
Mobile therapy for anxiety and depression after stroke
This study tests if a mobile cognitive behavioral therapy app can help reduce anxiety and depression in people who have had a stroke. If you are between 40 and 79 and have ongoing feelings of worry or low mood after your stroke, this therapy might be a convenient option.
New York, New YorkAges 40–79 - NCT05609916Recruiting
CBT therapy to help kids stop OCD medicine
This trial studies whether adding structured talk therapy (CBT) can help some children with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) reduce and potentially stop their OCD medicine. It’s designed for kids who are still having meaningful symptoms despite being on an OCD medication long enough.
Houston, TexasAges 7–17 - NCT05157477Recruiting
Addressing sensory issues in adults with autism
This study tests a virtual reality program to help adults with autism cope with sensory problems and improve social skills. Participants will practice handling sensory situations in a safe VR environment.
TaipeiAges 20–45 - NCT07731568Recruiting
Group nature therapy for anxiety in college students
This trial tests whether a type of talk therapy done in nature groups can help reduce anxiety symptoms. It is for college students who feel anxious but not severely depressed or at risk of suicide.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–30 - NCT07425119Recruiting
Quit smoking trial for people who smoke a little each day
This study tests a text message program to help people who smoke 1-10 cigarettes most days but not daily quit. It uses cues and reminders sent to your phone to support your quit attempt.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 18 years+
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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.