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
- 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 - NCT07167719Recruiting
Resilience training for parolees with adjustment challenges
This study tests a cognitive-behavioral training program to help people on parole build resilience and cope with adjustment difficulties. If you are recently on parole and having trouble adjusting, this program may offer tools to support your mental health.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07119710Recruiting
Telehealth support for rural dementia caregivers
This study tests if telehealth support can improve quality of life for family caregivers of people with dementia living in rural Texas. You would receive guidance and resources through video or phone calls from home.
Lubbock, TexasAges 18–110 - NCT07532551Recruiting
Online Therapy for Anxiety and Depression in Singapore
This study tests an internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy (a self-guided online mental health program) for people with mild-to-moderate anxiety or depression. You'd use an app on your phone or computer to work through lessons and exercises designed to help manage these feelings.
SingaporeAges 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 - 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+ - 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 - NCT05974631Recruiting
Treatments for suicidal Veterans with PTSD
This study tests two types of therapy to help Veterans with PTSD who are struggling with suicidal thoughts and self-harm. It compares a treatment called DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy, which helps with emotions) with another called PE (Prolonged Exposure, which helps with trauma).
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT03906435Recruiting
Cognitive therapy to prevent problems for very premature NICU babies
This study offers a counseling approach to help prevent “Vulnerable Child Syndrome” in babies born very early and cared for in the NICU. It focuses on support during the early months after birth and compares outcomes for families getting the therapy versus usual support.
Dallas, TexasAges Any age - 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+ - NCT04191811Recruiting
Using brain signals to predict CBT success for mood or sleep issues
This study tests whether brain measurements can help predict who will benefit from a type of talk therapy called CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy). If you have depression, social anxiety, or insomnia, your brain “response variability” may be used to personalize or improve treatment planning.
Huddinge, Stockholm CountyAges 18 years+ - NCT04463498Recruiting
Sleep school program for insomnia alongside mental health problems
This trial tests a group “sleep school” program to improve sleep when insomnia happens together with moderate to severe mental health symptoms. It may help you learn practical sleep strategies and improve sleep quality while you’re getting psychiatric care.
BergenAges 18–80 - NCT04467502Recruiting
Virtual reality therapy for gambling urges
This trial tests whether virtual reality exposure therapy can help people with gambling disorder by safely practicing facing gambling-related triggers. It may help you reduce urges and improve control, if you meet the study’s specific criteria.
AmiensAges 18 years+ - 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+ - NCT04761328Recruiting
Study fear of cancer coming back and stopping immunotherapy
This study looks at fear of cancer coming back and how people feel about stopping immunotherapy (cancer treatment that helps the immune system). You may be able to join if you’re an adult with a cancer history that included immunotherapy, and if you can safely participate.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 21 years+ - NCT04831385Recruiting
CBT-I sleep therapy to improve blood sugar in older adults
This study tests whether a structured therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) can help improve blood sugar control in older adults with type 2 diabetes. It targets people who have both high blood sugar levels and troublesome insomnia, aiming to see if better sleep improves glycemic measurements.
Hong KongAges 60 years+ - NCT07698132Recruiting
Psychotherapy for binge eating disorder
This trial tests three levels of psychotherapy (high, medium, and low intensity) to find which works best for binge eating disorder. It aims to help you stop binge episodes and improve your relationship with food.
Ballerup Municipality, Capital RegionAges 18–65 - 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+ - NCT04949360Recruiting
Digital CBT-i program for insomnia using a tablet
This trial tests a phone or tablet app-based program based on CBT-i, a structured therapy that helps improve sleep habits and reduce insomnia symptoms. It may help if you have ongoing insomnia and prefer a digital approach.
São Caetano do Sul, São PauloAges 20–60 - NCT05117255Recruiting
Online therapy study for anxiety in residential alcohol treatment
This study tests an internet-based, interactive version of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for anxiety symptoms. It’s designed for people getting mainly alcohol-focused treatment in a residential program, to see if the online approach works and is feasible for you.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 18–65 - NCT05215353RecruitingPhase 4
Music therapy or talk therapy for anxiety after cancer
This study compares music therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to see which better reduces anxiety in people who have had cancer. You may be randomly assigned to one of the two therapy programs and will join sessions by video call.
Miami, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT05304104Recruiting
Eating disorder care program for vets with binge problems
This trial looks at how to build a more fair and easy-to-access system of care for eating disorders within the VA and related groups. You may be able to take part if you are a VA user and have bulimia or binge eating, and can safely complete surveys and treatment planning.
West Haven, ConnecticutAges 18 years+ - NCT05456607Recruiting
Digital therapy for insomnia and depression in veterans
This study tests an online form of cognitive behavioral therapy (a structured talk-therapy style program you use digitally) to help people who have both trouble sleeping and depression. It may be helpful if you’re a U.S. military veteran and your symptoms are in the study’s range.
Rochester, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT05543083Recruiting
Therapy plus exercise for teens at risk of type 2 diabetes
This trial tests whether a combination of coaching (cognitive-behavioral therapy) and exercise can improve mood and help teens who are at higher risk for type 2 diabetes. It may be especially helpful if you’re dealing with depression symptoms and a family history of type 2 diabetes.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 12–17
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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.