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
- NCT06904508Recruiting
Therapy for anxiety in autistic youth from high-need communities
This trial tests whether cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can help reduce anxiety in autistic children and teens. It also looks at brain activity changes before and after therapy.
Montclair, New JerseyAges 8–14 - NCT06898177Recruiting
Mobile app for ARFID therapy
This study tests a mobile app that provides cognitive-behavioral therapy for avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID). It aims to help people who have trouble eating enough or a limited variety of foods, and can be done from home using a smartphone.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–55 - NCT06863909Enrolling by invitation
Journaling plus cognitive behavioral therapy for better results
This trial explores whether adding journaling to your regular cognitive behavioral therapy sessions helps you feel better more quickly. You keep seeing your therapist as usual, just add a few minutes of writing each day.
TübingenAges 18–65 - NCT06847399RecruitingPhase 2
Tirzepatide for Binge Eating Disorder
This trial tests if tirzepatide (a weekly injection) can help reduce binge eating compared to a placebo or another medication (lisdexamfetamine dimesylate). It may be a good fit for people with moderate or severe binge eating disorder who also have a high body weight.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT06835556Recruiting
Studying paranoia changes with talk therapy
This trial tests how a type of talk therapy affects paranoia in people with schizophrenia or related conditions. It aims to understand if daily changes in paranoia can improve with treatment.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18–65 - NCT06831435Recruiting
Digital therapy for depression study
This study tests if a digital cognitive behavioral therapy program can help treat depression in real-world settings. It is designed for people aged 14 to 60 who have moderate to severe depression symptoms.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 14–60 - NCT06831838Recruiting
Pain management program for breast cancer survivors with joint pain
This trial tests a cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) based program to help relieve joint and muscle pain caused by aromatase inhibitors, a common hormone therapy for breast cancer. It aims to improve your quality of life and reduce symptoms.
Jacksonville, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT06791356Recruiting
Better Sleep for Older African Americans
This study tests a type of talk therapy for insomnia called CBT-I, done over Zoom. It's for older African Americans who have had trouble sleeping for at least three months.
Newark, New JerseyAges 60 years+ - NCT06786832Recruiting
Trial for fatigued patients in primary care
This trial studies severe fatigue that started at a specific time and is not due to another illness. It aims to find better ways to diagnose, treat, and support people with long-term fatigue in primary care.
Stockholm, GustavsbergAges 18–67 - NCT06771856Recruiting
Stepped care for insomnia in chronic spinal pain
This trial tests a step-by-step approach to cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia in people who also have chronic neck or back pain. It aims to see if treating sleep problems can help reduce pain and improve quality of life.
BrusselsAges 18–65 - NCT06758414Recruiting
CBT for chronic pain in veterans with serious mental illness
This trial tests a type of talk therapy called Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Chronic Pain, designed for veterans with serious mental illness. It aims to help you manage back pain and improve your quality of life.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT06749444Recruiting
Cognitive behavioral therapy for sleep issues in schizophrenia
This trial tests if a talking therapy focused on sleep and daily rhythms (CBT-I) can help people with schizophrenia who have not responded well to other treatments and have trouble sleeping. It aims to improve sleep quality without medication.
Glostrup, DenmarkAges 18–64 - NCT06717165Recruiting
Brain stimulation with talk therapy for OCD
This study tests if adding a gentle brain stimulation technique (tACS) to cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can help reduce OCD symptoms more than CBT alone. It is for adults with OCD who have not completed a full course of CBT before.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–60 - NCT06721559Recruiting
Home program for older adults with depression and mobility issues
This study tests a home-based program called Empower@Home for older adults who have depression and trouble moving around. It aims to see if the program helps improve mood and daily life—without adding extra outside therapy.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 50 years+ - NCT06332560Recruiting
Endometriosis pain and lifestyle
This study looks at how diet and lifestyle changes, including cognitive behavioral therapy (a type of talk therapy), might help reduce pain from endometriosis. You would follow a special diet and attend therapy sessions while researchers track your symptoms.
's-HertogenboschAges 17 years+ - NCT06684444Enrolling by invitationPhase 4
Sleep coaching study for firefighters with sleep troubles
This study tests if health coaching can help career firefighters sleep better. You'll have private coaching sessions by phone or computer.
Tucson, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT06689878Recruiting
Mobile therapy for anxiety and depression after stroke
This study tests if a mobile cognitive behavioral therapy app can help reduce anxiety and depression in people who have had a stroke. If you are between 40 and 79 and have ongoing feelings of worry or low mood after your stroke, this therapy might be a convenient option.
New York, New YorkAges 40–79 - NCT06678295Recruiting
CBT for social anxiety or body dysmorphic disorder
This study looks at how individual factors affect the success of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for social anxiety or body dysmorphic disorder. You'll have therapy sessions and brain scans to see what works best for people like you.
Seattle, WashingtonAges 18–45 - NCT06669507Recruiting
Sleep clinic study on non-drug treatment options
This study looks at how people with certain sleep disorders respond to non-medication treatments. If you have trouble with your sleep-wake cycle and would like behavioral or lifestyle help instead of drugs, this trial might be for you.
TrondheimAges 18 years+ - NCT06584422Recruiting
Online program for depression in older adults
This study tests an online program called Empower@Home that helps older adults with symptoms of depression. It compares the program to usual care to see if it improves mood and well-being.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 50 years+ - NCT06580561Recruiting
Exercise and insomnia treatment for knee pain
This study combines a gentle exercise program with a treatment for insomnia to see if it helps older adults with knee osteoarthritis feel less pain and sleep better. You will attend group exercise classes and receive sleep coaching.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 50 years+ - NCT06541886Recruiting
Online therapy for teens with insomnia
This study tests a type of therapy called cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I), adapted for teens. The therapy is done online in virtual sessions and aims to help you sleep better without medication.
Indianapolis, IndianaAges 13–18 - NCT06468176Recruiting
Remote program for memory and thinking after brain tumor
This study tests a remote program to help with memory and thinking problems caused by a grade 2 or 3 brain tumor. It is for people who have had surgery and are at least 6 months past any radiation or chemotherapy.
Montpellier, HéraultAges 18 years+ - NCT06454344Recruiting
Sleep and childhood experiences study in young adults
This study looks at how sleep is affected by tough childhood experiences. It tests whether changing sleep patterns can help young adults who have had these experiences and currently have poor sleep.
Iowa City, IowaAges 18–29
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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
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