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
- NCT06909669Recruiting
Brief therapy for anxiety, depression, or physical symptoms
This study tests short-term psychological treatments to help people with mild or moderate emotional symptoms like anxiety, depression, or physical complaints (such as pain or fatigue) that may be linked to stress. The goal is to see if these brief therapies can improve how you feel.
Córdoba, CórdobaAges 18 years+ - NCT06797726Recruiting
CBT for adults with ADHD and behavioral addiction
This trial tests if cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) can help people who have both ADHD and a behavioral addiction (like gambling or gaming). If you qualify, you would attend therapy sessions to see if it improves your symptoms.
BrestAges 18 years+ - NCT06756139Recruiting
Mobile app therapy for stubborn stomach upset
This study tests if a mobile app teaching cognitive behavioral therapy (a way to change thinking patterns) can help people with stubborn stomach pain or discomfort. It might benefit those whose symptoms haven't improved with usual medicines.
Haikou, HainanAges 18–80 - NCT06873009Enrolling by invitation
Can therapy help men in prison quit smoking?
This trial tests if cognitive behavioural therapy (a type of talk therapy that changes thinking and habits) can help men in prison stop smoking. It aims to see what works best and for whom.
Paris, Île-de-France RegionAges 18 years+ - NCT06840457Enrolling by invitation
Mobile app study for mental health treatment
This study tests a smartphone app to help people getting mental health services track their progress and get extra support. It uses activity trackers and a secure app to understand how daily life affects your mental health.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 18 years+ - NCT06817694Recruiting
CBT for fear of cancer returning in BRCA1/2 women
This trial tests if cognitive behavioral therapy can reduce fear of cancer recurrence in women with BRCA1/2 mutations who have finished treatment for breast or ovarian cancer. It aims to help you cope with worries about cancer coming back.
Québec, QuebecAges 18 years+ - NCT06809192Recruiting
Cognitive behavioral therapy for multiple sclerosis fatigue
This study will test different parts of cognitive behavioral therapy to see which ones help with fatigue in people with multiple sclerosis. You will participate in sessions that may involve changing thoughts about fatigue, scheduling activities, or addressing related emotions like depression or anxiety.
Seattle, WashingtonAges 18 years+ - NCT06807086Recruiting
Online talk therapy for insomnia in cancer survivors
This study tests if online therapy sessions can help cancer survivors with long-term sleep problems (insomnia). It is for people who have finished or are still in active cancer treatment, including those with stable metastatic cancer.
Boston, MassachusettsAges Any age - NCT05837845RecruitingPhase 2
MDMA plus therapy versus therapy alone for severe PTSD
This Phase 2 study compares MDMA-assisted Cognitive Processing Therapy (a structured talk-therapy) to Cognitive Processing Therapy alone for Veterans with severe PTSD. It aims to see whether adding MDMA helps reduce PTSD symptoms and improve recovery.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06687161Recruiting
Treating insomnia in mild memory problems
This study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation method (TMS) combined with cognitive training can improve sleep in older adults with mild memory issues. It may help if you have trouble falling or staying asleep and have early memory changes.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 60 years+ - NCT05973214Recruiting
Program for thinking and coping in environmental intolerance
This trial tests whether a cognitive and behavioral therapy program can help adults with idiopathic environmental intolerance (IEI) manage symptoms and cope better. It may help by teaching practical ways of thinking and behaving when symptoms are triggered.
Paris, ParisAges 18 years+ - NCT06661460Recruiting
Online therapy for youths with anxiety disorders
This study tests an online cognitive behavioral therapy program for children and teens (8 to 17 years old) who have specific anxiety disorders. It aims to help reduce anxiety symptoms by providing therapy through a smartphone, tablet, or computer, with support from a caregiver.
Kalmar, Region Kalmar LänAges 8–17 - NCT06633263Enrolling by invitation
Combined therapy for depression and insomnia
This trial tests a combination of two behavioral therapies to improve both depression symptoms and sleep problems. It may help you if you have moderate depression and insomnia and can participate in French-language sessions.
LiègeAges 18–67 - NCT06636006Recruiting
Exercise vs. digital therapy for better sleep
This study compares two treatments for insomnia: aerobic exercise and a smartphone-based cognitive behavioral therapy program. It aims to find which approach works better for people who have trouble sleeping.
Jatai, GoiásAges 18 years+ - 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+ - NCT06551987Recruiting
Insomnia treatment for military members with mild brain injury
This study tests a behavioral insomnia therapy for active-duty service members who have had a mild traumatic brain injury and continue to have sleep problems and other symptoms. It aims to help improve sleep and recovery.
Fort Cavazos, TexasAges 18–45 - NCT06535516Recruiting
Supporting youth and families after tough experiences
This study tests a program to help youth ages 10-15 who have faced child maltreatment, like abuse or neglect. It aims to build resilience in both the youth and their family.
Rochester, New YorkAges 10–15 - NCT06516874Recruiting
Trauma-focused therapy for PTSD in adults
This study tests a therapy called trauma-focused cognitive-behavioral therapy (TF-CBT) for adults with PTSD or complex PTSD. It aims to see if this approach can help people who have been through traumatic events feel better.
Curicó, Maule RegionAges 18–64 - NCT06511518Recruiting
Talking therapy for fatigue in advanced cancer
This study tests whether cognitive behavioral therapy, a type of talking therapy, can help reduce severe fatigue in people with advanced solid tumors or gliomas who are receiving or have completed palliative treatment. The goal is to see if this approach improves energy levels and quality of life.
Amsterdam, North HollandAges 18 years+ - NCT05456035Recruiting
Talk-therapy plus social skills training for depressed teens
This study tests whether adding social-cognitive training (skills for understanding social situations and thoughts) to regular talk therapy helps teens with depression. It may help improve mood and daily functioning compared with talk therapy alone.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 13–17 - NCT06465381Recruiting
Suicide prevention program for teens in Mozambique schools
This trial tests a safety planning and therapy program to help teens with suicidal thoughts. It is for students in certain schools in Mozambique.
BeiraAges Any age - NCT06441864Recruiting
Behavioral treatment for nightmares in REM sleep behavior disorder
This study tests a behavioral therapy (non-drug treatment) for nightmares in people with REM sleep behavior disorder (RBD). It's designed for you and a family member who lives with you.
Salt Lake City, UtahAges 18 years+ - NCT06434571RecruitingPhase 2
Comparing two sleep treatments for people with MS
This trial tests if talking with a sleep coach by video is better than a web-based program for improving sleep, reducing fatigue, and protecting the brain in people with multiple sclerosis (MS). Both treatments focus on changing thoughts and habits around sleep.
Kansas City, KansasAges 18–65 - NCT05587127Recruiting
CBT therapy for eating anxiety in functional stomach pain
This trial tests an “exposure-based” type of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help people with functional dyspepsia (stomach discomfort after eating) who avoid or restrict food. The goal is to reduce food fear and improve eating and weight, after other medical causes have been ruled out.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+
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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.