Clinical trials
Counseling clinical trials
Below are recruiting counseling clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 262 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT04811014RecruitingPhase 4
Helping young adults stop opioids after an emergency visit
This study offers an engagement program for young people who tested positive for opioids and meet criteria for opioid dependence. The goal is to help participants stop opioid use safely and learn whether this approach works well in the real-world emergency setting.
Houston, TexasAges 13–17 - NCT06173778RecruitingPhase 2
Semaglutide for weight management after quitting smoking
This study tests whether the drug semaglutide (often used for weight loss) can help people who quit smoking avoid gaining weight. It's for people who are overweight or have weight-related health issues and want to stop smoking.
Austin, TexasAges 18–75 - NCT06117254Recruiting
Hearing aids for Veterans with trouble hearing in noise
This trial tests whether hearing aids help Veterans who have trouble hearing in noisy places but whose hearing loss is not severe. You'll visit the VA Portland Medical Center several times to see if the aids improve your daily life.
Portland, OregonAges 18–79 - NCT06127784Recruiting
Survivorship program for head and neck cancer follow-up
This trial tests a new program to help people who finished treatment for head and neck cancer stay on track with follow-up care. You may be able to join if you completed treatment 3 to 6 months ago and your cancer has not spread.
London, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT06063564Recruiting
Testing a digital tool to improve heart health in rural clinics
This study is testing a digital health app called PREVENT to help doctors and patients work together on heart-healthy habits like eating well and being active. It is designed for people in rural areas who want to lower their risk of heart disease.
St Louis, MissouriAges 18–64 - NCT06072911Recruiting
Men's health after prostate cancer surgery study
This study looks at how men recover control of urine and sexual function after prostate removal surgery. It also tests if a 12-week exercise program can help improve these functions.
Edmonton, AlbertaAges 18 years+ - NCT06053567RecruitingPhase 3
Community smoking cessation for adults with high anxiety sensitivity
This study tests a smoking cessation program designed for adults who are very sensitive to anxiety (like feeling panicky about physical symptoms). It takes place at local YMCA centers and aims to help you quit smoking through a community-based approach.
Austin, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT05996328Recruiting
Healthy meals for veterans with heart failure
This study tests whether providing healthy meals to veterans recently hospitalized for heart failure can improve their health and reduce the chance of going back to the hospital. Participants will receive meals at home for a period of time.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 60 years+ - NCT05987410Recruiting
Nordic walking for weight and heart health after a cardiac event
This trial tests if a nordic walking program helps people with diabetes who are overweight or obese recover after a heart attack or heart procedure. If you had a heart event or stent/bypass in the last 3 months, this program could help you get stronger and manage your weight.
MilanAges 18 years+ - NCT05975580RecruitingPhase 4
Medication plus lifestyle counseling for weight regain after bariatric surgery
This study looks at whether adding medication to lifestyle counseling can help people who have regained weight after sleeve gastrectomy or gastric bypass. It focuses on improving weight control and related health after surgery.
Orange, CaliforniaAges 18–70 - NCT05912257Recruiting
Nutrition program before and after surgery to protect function
This study tests whether an “optimizing nutrition” plan before and after cancer surgery can help older adults maintain physical strength and daily functioning. You may be randomly assigned to the nutrition program or another study group, and you’ll be asked about diet and physical function.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 55 years+ - NCT05933499RecruitingPhase 2
Tirzepatide and bimagrumab for body fat and insulin sensitivity
This Phase 2 study tests two medicines to see how they change body fat, insulin sensitivity, and bone health in adults with obesity. It may help people who have tried lifestyle changes to lose weight but have not been able to, though diabetes and several health conditions must be ruled out first.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT05917210Recruiting
Peer support for TB and HIV treatment in Uganda
This trial tests a peer-led education and counseling program to help people with TB and HIV stick with their treatment. It may help improve understanding, motivation, and day-to-day adherence to medications.
KampalaAges 18 years+ - NCT05815199Recruiting
E-cigarettes to help smokers with serious mental illness cut down
This study tests whether e-cigarettes can help people who smoke a lot reduce cigarette use (without requiring them to quit completely). It is designed for adults with serious mental illness and focuses on harm reduction and follow-up over time.
New York, New YorkAges 21 years+ - NCT05818696Recruiting
Study for safer firearm storage with uncertainty support
This study looks at how people think and feel about “not knowing” (uncertainty) and how that may affect keeping firearms securely stored. You may be asked to use a phone app and complete short check-ins to support safer storage decisions.
Columbus, OhioAges 18 years+ - 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 - NCT05805722Recruiting
Tobacco quit program for cancer patients and recent quitters
This study offers a structured tobacco-cessation program for people with a history of cancer who currently use tobacco or quit recently. It tests approaches to help you stop using tobacco and stay quit while you’re getting care or recovering.
Richmond, VirginiaAges 18 years+ - NCT05770570RecruitingPhase 2
Diet and activity texting support for Mexican American drivers
This Phase 2 study tests a structured program using texts and recordings to help people improve diet and physical activity for weight loss. It focuses on specific Spanish-speaking groups and also includes a separate track for taxi/FHV drivers.
New York, New YorkAges 21 years+ - NCT05722873Recruiting
Study intermittent fasting and its effects on metabolism
This study looks at how intermittent fasting affects your body's “metabolism” (how you use food and manage blood sugar/fats). It may help researchers understand whether this eating pattern changes metabolic health in people at higher risk for type 2 diabetes.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 21–45 - NCT05722561RecruitingPhase 2
E-cigarettes to reduce smoking in opioid use disorder
This Phase 2 study tests whether e-cigarettes can help people who use opioids (and also smoke cigarettes) cut down on combustible cigarette smoking. It looks at whether switching to e-cigarettes for “harm reduction” is safe and helps you smoke fewer cigarettes without requiring you to quit completely.
New York, New YorkAges 21–75 - NCT05722197Recruiting
Study of coping strategies when feeling suicidal
This study looks at what coping and emotion-regulation strategies you use when you feel suicidal, using frequent short check-ins on your phone. It may help researchers understand which strategies are most helpful during this difficult time.
Columbus, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT05689762Recruiting
Healthy lifestyle coaching in primary care for high metabolic risk
This trial looks at whether promoting healthy habits like better eating and more physical activity can help people who have high metabolic risk. It is done in primary care settings, where support and guidance are provided.
ÖrebroAges 40–70 - NCT05679349Recruiting
Help your clinic improve lung cancer screening for smokers
This study helps primary care clinics reach people who have a long smoking history so they can get lung cancer screening at the right time. It may help you (and others) get reminders and outreach to make screening easier to schedule.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 50–77 - NCT05649072Recruiting
Mobile mammogram screening study for women with family cancer risk
This study looks at how well mobile mammogram units and video/phone genetics counseling (“telegenetics”) can help women who may have inherited cancer risk. If you’re scheduled for a mammogram through the Project VALET mobile units, this may be an easy option to learn about and address your risk.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for counseling?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 262 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.