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
- NCT05734313Recruiting
Teletherapy CBT for anxiety and depression in people with diabetes
This trial tests a unified, talk-therapy program delivered by video (telemedicine) to help with anxiety and depressive symptoms. If you have type 1 diabetes and symptoms of anxiety or depression, it may help you learn coping skills and improve mood.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–64 - NCT06004414Recruiting
SilverCloud mental health app study for high school students
This study tests a mental health app called SilverCloud in high school students who are feeling anxious or depressed. It aims to see if the app can help improve their mood and wellbeing.
New Brunswick, New JerseyAges 13–22 - NCT05977439Recruiting
Brain training for depression recovery
This study uses brain imaging and stimulation to help people with depression learn how to regulate their emotions better. It aims to find out if targeting specific brain networks can improve symptoms.
Charleston, South CarolinaAges 18–65 - NCT05889624Recruiting
Study of treatments for childhood migraine headaches
This study looks at ways to help children and teens with migraine headaches by testing a care approach that includes access to evidence-based treatment. It may help if your child has frequent migraine headaches and is starting (or not already on) certain migraine-preventive medicines.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 10–17 - 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+ - NCT05855668Recruiting
Study how brain and behavior differ in alcohol and cannabis use
This study looks at how people’s thoughts, brain-related measures, and behaviors differ between alcohol use disorder and cannabis use disorder. You may be asked to join group psychotherapy and complete assessments, which could help improve how care is planned for people like you.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT05818696Recruiting
Study for safer firearm storage with uncertainty support
This study looks at how people think and feel about “not knowing” (uncertainty) and how that may affect keeping firearms securely stored. You may be asked to use a phone app and complete short check-ins to support safer storage decisions.
Columbus, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT05780814Recruiting
Treating insomnia to improve weight loss after breast cancer
This study looks at whether improving insomnia (trouble falling asleep or staying asleep) can help survivors of breast cancer lose weight more successfully through a structured behavioral weight loss program. It may help if sleep problems are making it harder to change eating and activity habits.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - 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+ - NCT05754151Recruiting
Mobile therapy for anxiety and depression in adults 40+
This trial tests whether a phone or tablet version of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can help people ages 40 and older with anxiety or depression. It may help you manage symptoms with skills you can use between sessions.
New York, New YorkAges 40 years+ - NCT05674409Recruiting
Telehealth family program for moderate to severe alcohol use
This study tests a brief treatment delivered by video that involves a Veteran and a concerned family member or friend. It’s meant for Veterans with ongoing alcohol problems, to see if family involvement helps them change drinking and stay safe during treatment.
Charleston, South CarolinaAges 21 years+ - 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 - NCT05624931Recruiting
Helping pregnant women stay on PrEP after starting it
This study tries to reduce the psychological barriers that make it hard for pregnant or postpartum women to keep taking PrEP. It may help by offering support tailored to stress, trauma symptoms, or depression—especially soon after PrEP is started.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 15 years+ - NCT05423444Recruiting
Therapy for PTSD in teens using brain connectivity imaging
This study looks at how well PTSD-focused therapy changes brain “connectivity” patterns in adolescents. It may help your care team understand which teens benefit most from therapy.
San Antonio, TexasAges 12–17 - 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+ - 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 - 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+ - NCT02604277Recruiting
Study of suicidal behavior in people with bipolar disorder
This study looks at suicidal thoughts or behaviors in people diagnosed with bipolar disorder. It may help researchers understand what leads to suicidal risk and how to better support safety and treatment.
Atlanta, GeorgiaAges 18–64 - NCT04632628Recruiting
Online sleep coaching for insomnia in dementia caregivers
This trial tests an online form of cognitive behavioral therapy (a structured skills-based program) to improve insomnia for people caring for someone with dementia. It may help reduce trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking too early.
Columbia, MissouriAges 18 years+ - NCT04142177Recruiting
Test which pain treatments work best for chronic low back pain
This study compares how well different pain treatments reduce low back pain and improve daily life. You may be asked to start or continue care through the VA and attend in-person sessions while completing pain and activity questionnaires.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT04106713Recruiting
Understanding change across different psychotherapies for anxiety and depression
This study looks at how people change during different types of psychotherapy for anxiety and depression. It aims to understand which treatments work best for different people.
Singapore, SingaporeAges 18–99 - NCT04046562Recruiting
Testing a teen pain-and-weight program
This trial studies a program meant to help teens manage weight when they also have ongoing muscle or joint pain. It may help by targeting pain feelings and supporting healthier weight habits at the same time.
Hartford, ConnecticutAges 12–18 - NCT02727803RecruitingPhase 2
Personalized natural killer cell therapy for blood cancers
This trial tests a customized immune-cell treatment (NK cells) for certain blood cancers to try to control or eliminate cancer cells. You may qualify if your cancer has come back, did not fully respond, or has higher risk features.
Houston, TexasAges 15–80 - NCT01327690RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Group therapy for mental health in veterans and families
This early-stage study looks at mental health outcomes for active-duty service members, veterans, and their family members after participating in group therapy sessions. If you can follow instructions and complete consent forms, this trial may help researchers understand how group therapy affects well-being in these communities.
Santa Rosa, CaliforniaAges 18–80
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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.