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 311 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT04007380Recruiting
Sleep problems after spinal cord injury study
This study looks at how sleep-disordered breathing (breathing problems during sleep) affects mood, thinking, and behavior after a spinal cord injury. It may help researchers understand the impact of these sleep breathing issues and guide better support for people after injury.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT06733376Recruiting
PTSD treatment options study
This study tests different types of talk therapy for PTSD, like CPT, PE, and STAIR. It aims to find which treatment works best for people with PTSD.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT06582784Recruiting
Using a phone app to help cancer survivors with depression
This study tests a mobile app to help cancer survivors who are feeling depressed. If you have a smartphone and are willing to use an app for mood support, you may be able to join.
Charleston, South CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT05840198Recruiting
Dog-assisted therapy for youth in residential care
This study tests whether a structured therapy program with a canine (dog) can improve outcomes for youth receiving residential inpatient services. If you qualify, you would be asked to complete baseline tasks and, if assigned, attend at least one of the dog-therapy sessions over about 6 weeks.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 8–18 - NCT06246955Recruiting
Online group therapy to improve wellbeing in cancer patients
This study tests two types of online group therapy—Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Compassion-Based Therapy—to help people with cancer feel better emotionally. You'll join a small group with a therapist to learn skills for handling stress and finding peace.
Scottsdale, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT07362277Recruiting
Mat Pilates for Sedentary Young Women
This study tests if Mat Pilates helps young women who are not active feel more connected to their bodies and become more physically active. You may join if you are between 18 and 29, live a mostly inactive lifestyle, and have not exercised regularly in the last 2 months.
Konya, TyrkeyAges 18–29 - NCT06736028Recruiting
Ketogenic diet for weight loss maintenance in obesity
This study tests whether a ketogenic diet helps people with obesity keep weight off by changing how your body burns energy and controls appetite. You will follow a low-carb, high-fat diet and be monitored for several months.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18–65 - NCT05603000Recruiting
Emotion-focused therapy for parents of anxious or struggling children
This study tests an emotion-focused family therapy program for parents of children (ages 7–15) who are dealing with anxiety, depression, or behavior challenges. It may help families improve how emotions are understood and managed through parent participation and home life support.
Guelph, OntarioAges 7–15 - NCT07188623Recruiting
Virtual reality therapy for older adults with depression
This study tests if a virtual reality program can help older adults with depression become more active and feel better. You would use a VR headset at home to practice activities that improve your mood.
Stanford, CaliforniaAges 65 years+ - NCT07384143Recruiting
Robotic arm rehab for cognitive recovery after stroke
This study tests whether robot-assisted arm exercises can help people recover both arm movement and thinking skills. It may be an option if you have arm weakness after a stroke or other neurological condition.
Messina, MaineAges 18–75 - NCT06377254Recruiting
How activity or inactivity changes your body
This study looks at how changing your physical activity level (either becoming more or less active) affects your whole body over 6 months. It is for people aged 50–65 who are overweight and either quite sedentary or fairly active, and who are willing to change their routine.
Nottingham, NottsAges 50–65 - NCT06799481Recruiting
Home-based exercise to help brain tumor survivors with thinking and memory
This study tests whether a virtual home-based exercise program can improve thinking and memory problems caused by brain tumor treatment in teens and young adults. It also looks at how exercise affects gut health.
Atlanta, GeorgiaAges 15–39 - NCT06776991Recruiting
Social anxiety and public speaking fear study
This study tests if reward processing training combined with exposure therapy helps people with social anxiety disorder who are afraid of public speaking. Participants will complete therapy sessions and possibly an MRI brain scan.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18–60 - NCT06346782Recruiting
Online parenting support for children with cancer
This study tests an online therapy program that helps parents manage challenging behaviors in children with cancer. If you join, you'll learn skills through video coaching sessions with a therapist, all from the comfort of your home.
St. Petersburg, FloridaAges Any age - NCT05788783Recruiting
6-week dog training program for youth in outpatient mental health care
This study tests whether a structured dog training program is practical and helpful for youth who are already getting outpatient mental health services. You may be able to participate in a 6-week program if you can attend every week and have no safety concerns with dogs.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 8–17 - NCT07730957Recruiting
Music program to reduce care refusal in nursing home residents
This trial tests whether a structured music program can help reduce care refusal (like agitation or aggression during bathing) in nursing home residents with memory or thinking problems. Residents who show these behaviors may be eligible.
AmiensAges 18 years+ - NCT07345065Recruiting
Improving sleep in new mothers with behavioral tips
This trial tests a personalized program to help first-time mothers with ongoing sleep problems. It focuses on changing sleep habits and thoughts, without needing medication.
Brussels, JetteAges 18 years+ - NCT05637320Recruiting
Therapy study for children’s big emotions and mood
This study looks at how children’s emotions change during therapy for concerns like anxiety, depression, or disruptive behavior. It may help you and your child understand what kinds of therapy support might work best.
Guelph, OntarioAges 8–15 - NCT07518407Recruiting
Nutrition Education and Diet Guidance While Using GLP-1 Medication
This study teaches adults on GLP-1 medication (like Ozempic or Wegovy) how to eat better and lose weight using a smartphone app. Researchers want to see if personalized nutrition advice helps you get better results from your medication.
Columbia, South CarolinaAges 18–65 - NCT06897553Recruiting
ACT for Better Mental Health with Neurologic Illness
This study tests a type of talk therapy (ACT) to help people with neurological conditions like Parkinson’s, MS, or epilepsy feel better emotionally. It's for those who are struggling with depression, anxiety, or stress and are ready to work on their mental health.
BielefeldAges 18 years+ - NCT06786000Recruiting
Brain stimulation plus hand therapy for stroke recovery
This trial tests a combination of mild electrical brain stimulation and a special hand therapy program to help improve arm and hand movement after a stroke. It is for adults who had a stroke more than three months ago and still have moderate to mild arm weakness.
Riyadh, Riyadh RegionAges 18 years+ - NCT07608042Enrolling by invitation
Lung Boost breathing therapy for women after breast surgery
This study tests a breathing device and exercises designed to help women who've had breast removal surgery improve their lung function and breathing. It may help restore normal breathing patterns and quality of life after mastectomy.
Giza, Giza GovernorateAges 50–60 - NCT05732779Recruiting
App-based check-ins to help teens take transplant medicines
This study tests a phone app that uses video check-ins (called directly observed therapy) to help adolescent heart-transplant patients take their immunosuppression medicines as prescribed. It may help reduce missed doses, which is important for protecting the transplanted heart.
Coral Gables, FloridaAges 10–21
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for cognitive behavior therapy?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 311 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.