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 321 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT05752656Recruiting
Tracking outcomes after deep brain stimulation for Parkinson’s
This study follows people with Parkinson’s disease to see how their thinking, behavior, and movement change over time after deep brain stimulation. It may help doctors better understand what to expect from this treatment.
RomeAges 18 years+ - NCT06076512Recruiting
Pain clinic safety trial for adults with chronic pain
This trial is testing whether a pain clinic can improve public health safety for adults who have chronic pain and also face social or emotional challenges. It aims to see if this kind of care helps people feel better and avoids opioid-related harms.
Surrey, British ColumbiaAges 20–99 - NCT06110091Recruiting
Improving nighttime urination and sleep in older veterans
This study aims to improve nighttime urination (nocturia) and sleep in adults 60 and older. It offers a program that combines behavioral techniques for both bladder control and insomnia, with weekly visits at an Atlanta VA clinic.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 60 years+ - NCT06720246Recruiting
Weight loss surgery and liraglutide study on thinking and long-term weight
This trial tests whether bariatric surgery or the drug liraglutide helps people with obesity lose weight and keep it off by looking at how it affects your thinking and behavior. It might help you understand which treatment works best for long-term success.
Milan, MilanAges 20–60 - NCT06879431Recruiting
Sleep help before heart surgery for young children
This study tests if helping babies and toddlers with sleep problems sleep better before heart surgery can lower the risk of confusion or agitation after surgery. It is for children aged 0 to 3 years who have trouble sleeping and are scheduled for heart surgery.
BeijingAges 6–12 - NCT07118722Recruiting
Quiet focus: mindfulness for pain and depression
This study compares two programs—mindfulness-based therapy and a general health program—to see which better helps older Black adults manage long-term pain and mild depression. It aims to find new ways to improve well-being.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 50–120 - NCT07565129Recruiting
Mixed Reality Therapy for Eating Disorder Risk in Teens and Young Adults
This study tests a new virtual-reality based therapy called Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)—which teaches skills to manage difficult emotions—to help teenagers and young adults who show early warning signs of eating disorders. The goal is to prevent eating disorders from developing by improving how you handle emotions.
Barcelona, BarcelonaAges 13–35 - NCT06270251Recruiting
Modeling tic changes during behavior therapy
This study looks at how tics change during a type of behavior therapy for tics. It may help teens and young adults better understand what happens during treatment.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 12–21 - NCT04840030Enrolling by invitation
Preventing Memory and Thinking Decline With Multidomain Program
This study tests a multi-part program (not just one activity) to help slow down memory and thinking decline in older adults at higher risk. You would complete brief thinking tests and follow the study’s coaching/intervention schedule to see if it helps over time.
Donostia / San Sebastian, GipuzkoaAges 60–85 - NCT04007380Recruiting
Sleep problems after spinal cord injury study
This study looks at how sleep-disordered breathing (breathing problems during sleep) affects mood, thinking, and behavior after a spinal cord injury. It may help researchers understand the impact of these sleep breathing issues and guide better support for people after injury.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT05851950Recruiting
Group CBT to reduce rumination in psychosis
This trial tests a structured group therapy (rumination-focused CBT) to help reduce repetitive negative thinking (“rumination”) that can worsen symptoms in people with psychosis. It may help you feel less stuck in unhelpful thoughts and improve day-to-day functioning while you continue your usual care.
CopenhagenAges 18–37 - NCT06582784Recruiting
Using a phone app to help cancer survivors with depression
This study tests a mobile app to help cancer survivors who are feeling depressed. If you have a smartphone and are willing to use an app for mood support, you may be able to join.
Charleston, South CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT06733376Recruiting
PTSD treatment options study
This study tests different types of talk therapy for PTSD, like CPT, PE, and STAIR. It aims to find which treatment works best for people with PTSD.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT05840198Recruiting
Dog-assisted therapy for youth in residential care
This study tests whether a structured therapy program with a canine (dog) can improve outcomes for youth receiving residential inpatient services. If you qualify, you would be asked to complete baseline tasks and, if assigned, attend at least one of the dog-therapy sessions over about 6 weeks.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 8–18 - NCT06246955Recruiting
Online group therapy to improve wellbeing in cancer patients
This study tests two types of online group therapy—Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Compassion-Based Therapy—to help people with cancer feel better emotionally. You'll join a small group with a therapist to learn skills for handling stress and finding peace.
Scottsdale, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT07362277Recruiting
Mat Pilates for Sedentary Young Women
This study tests if Mat Pilates helps young women who are not active feel more connected to their bodies and become more physically active. You may join if you are between 18 and 29, live a mostly inactive lifestyle, and have not exercised regularly in the last 2 months.
Konya, TyrkeyAges 18–29 - NCT06736028Recruiting
Ketogenic diet for weight loss maintenance in obesity
This study tests whether a ketogenic diet helps people with obesity keep weight off by changing how your body burns energy and controls appetite. You will follow a low-carb, high-fat diet and be monitored for several months.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18–65 - NCT05603000Recruiting
Emotion-focused therapy for parents of anxious or struggling children
This study tests an emotion-focused family therapy program for parents of children (ages 7–15) who are dealing with anxiety, depression, or behavior challenges. It may help families improve how emotions are understood and managed through parent participation and home life support.
Guelph, OntarioAges 7–15 - NCT07188623Recruiting
Virtual reality therapy for older adults with depression
This study tests if a virtual reality program can help older adults with depression become more active and feel better. You would use a VR headset at home to practice activities that improve your mood.
Stanford, CaliforniaAges 65 years+ - NCT07384143Recruiting
Robotic arm rehab for cognitive recovery after stroke
This study tests whether robot-assisted arm exercises can help people recover both arm movement and thinking skills. It may be an option if you have arm weakness after a stroke or other neurological condition.
Messina, MaineAges 18–75 - NCT06377254Recruiting
How activity or inactivity changes your body
This study looks at how changing your physical activity level (either becoming more or less active) affects your whole body over 6 months. It is for people aged 50–65 who are overweight and either quite sedentary or fairly active, and who are willing to change their routine.
Nottingham, NottsAges 50–65 - NCT06799481Recruiting
Home-based exercise to help brain tumor survivors with thinking and memory
This study tests whether a virtual home-based exercise program can improve thinking and memory problems caused by brain tumor treatment in teens and young adults. It also looks at how exercise affects gut health.
Atlanta, GeorgiaAges 15–39 - NCT06776991Recruiting
Social anxiety and public speaking fear study
This study tests if reward processing training combined with exposure therapy helps people with social anxiety disorder who are afraid of public speaking. Participants will complete therapy sessions and possibly an MRI brain scan.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18–60 - NCT06346782Recruiting
Online parenting support for children with cancer
This study tests an online therapy program that helps parents manage challenging behaviors in children with cancer. If you join, you'll learn skills through video coaching sessions with a therapist, all from the comfort of your home.
St. Petersburg, FloridaAges Any age
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for cognitive behavioral therapy?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 321 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.