Clinical trials
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy clinical trials
Below are recruiting cognitive behavioral 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
- NCT07863440Recruiting
Digital therapy for gambling disorder
This trial tests a smartphone-based therapy program to help people stop gambling. It also involves a family member, like a parent, spouse, or sibling, to support the patient during treatment.
Jakarta Pusat, Jakarta Special Capital RegionAges 18 years+ - NCT02613546Recruiting
Cognitive therapy for sexual difficulties in women
This trial studies whether cognitive behavioral therapy (a structured talk-therapy approach) can improve sexual problems. You may be eligible if your sexual function score is low, but not if you have moderate or severe depression/anxiety symptoms or start hormone therapy after beginning the group sessions.
Salvador, Estado de BahiaAges 18–59 - NCT02747771Recruiting
Group therapy to reduce hair pulling behavior
This trial tests whether cognitive behavioral group therapy can help reduce hair pulling in people with trichotillomania. You may be offered group sessions that teach skills to understand and change hair-pulling habits.
OsloAges 16–67 - NCT07853352Recruiting
Group therapy to improve well-being in first-time prisoners
This study tests two group therapy approaches to help people in prison feel less distressed, cope better, and improve well-being. If you're eligible and join, the goal is to support your mental health during incarceration.
Karachi, SindhAges 13–40 - 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 - NCT07786532Recruiting
Sports-based cognitive therapy for children's attention and memory
This study tests a sports-based cognitive therapy program for children aged 8-12 with mild attention or behavioral issues. It aims to improve their attention and memory through structured sports activities.
Chak Six Hundred Twenty-four, KpkAges 8–12 - NCT07774039RecruitingPhase 1
Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia before stem cell transplant
This study tests whether a type of counseling called cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) can help improve sleep in people who are about to have a stem cell transplant. The therapy helps you change thoughts and habits that may be causing sleep problems, which might lead to better rest during a stressful time.
Kansas City, KansasAges 18 years+ - NCT07774481Recruiting
Anxiety skills study for Ohio residents
This study tests an anxiety management program that you can use on your smartphone. It aims to help reduce anxiety symptoms and improve daily functioning.
Columbus, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT07738081Enrolling by invitation
Testing a new therapy for substance use and emotional health
This trial is testing a new type of therapy (the Unified Protocol) that helps people who are in treatment for substance use and also have depression or anxiety. The goal is to see if this approach can improve emotional well-being and reduce substance use.
OviedoAges 18 years+ - NCT07731750Recruiting
Smart pain treatment plan for chronic low back pain
This study tests a computer-based tool to help choose the best pain treatments for people with chronic low back pain. It compares different treatments to see which ones work best for each person.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 25 years+ - NCT05616559Recruiting
Precision-guided treatment for single-episode depression
This study tests a more personalized approach to treating depression in people who have had one episode. It uses questionnaires and brain scans (for some participants) to help decide which treatment approach may work best.
CopenhagenAges 18–65 - NCT06413914Recruiting
CBT for long-term pain in rheumatic disease
This trial tests if cognitive behavioral therapy (a type of talk therapy that helps change pain-related thoughts and behaviors) can reduce long-term pain in people with rheumatic diseases. It also validates a new questionnaire (AE-FS) about how pain affects daily life.
OsloAges 18 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 - NCT05813392Recruiting
Digital CBT for insomnia in breast cancer survivors
This trial tests a phone-based program (digital cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia) to improve sleep and daytime functioning. It is for people with long-term insomnia who have finished breast cancer treatment and are currently stable.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT07639606Recruiting
Mobile therapy app for mood after recent stroke
This study tests whether using a smartphone or tablet app for cognitive behavioral therapy (a type of talk therapy you do on your device) can help with anxiety and depression in the first month after a stroke. The goal is to see if this convenient, at-home approach improves how you feel during early recovery.
New York, New YorkAges 18–79 - NCT07576686Recruiting
AI-assisted therapy for depression and anxiety
This trial tests a computer-guided cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)—a proven talk therapy approach—to help treat mild depression and anxiety. The program runs for 10 weeks with weekly sessions, and AI helps guide your therapist or the process itself.
NišAges 18 years+ - 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+ - NCT07503951Recruiting
Talking therapy for inpatients in psychiatric care
This trial tests whether cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) works for people staying in a psychiatric hospital. You should be staying for at least three days and able to talk through your thoughts and feelings.
StockholmAges Any age - NCT07500714Recruiting
Digital therapy for depression using AI
This study uses a smartphone app and artificial intelligence to deliver a special type of talk therapy for people with moderate to severe depression. It aims to provide personalized care without needing to change your current treatment.
Taichung, TaichungAges 18–75 - NCT06553235Recruiting
App-based sleep and memory help for breast cancer survivors
This study tests whether an app-based program can improve sleep and thinking problems (like concentration and memory) in people who finished breast cancer treatment 1-5 years ago. If you have trouble sleeping and/or notice changes in your memory or focus, this trial may be able to help.
Aarhus NAges 18 years+ - NCT07506460Recruiting
Support team with therapy for Black youth at risk of suicide
This trial tests whether adding a support team of trusted adults to cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps Black youth who have recently had thoughts of suicide or a suicide attempt. You and a parent or guardian would be involved, and you would also name a support person (like a relative, coach, or mentor) to join the team.
Detroit, MichiganAges 12 years+ - NCT07506915Enrolling by invitation
Cognitive behavioral therapy for healthcare workers
This trial tests if cognitive behavioral therapy helps healthcare workers who have been working in a hospital for at least a year. It aims to reduce stress and improve wellbeing.
Kırşehir, KırşehirAges 18–65 - NCT07488442Recruiting
Cognitive behavioral therapy for chronic constipation
This trial tests if cognitive behavioral therapy can help people with a specific type of chronic constipation called dyssynergic defecation. If you have had constipation for over a year and meet some specific tests, this therapy might improve your symptoms.
Ankara, YenimahalleAges 18–55 - NCT07486882Recruiting
Comparing two insomnia treatments: sound therapy vs. cognitive behavioral therapy
This study compares a new sound-based therapy (Acoustic Resonance Therapy) using a headband to standard cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia. It aims to see which approach helps people with moderate-to-severe insomnia sleep better.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 22 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for cognitive behavioral therapy?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 311 recruiting cognitive behavioral 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 behavioral 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 behavioral 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.