Clinical trials
Cognitive Behavior Therapy clinical trials
Below are recruiting cognitive behavior therapy clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 321 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06580561Recruiting
Exercise and insomnia treatment for knee pain
This study combines a gentle exercise program with a treatment for insomnia to see if it helps older adults with knee osteoarthritis feel less pain and sleep better. You will attend group exercise classes and receive sleep coaching.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 50 years+ - NCT06669507Recruiting
Sleep clinic study on non-drug treatment options
This study looks at how people with certain sleep disorders respond to non-medication treatments. If you have trouble with your sleep-wake cycle and would like behavioral or lifestyle help instead of drugs, this trial might be for you.
TrondheimAges 18 years+ - NCT06677866Recruiting
Group therapy for teens with Fragile X or autism
This trial tests if group cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can help teens with Fragile X syndrome or autism spectrum disorder improve social and emotional skills. It looks at how teens with these conditions respond to a structured group program.
RomeAges 13–19 - NCT06678295Recruiting
CBT for social anxiety or body dysmorphic disorder
This study looks at how individual factors affect the success of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for social anxiety or body dysmorphic disorder. You'll have therapy sessions and brain scans to see what works best for people like you.
Seattle, WashingtonAges 18–45 - NCT06717165Recruiting
Brain stimulation with talk therapy for OCD
This study tests if adding a gentle brain stimulation technique (tACS) to cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can help reduce OCD symptoms more than CBT alone. It is for adults with OCD who have not completed a full course of CBT before.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–60 - 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 - NCT06758414Recruiting
CBT for chronic pain in veterans with serious mental illness
This trial tests a type of talk therapy called Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Chronic Pain, designed for veterans with serious mental illness. It aims to help you manage back pain and improve your quality of life.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT06766526Recruiting
Online support for emotional adjustment after prostate cancer
This trial tests an online support program to help men cope with emotional distress after prostate cancer. You participate from home using a computer or smartphone.
LinköpingAges 18 years+ - NCT06767137Recruiting
Comparing two therapies for insomnia
This study compares two types of talk therapy — BRT (a brief version) and CBT-I (the standard approach) — to see which works better for people with insomnia. You would attend sessions and learn techniques to improve your sleep.
Bern, Canton of BernAges 18–80 - NCT06771856Recruiting
Stepped care for insomnia in chronic spinal pain
This trial tests a step-by-step approach to cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia in people who also have chronic neck or back pain. It aims to see if treating sleep problems can help reduce pain and improve quality of life.
BrusselsAges 18–65 - NCT06778096Recruiting
Online therapy for anxiety and depression in new moms
This trial tests an online therapy program for new moms who feel anxious or depressed. It uses cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) through a computer or tablet to help you manage your mood.
Châteauguay, QuebecAges 18 years+ - NCT06786832Recruiting
Trial for fatigued patients in primary care
This trial studies severe fatigue that started at a specific time and is not due to another illness. It aims to find better ways to diagnose, treat, and support people with long-term fatigue in primary care.
Stockholm, GustavsbergAges 18–67 - NCT06791356Recruiting
Better Sleep for Older African Americans
This study tests a type of talk therapy for insomnia called CBT-I, done over Zoom. It's for older African Americans who have had trouble sleeping for at least three months.
Newark, New JerseyAges 60 years+ - NCT06831435Recruiting
Digital therapy for depression study
This study tests if a digital cognitive behavioral therapy program can help treat depression in real-world settings. It is designed for people aged 14 to 60 who have moderate to severe depression symptoms.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 14–60 - NCT06831838Recruiting
Pain management program for breast cancer survivors with joint pain
This trial tests a cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) based program to help relieve joint and muscle pain caused by aromatase inhibitors, a common hormone therapy for breast cancer. It aims to improve your quality of life and reduce symptoms.
Jacksonville, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT06835556Recruiting
Studying paranoia changes with talk therapy
This trial tests how a type of talk therapy affects paranoia in people with schizophrenia or related conditions. It aims to understand if daily changes in paranoia can improve with treatment.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18–65 - NCT06847399RecruitingPhase 2
Tirzepatide for Binge Eating Disorder
This trial tests if tirzepatide (a weekly injection) can help reduce binge eating compared to a placebo or another medication (lisdexamfetamine dimesylate). It may be a good fit for people with moderate or severe binge eating disorder who also have a high body weight.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT06898177Recruiting
Mobile app for ARFID therapy
This study tests a mobile app that provides cognitive-behavioral therapy for avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID). It aims to help people who have trouble eating enough or a limited variety of foods, and can be done from home using a smartphone.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–55 - NCT06904508Recruiting
Therapy for anxiety in autistic youth from high-need communities
This trial tests whether cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can help reduce anxiety in autistic children and teens. It also looks at brain activity changes before and after therapy.
Montclair, New JerseyAges 8–14 - NCT06940596Recruiting
Comparing diets and therapies for irritable bowel syndrome
This study compares different dietary and behavioral treatments to find out which works best for different people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). You'll be asked to follow a specific treatment program to see how it affects your symptoms.
Melbourne, VictoriaAges 18 years+ - NCT06969040Recruiting
CBT plus brain stimulation for chronic insomnia
This trial tests if adding a gentle brain stimulation technique (transcranial alternating current) to standard cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) improves sleep in people with long-term insomnia. It aims to find a better treatment option for those who haven't responded to other therapies.
BeijingAges 18 years+ - NCT07023523Recruiting
Controlling brain activity for chronic pain
This study tests if people with fibromyalgia can learn to control their own brain activity using real-time feedback from an MRI machine to reduce pain. It is designed to help those with long-term chronic pain find new ways to manage it.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–65 - NCT07036705Recruiting
Sauna blanket and app for better sleep in insomnia
This study tests whether using a heated sauna blanket before bed, along with a mind-body app, can help adults with insomnia fall asleep faster and sleep better. You would use the blanket at home for a few weeks and answer questions about your sleep.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07037017Recruiting
CBT's effects on brain and body in anorexia
This trial studies how cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) affects brain activity, stress responses, and attention in people with restrictive-type anorexia nervosa. It may help you understand if this type of therapy changes how your brain works.
IstanbulAges 18–35
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for cognitive behavior therapy?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 321 recruiting cognitive behavior therapy 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 cognitive behavior therapy 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 cognitive behavior therapy 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.