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
- NCT06094218Recruiting
Developing a suicide prevention tool for active duty members
This study is for active duty service members who are getting mental health care and have had recent suicidal thoughts. The goal is to develop a tool that helps predict how well treatments may work for preventing suicide, so you and your provider can make better decisions.
Columbus, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT06450730Recruiting
Smartphone support program for young people with type 1 diabetes
This study tests a smartphone app plus talk therapy to help young people with type 1 diabetes feel better emotionally. You would use the app and have virtual sessions to learn ways to cope with diabetes.
Córdoba, CórdobaAges 6–18 - NCT06370104Recruiting
Online therapy for recent suicidal thoughts or behavior
This study tests a remote therapy program for people who have had suicidal thoughts or behaviors in the past month. It aims to provide timely support without needing to see a therapist in person.
Amsterdam, South HollandAges 16 years+ - NCT07829263Recruiting
Brain stimulation with talk therapy for cocaine use disorder
This study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation method (high-definition transcranial direct current stimulation, or HD-tDCS) combined with cognitive behavioral therapy (a type of talk therapy) can help people reduce cocaine use. It explores if this combination is safe and practical.
Richmond, VirginiaAges 18–65 - NCT07673172Enrolling by invitation
Heart Health Program for Teens and Young Adults with Autism
This trial tests a two-part program to improve heart health in people with autism who are above a healthy weight. It may help you learn ways to take better care of your heart.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 9–26 - 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 - NCT06358495Recruiting
Sleep improvement to prevent depression and anxiety in teens
This study tests if improving sleep can help prevent depression and anxiety in teens who are at higher risk because a parent has had depression or anxiety. It's for teens who have trouble sleeping but don't have a history of depression or anxiety themselves.
Calgary, AlbertaAges 12–18 - NCT07577947Recruiting
Digital tracking to help treat pregnancy and postpartum depression
This study tests whether wearing an Apple Watch and using a smartphone app can help doctors better understand and treat depression during pregnancy and after birth. You'll receive depression treatment through the study while the app and watch track your daily patterns.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05906069Recruiting
Internet CBT program study for OCD patients
This trial studies whether an online version of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT, a structured talk-therapy approach) helps people with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and tries to predict who will benefit most. It may help by improving treatment planning and matching therapy to the right person.
Braga, GualtarAges 18–65 - NCT07447284Recruiting
Improving sleep for African American couples with OSA
This study tests whether a couple-based approach helps African American patients with moderate to severe sleep apnea stick with CPAP therapy better. It is designed for patients and their bed partners who want to improve sleep health together.
Cleveland, OhioAges 30 years+ - NCT07430800Recruiting
AI-Powered CBT for Anxiety in University Students
This study tests whether personalized computer models can improve cognitive behavioral therapy (a talk therapy that helps change thinking patterns) for anxiety. It's for university students who have mild to moderate anxiety and are comfortable with being recorded during sessions.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07420478Recruiting
TF-CBT for autistic youth with trauma
This trial tests trauma-focused therapy for autistic youth who have experienced trauma. It aims to see if this therapy helps reduce trauma-related distress.
Lebanon, New HampshireAges 6 years+ - NCT07425119Recruiting
Quit smoking trial for people who smoke a little each day
This study tests a text message program to help people who smoke 1-10 cigarettes most days but not daily quit. It uses cues and reminders sent to your phone to support your quit attempt.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT07402681Recruiting
Tracking change in teens after trauma with weekly therapy
This study tests a type of talk therapy (TF-CBT) for teens who have been through trauma and still have upsetting symptoms like nightmares, flashbacks, or strong anxiety. It focuses on tracking how symptoms change over time and offers weekly sessions with a supportive adult.
Zurich, Canton of ZurichAges 12–18 - 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 - NCT07391540Recruiting
Internet therapy for financial stress
This trial tests an internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy (ICBT) program for people feeling mild to moderate psychological symptoms because of money worries. It aims to see if online treatment can help reduce these symptoms.
Linköping, Östergötland CountyAges 18 years+ - NCT07396220Enrolling by invitation
Psychotherapy with esketamine nasal spray for suicidal thoughts
This study tests combining a specific type of therapy (BCBT-SP) with esketamine nasal spray to help people with treatment-resistant depression who are having ongoing suicidal thoughts. The goal is to see if this combination can reduce suicidal ideation more effectively than either treatment alone.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges 18–70 - 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+ - NCT07319078Recruiting
Online treatment for kids with stomach pain
This study tests an internet-based program to help children and teens with certain long-term stomach conditions, like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or ongoing stomach pain. It aims to see if online tools can reduce symptoms and improve daily life.
StockholmAges 8–17 - NCT07318181Recruiting
PTSD treatment research for adults in Ukraine
This study provides PTSD treatment for adults in Ukraine and measures whether symptoms improve. It aims to help people with distressing PTSD symptoms that affect their daily life.
KyivAges 18–65 - NCT06036147Recruiting
Concussion Recovery Program for Teens
This study tests a remote program to help teens ages 11 to 18 recover from a concussion that happened 1 to 12 months ago. You'll learn ways to manage symptoms like headaches, tiredness, or trouble focusing, all from home.
Dallas, TexasAges 11–18 - NCT07298941RecruitingPhase 2
Sleep treatment to help with chronic low back pain
This study tests if improving sleep can help people with chronic low back pain feel better and cope with pain. It involves a sleep-focused treatment program and looks at how it affects your overall well-being.
Charlottesville, VirginiaAges 18 years+ - NCT07296822Recruiting
Online therapy for MRI anxiety
This trial tests an internet-based therapy to help people who feel anxious about getting an MRI scan. It aims to make the experience easier by providing coping strategies online.
LinköpingAges 18 years+ - NCT07227948RecruitingPhase 2
Testing semaglutide for cocaine use disorder
This study tests whether semaglutide, a medication used for weight management, can help reduce cocaine use in people with cocaine use disorder. You may qualify if you have a body mass index (BMI) of 25 or higher and recently used cocaine.
Houston, TexasAges 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.