Clinical trials
Psychological clinical trials
Below are recruiting psychological clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 458 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT05490745Recruiting
Parent-focused therapy to improve positive parenting in young children
This study tests a parenting-focused psychological program designed to support how parents understand and respond to their child’s feelings, especially after stressful events. It may help families improve parenting and child mental well-being for children ages 3–6 who are showing emotional or behavior concerns.
Braga, Braga DistrictAges 3–6 - NCT05558527Recruiting
Study of how relationships affect noticing threat cues
This study looks at how being in a stable romantic relationship changes how you notice and react to threat-related cues. It may help researchers understand factors that shape fear and alertness, which could guide future mental health treatments.
Reno, NevadaAges 18–65 - NCT05562128Recruiting
Forest therapy study for mood and physical wellbeing
This trial tests whether spending time in a forest (forest therapy) can improve physical comfort and psychological wellbeing in healthy adults. You may be randomly placed into the forest therapy approach or a comparison group to see what changes over time.
Berlin, State of BerlinAges 18–90 - NCT05570734Recruiting
Study of diabetes support for Hispanic/Latino adults online
This study looks at an online (e-health) way to help adults with type 2 diabetes better follow their diabetes care plan. It targets Hispanic/Latino patients and may help improve how consistently people manage their diabetes.
Chula Vista, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05591937Recruiting
Online therapy and prevention support for eligible East LA students
This project offers online mental health prevention and therapy programs and short assessments for eligible students. It may help you access support in a convenient way if you meet the study’s student, coverage, and technology needs.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18–40 - NCT05624931Recruiting
Helping pregnant women stay on PrEP after starting it
This study tries to reduce the psychological barriers that make it hard for pregnant or postpartum women to keep taking PrEP. It may help by offering support tailored to stress, trauma symptoms, or depression—especially soon after PrEP is started.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 15 years+ - NCT05632757Recruiting
Studying support for ALS patients and their family caregivers
This study looks at how much burden (stress and day-to-day strain) ALS creates for both the patient and the main caregiver. It may help shape better ways to support families facing ALS over time.
MarseilleAges 18 years+ - NCT05666921Recruiting
Study thoughts and relationships in teens with body-pain symptoms
This trial studies how emotions and attachment (how people relate to others) may affect teens who have long-lasting body symptoms without an organic cause. It may help explain why symptoms happen and how support strategies could improve quality of life.
Florence, FirenzeAges 11–17 - NCT05667857Recruiting
Tracking brain, mood, and quality of life after immunotherapy
This study follows people who have had advanced cancer and are now stable after immunotherapy, to see how thinking, mood, and daily life change over time. Some participants may also do an integrative brain-training program if they have memory or thinking problems.
Brussels, Brussels CapitalAges 18 years+ - NCT05676918Recruiting
Postpartum well-being study for mothers in the past year
This study looks at mothers’ well-being after having a baby, to understand what affects mental and emotional health after childbirth. It may help improve support for mothers during the postnatal period.
Madrid, Pozuelo de AlarcónAges 18 years+ - NCT05713617Recruiting
Health program for Latino families raising kids with disabilities
This study tests a family health promotion program for Latino caregivers of children ages 6 to 17 who have an intellectual or developmental disability. It may help by teaching practical ways to support health and well-being at home.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 6–100 - NCT05722236Recruiting
Peer support program to help people manage stress from IBD
This trial tests a “peer-to-peer” support program to help adults with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) manage psychological distress (stress and emotional strain). It may help you cope better during major life or treatment changes related to IBD.
Halifax, N.S.Ages 18–99 - NCT05737693RecruitingPhase 2
Ketamine plus weekly therapy for severe PTSD
This study tests whether adding ketamine to a structured, one-week psychological therapy program can reduce severe PTSD symptoms. It may help people who have had PTSD for a long time and still feel very affected.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 21–70 - NCT05773898Recruiting
Talking with families to understand suicide in overseas territories
This study asks people close to someone who died by suicide to share information about their life, including childhood. Researchers use these interviews to better understand suicide behaviors and improve prevention efforts.
Fort-de-France, FranceAges 18 years+ - NCT05799001Recruiting
Dance workshops for seniors with dementia behavior changes
This trial tests whether structured dance sessions can help improve behavioral and emotional symptoms in people with dementia living in care facilities. It may help by offering a gentle, guided activity while keeping medications stable.
Craponne-sur-ArzonAges 65 years+ - NCT05865964Recruiting
Study of surgeons’ experiences and how to assess new ideas
This study looks at surgeons who treat cancer in France and gathers information about their experiences and views. The goal is to improve how new cancer-related innovations are evaluated, which may lead to better decision-making in future care.
ToulouseAges 18 years+ - NCT05868135Recruiting
Online guided therapy for depression and anxiety
This trial tests an internet-based (online) guided psychological program, called e-Meistring, for people with moderate depression plus panic disorder and social anxiety. It aims to see whether the program improves symptoms and is also worth the cost.
BergenAges 18 years+ - NCT05883540RecruitingPhase 2
LSD therapy in palliative care for comfort and well-being
This Phase 2 study tests how LSD may affect comfort and quality of life for people with advanced or end-stage life-limiting illness. It also checks whether the medicine is safe and can be given in a controlled way in palliative care settings.
BaselAges 22 years+ - NCT05893485Recruiting
Music therapy for people at risk of early delivery
This study looks at how listening to music during pregnancy (and after birth) affects mood and body functions for people whose pregnancy is at high risk of early delivery. It may help see whether music therapy is a safe, comforting add-on when you’re hospitalized and worried about preterm birth.
Houston, TexasAges 18–64 - NCT05907005Recruiting
Text-message mental health support for stroke family caregivers
This study tests whether instant-message support can reduce stress and depression symptoms for family caregivers of people having their first stroke. It may help you cope better while your loved one is in the hospital and during early recovery.
Hong KongAges 18 years+ - NCT05967910Recruiting
How stress affects immunotherapy for esophageal cancer
This study looks at whether chronic stress changes how well immunotherapy (ICI therapy) works in people with esophageal cancer. It may help doctors understand who benefits most from treatment and how stress could affect outcomes.
Changsha, HunanAges 18–75 - NCT05969431Recruiting
Measuring hair cortisol to study stress in fathers of babies
This study looks at whether a father’s stress level over time can be estimated by measuring cortisol (a stress hormone) in hair. Results may help researchers better understand how chronic stress affects new families, especially when babies are born early or on time.
Cologne, Northrhine-westfaliaAges 1 day–1 week - NCT05986279Recruiting
MINDGAPS: A balance and mental health study for military members
This study tests a program called MINDGAPS to help Veterans and active-duty service members with their balance and mental health. If you are a military member who can stand on your own and have not had a recent head injury, you may be eligible.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06002919Recruiting
MindWalk for older South Asian caregivers of people with cognitive disabilities
This study tests a program that combines physical activity and mindfulness practices to help reduce stress in older South Asian caregivers. Participants will get a Fitbit tracker and receive text messages to support their well-being.
Bolingbrook, IllinoisAges 45 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for psychological?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 458 recruiting psychological 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 psychological 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 psychological 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.