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
- NCT07216261Recruiting
The SWELL study: CBT for insomnia in older veterans
This trial tests whether providing cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBTI) can help older veterans in VA clinics. CBTI is a non-medication treatment that addresses the thoughts and behaviors that keep you awake.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 60 years+ - NCT07212673Recruiting
Online therapy for binge eating disorder
This study tests a digital program that combines cognitive-behavioral therapy with mindfulness training to help people with binge eating disorder. It may help reduce binge eating episodes and improve your relationship with food.
The Bronx, New YorkAges 18–70 - NCT07218471Recruiting
Cannabis reduction study for heavy users
This study tests if helping people reduce heavy cannabis use improves daily life. It's for adults with cannabis use disorder who want to cut back.
Charleston, South CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT07218965Recruiting
Farm family connection study for lonely adults
This study tests if a program that helps build strong relationships can reduce loneliness in adults living in farming areas. You might be eligible if you feel lonely and live in an agricultural community.
Columbus, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT07167641Recruiting
Support for parents and caregivers of young people with psychosis
This study focuses on supporting parents and caregivers of young people who have had a first episode of psychosis. The goal is to understand how to help you while you care for your loved one. If you’re a caregiver connected to a UNC Coordinated Specialty Care program, you may be able to join.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 18–99 - NCT07172113Recruiting
Virtual Reality Therapy for Depression in Young Adults
This study tests a virtual reality program that delivers cognitive behavioral therapy (a type of talk therapy) to help young adults with depression. If you are a native Cantonese speaker between 18 and 40, you may be able to try this new digital therapy from home.
Hong KongAges 18–40 - NCT07160621Recruiting
Pain management app for teen cancer survivors
This trial tests a culturally adapted mobile app to help teen cancer survivors manage chronic pain and improve daily functioning. It compares the app to standard care to see if it reduces pain interference.
Memphis, TennesseeAges 10–17 - NCT07156383Recruiting
Sleep's effects on everyday health and wellbeing
This study tests how improving sleep can help your daily health and mood. If you have insomnia, you may be eligible for a program that focuses on restful sleep and its benefits.
Notre Dame, IndianaAges 18 years+ - NCT07141394Enrolling by invitation
Supporting recovery for homeless veterans in VA housing
This trial helps homeless veterans in VA supportive housing get coordinated access to addiction recovery services. It aims to improve equity and outcomes for those in recovery.
West Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges Any age - NCT07129954Recruiting
Fear of Falling in Muscular Dystrophy Trial
This trial tests a treatment to help people with certain types of muscular dystrophy who are afraid of falling. It aims to improve confidence and walking safety.
Verona, veronaAges 16–65 - NCT07119515Recruiting
Comparing online vs. in-person therapy for anxiety
This study compares two ways of receiving cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for generalized anxiety disorder: over video calls (teletherapy) or in person. It aims to see if online therapy works just as well as face-to-face sessions.
Faisalabad, Punjab ProvinceAges 18–45 - 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+ - NCT02752542RecruitingPhase 4
Personalized therapy and antidepressants for depression
This trial studies whether a personalized combination of talk therapy (CBT) and antidepressant medication works better for people with moderate to severe depression. It’s meant to match treatment choices to your situation and to see what helps most.
Halifax, Nova ScotiaAges 18 years+ - NCT07076342RecruitingPhase 4
Glutamate receptors and cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia
This study tests how a brain receptor called mGluR5 affects sleep and depression treatment. You may qualify if you have major depression with insomnia and are not currently on antidepressants.
Stony Brook, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT05676918Recruiting
Postpartum well-being study for mothers in the past year
This study looks at mothers’ well-being after having a baby, to understand what affects mental and emotional health after childbirth. It may help improve support for mothers during the postnatal period.
Madrid, Pozuelo de AlarcónAges 18 years+ - NCT07073521Recruiting
Cognitive therapy for adjusting to vision loss
This study tests new ways to help people adjust to vision loss using thinking and coping strategies. If you are an adult with vision loss and willing to share feedback, this may be a good fit.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 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+ - NCT07062406Recruiting
Insomnia treatment to improve diabetes care
This trial tests if treating insomnia can help improve blood sugar control in people with type 2 diabetes. If you have trouble sleeping and your diabetes is not well controlled, this study may offer help.
Zachary, LouisianaAges 40 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 - 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+ - NCT06265506Recruiting
Virtual Reward Program for Cutting Back on Heavy Drinking
This study tests a virtual program that rewards you for reducing heavy drinking. You'd use a phone app, check in via Zoom, and get a glimpse into your drinking patterns through a blood test. It might be a good fit if you want to cut back on heavy drinking without going to an in-person clinic.
Spokane, WashingtonAges 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 - 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+ - NCT06917209Recruiting
Therapy for dissociative disorders trial
This trial tests a type of talk therapy called dissociation-focused cognitive behavior therapy for people with dissociative disorders (like feeling detached from yourself or having multiple identities). It aims to see if this therapy can help reduce symptoms.
AngersAges 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.