Clinical trials
Counseling clinical trials
Below are recruiting counseling clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 264 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06474299RecruitingPhase 4
Quit Smoking and Vaping With Patches and Pills
This study tests whether a combination of a nicotine patch plus a medication called varenicline can help people who both smoke and vape quit both. You'll get free medication and support to help you stop.
Madison, WisconsinAges 21 years+ - NCT07368777Recruiting
Genetics-based diet counseling vs standard diet for weight loss
This trial compares two types of diet counseling—one based on your genetic makeup and the other standard advice—to see which helps more with weight loss and reducing body fat. It is for adults who are overweight or obese and willing to follow a diet program.
MarousiAges 18–65 - NCT07583355Recruiting
Team-Based Counseling to Help Diabetes and Activity
This study tests whether meeting with a team of healthcare providers helps people with type 2 diabetes become more physically active and manage their condition better. You'll receive personalized guidance on exercise and diabetes care.
Perugia, PGAges 25–80 - NCT07345351Enrolling by invitation
Pilates vs. lifestyle advice for jaw muscle pain
This study compares two non-drug treatments for jaw muscle pain: clinical Pilates vs. lifestyle counseling. It aims to see which approach better reduces pain and improves jaw function in women.
Antakya, HatayAges 18–45 - NCT04963751Recruiting
Pre-surgery counseling for teens having abdominal surgery
This trial offers counseling before surgery for children and teens to help them prepare and understand what to expect. It is designed for people having abdominal surgery under an ERAS pathway, which is a structured plan to support safer, smoother recovery.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 9–17 - NCT05550064Recruiting
Counseling on birth control during late pregnancy
This study tests a structured counseling program to help you choose and plan birth control after you deliver. It may help you feel more confident about preventing pregnancy in the months after birth.
FalunAges 18 years+ - NCT04738708Recruiting
Phone vs in-person genetic counseling for cancer risk
This study compares two ways of getting genetic counseling—by phone/video or in person—for people who may have hereditary cancer syndromes like HBOC or Lynch syndrome. It may help find which counseling approach works best for understanding results and next steps.
SingaporeAges 21 years+ - NCT06319573Recruiting
Personalized IVF counseling for better treatment decisions
This study tests whether a personalized report (Univfy® PreIVF Report) can help people understand their chances with IVF and make decisions about treatment. It is for women under 44 using their own eggs for IVF.
BarcelonaAges 18–43 - NCT06501209Enrolling by invitation
Counseling to help you quit tobacco
This study tests if a special counseling method (called 5A-5R) helps people quit tobacco. If you are an adult who uses tobacco daily and wants to quit, you may be able to join.
DhakaAges 18 years+ - NCT06653738RecruitingPhase 3
Testing empagliflozin and diet advice for kidney stone prevention
This trial tests if a medication called empagliflozin, combined with personalized diet advice, can help prevent kidney stones from coming back. It may be an option if you've had two or more kidney stone events in the last 10 years and your stones were mostly calcium-based.
AmiensAges 18 years+ - NCT07636291Recruiting
Training healthcare workers to counsel patients on physical activity
This study trains primary care doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to better counsel patients about exercise and sitting time. If you work in a primary health clinic, this trial may help you learn new counseling skills that could benefit your patients.
São José dos Pinhais, ParanáAges 18 years+ - NCT07650721Recruiting
Training medical interns to counsel patients on quitting smoking
This study teaches medical interns how to help patients quit smoking using a proven method called the 5A model. Researchers will measure how well interns learn and apply these counseling skills.
Asyut, AssuitAges 18 years+ - NCT06682065Recruiting
Telemedicine counseling vs standard care for abortion patients
This study compares video counseling (telemedicine) to standard in-person counseling for people seeking an abortion. It aims to see if telemedicine is a good option for discussing birth control afterward.
Cape TownAges 18 years+ - NCT07111936Recruiting
Using CONNECT to help multilingual smokers get lung cancer screening
This study tests a program called CONNECT to help current smokers aged 50-80 get lung cancer screening. It aims to see if the program works well for people who speak different languages.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 50–80 - NCT04604509RecruitingPhase 4
Smoking quit plan using counseling and nicotine-free medicines
This trial tests whether a quit program that combines counseling with medicines (nicotine replacement, varenicline, or bupropion) helps people stop or cut down smoking. It’s also delivered through telehealth, with repeated check-ins to see how well the plan works and whether it’s safe for you.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07712900Recruiting
Nutrition counseling for diabetes and high blood pressure
This trial tests whether nutrition counseling helps people who have both type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure. It aims to improve their heart and metabolic health.
DessieAges 18 years+ - NCT07559916Enrolling by invitation
Sexual counseling to improve intimacy after menopause
This study tests whether a structured sexual counseling program helps postmenopausal women improve their sexual function and satisfaction. If you're experiencing changes in intimacy after menopause, this trial may help you and your partner.
Konya, KonyaAges 43–55 - NCT07381868Recruiting
Social media support group for women who drink
This study tests whether a private social media support group can help women cut back on risky drinking. It's for women who drink more than they'd like and want to try a supportive online group.
Hong KongAges 18 years+ - NCT07271953Recruiting
Help for new moms to stay smoke-free after pregnancy
This trial tests if motivational interviews and a digital game can help women who quit smoking early in pregnancy avoid restarting after giving birth. You will receive support through counseling and a game to stay smoke-free.
Ankara, AnkaraAges 18 years+ - NCT06529666Recruiting
Weight management counseling training for new doctors
This trial tests a new weight management counseling program for first-year medical residents (PGY1s). It aims to improve their skills in talking with patients about weight.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06646965Recruiting
Family dietary counseling for healthy pregnancy weight gain
This trial tests whether family-based dietary counseling during pregnancy helps women gain the right amount of weight. It is for pregnant women who can bring an adult household member who shares at least one meal a day with them.
AuchAges 18 years+ - NCT06147076Recruiting
Social support counseling for kidney transplant candidates
This study tests a counseling program that helps kidney transplant candidates and their family or friends work together to improve social support during the transplant process.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT07419425RecruitingPhase 4
Help for Black adults to quit smoking
This study tests a program to help Black adults who smoke quit. It offers support and medication to help you stop smoking.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 21 years+ - NCT05413122RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Smoking quit support for adults living with HIV in South Africa
This trial tests smoking-cessation interventions to help people living with HIV quit smoking or smoke less. You may be eligible if you smoke, are actively engaged in HIV treatment, and can follow the study for about a year.
Soweto, GautengAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for counseling?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 264 recruiting counseling 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 counseling 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 counseling 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.