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
- NCT07379138Recruiting
Talk therapy for distress in advanced melanoma
This study is testing whether a type of talk therapy (cognitive behavioral therapy) can help improve quality of life, including mental health, for people recently diagnosed with advanced melanoma. It is designed to understand and reduce cancer-related distress.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT07385105Recruiting
CBT for insomnia after mild brain injury
This study tests whether a type of talk therapy called cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia can help people with mild traumatic brain injury sleep better. It focuses on those who have had sleep problems for over a month.
Columbia, MissouriAges 18–60 - 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 - NCT02604277Recruiting
Study of suicidal behavior in people with bipolar disorder
This study looks at suicidal thoughts or behaviors in people diagnosed with bipolar disorder. It may help researchers understand what leads to suicidal risk and how to better support safety and treatment.
Atlanta, GeorgiaAges 18–64 - NCT02914951Enrolling by invitation
Therapy to reduce irritability in children with autism
This trial studies whether cognitive-behavioral therapy (a structured talk therapy) can reduce irritability and anger outbursts in children with autism. It may help improve day-to-day behavior by teaching coping skills and reducing problem reactions.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 8–16 - NCT07407946Recruiting
Blended trauma therapy with compassion for teens with PTSD
This trial tests a new way to deliver trauma-focused therapy by combining in-person sessions with a digital app, and adding a compassion component. It may help teenagers with PTSD who are receiving child and adolescent psychiatric care.
UmeåAges 12–17 - NCT07417826Recruiting
Therapy for suicide risk in eating disorders
This trial tests a therapy that combines cognitive-behavioral techniques with a digital tool to help women with eating disorders who have had recent suicidal thoughts or attempts. It aims to reduce suicide risk and improve mental health.
Sabadell, BarcelonaAges 18–65 - NCT07427758Recruiting
Cognitive behavioral therapy for fear of movement after hip replacement
This trial tests whether a special type of talk therapy (cognitive behavioral therapy) can help reduce fear of moving your hip and improve recovery after your first hip replacement surgery. It may be a good fit if you are nervous about moving your new hip and want extra support.
Giza, Giza GovernorateAges 18–80 - 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+ - 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 - 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+ - 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 - 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 - NCT06247514Enrolling by invitation
BEET Diabetes Feasibility Study
This study tests whether a new program (BEET) can help people with type 2 diabetes who also struggle with disordered eating patterns. It aims to see if the program is helpful and practical for participants.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 18–65 - NCT05821634Enrolling by invitation
Personalized telehealth counseling for anxiety and alcohol use
This study personalizes how telehealth counseling is delivered for people dealing with anxiety or trauma-related symptoms and alcohol use problems. It may help by tailoring counseling timing and approach to what you need.
Piscataway, New JerseyAges 18–65 - NCT05194930Recruiting
Insomnia treatment study for Veterans with PTSD symptoms
This study tests treatments to help Veterans who have both PTSD symptoms and trouble sleeping (insomnia). You may be invited to try study procedures to see what helps insomnia and whether it also improves sleep-related well-being.
Sepulveda, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05759065Recruiting
Behavioral insomnia treatment for adults with limited resources
This study tests behavioral (non-medication) treatments to help adults with insomnia who have socioeconomic disadvantages access better care through primary care clinics. You may be asked about sleep symptoms, mental health, substance use, and daily schedule to see if the treatment is safe and likely to help you.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06782321Recruiting
Virtual emotional support after stroke
This study tests a virtual program to help with emotional recovery like anxiety or sadness after a stroke. You can join from home using your own device.
Charleston, South CarolinaAges 21 years+ - NCT06976138Recruiting
Using Light or ions to Improve Sleep and Pain After Knee Surgery
This study tests whether a special bright light or negative ion therapy can help older adults sleep better and have less pain after knee replacement surgery. It's for people with knee arthritis who already have trouble sleeping and are scheduled for one knee replacement.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 60 years+ - NCT06991166Recruiting
A therapy study for new mothers with depression whose baby is in the NICU
This study tests a new talk therapy program to help new mothers with depression whose babies are in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). You may join if you gave birth in the last year and have signs of depression, like a diagnosis or certain feelings.
Hackensack, New JerseyAges 18 years+ - NCT06098521Recruiting
CBT to prevent sexual reoffending for men in prison
This study tests if cognitive behavioral therapy (a talking therapy that changes thinking patterns) can help men in prison avoid committing another sexual offense after release. If you are a man serving time for a sexual crime and have an average or higher risk of reoffending, this therapy might be an option for you.
Stockholm, Stockholm CountyAges 18 years+ - NCT05723588RecruitingPhase 2
TMS brain stimulation to help veterans quit smoking with PTSD
This Phase 2 study tests whether targeted brain stimulation (TMS) can improve smoking quit outcomes in Veterans who also have PTSD. It also uses brain imaging (MRI) to understand what changes in the brain may help people quit.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 18–75 - NCT01327690RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Group therapy for mental health in veterans and families
This early-stage study looks at mental health outcomes for active-duty service members, veterans, and their family members after participating in group therapy sessions. If you can follow instructions and complete consent forms, this trial may help researchers understand how group therapy affects well-being in these communities.
Santa Rosa, CaliforniaAges 18–80 - NCT06627894Recruiting
Online therapy for depression after ICU stay
This trial tests if an online cognitive behavioral therapy program can help reduce depression and slow down thinking and memory problems in older adults who have been in the intensive care unit (ICU). It looks at whether treating depression can protect your brain health after a serious illness.
Indianapolis, IndianaAges 50 years+
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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.