Clinical trials
Psychological clinical trials
Below are recruiting psychological clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 445 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07654569Recruiting
Mental health help for university students online
This study tests an online program to help university students feel better mentally. It uses a type of therapy called ACT to teach useful skills for handling stress and emotions.
Bologna, BOAges 18 years+ - NCT06690645Recruiting
Stress and breast cancer treatment response
This trial studies how psychological stress might affect the success of pre-surgery breast cancer treatments (neoadjuvant therapy). If you are about to start treatment and have never had cancer therapy before, this study could help doctors understand your response better.
Shenyang, LiaoningAges 18 years+ - NCT06701500Recruiting
Study on decision making in alcohol use disorder
This study looks at how people with alcohol use disorder make decisions based on habits, goals, and automatic cues. It may help understand what drives drinking behavior.
DresdenAges 18–65 - NCT06701487Recruiting
Brain learning mechanisms and substance use control
This study looks at how certain learning mechanisms in the brain (called Pavlovian conditioning) influence your ability to control alcohol or drug use. It may help explain why some people have trouble stopping, and could lead to better treatments. You'll fill out questionnaires and likely have a brain scan (MRI).
DresdenAges 18–65 - NCT07569458Recruiting
Online therapy for heart disease patients with depression or anxiety
This trial tests an online program designed to help people with heart disease who are also experiencing depression or anxiety. The program is personalized to your needs and delivered through a computer or tablet over several weeks.
AalborgAges 18 years+ - NCT05616988Recruiting
Study body-image improvement after breast cancer surgery
This study looks at how body image changes after mastectomy and breast reconstruction, and whether certain body chemistry patterns (called metabolomics) are linked to that change. It may help researchers understand what supports better body-image recovery after breast cancer.
Rome, RomeAges 18 years+ - NCT07546266RecruitingPhase 1
Yoga for Women of Color Who Have Experienced Partner Abuse
This study tests whether yoga can help Black and Brown women heal from intimate partner violence. Researchers will teach yoga classes and measure how it affects your physical and emotional well-being.
Akron, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT07535021Recruiting
Mandala Art Therapy to Help With Cancer Surgery Recovery
This study tests whether creating mandala art (decorative circular patterns) helps colorectal cancer patients cope better after surgery. Researchers want to see if art therapy reduces stress, builds emotional strength, and improves your ability to handle the surgery and recovery.
SivasAges 18–74 - NCT06753019Recruiting
Knee Osteoarthritis: Thoughts, Feelings, and Function
This study looks at how your thoughts and feelings about knee pain (and your daily function) relate to osteoarthritis. It aims to help understand your overall health better.
IspartaAges 40–84 - NCT06761300Recruiting
Psychology and spinal cord stimulation for chronic pain
This trial studies how psychological assessment can help people with long-term pain who are getting Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS)—a treatment that uses mild electrical pulses to block pain signals. You may join if you've had chronic pain for at least 6 months, are eligible for SCS, and speak Italian.
Milan, ItalyAges 18 years+ - NCT07507747Recruiting
Peer support app for veterans with emotional distress
This study tests a mobile app with peer support to help veterans in primary care manage emotional distress like depression, anxiety, or stress. Participation may help you feel better and connect with others who understand.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06777563Recruiting
Mood app and check-ins to prevent postpartum depression
This study tests whether using a smartphone program (mHealth) along with emotional support (EMA) can help prevent postpartum depression in pregnant women who are feeling distressed. It is for women in Hong Kong who are at 20–28 weeks of pregnancy and have mild to moderate mood symptoms.
Hong Kong, PokfulamAges 18 years+ - NCT06786169Recruiting
Stress and treatment results in stomach cancer
This study looks at how psychological stress affects treatment success and long-term outcomes in people with stomach cancer. It includes three different groups of patients at various stages of the disease.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–80 - NCT07420829Recruiting
Emotions and development in preschoolers
This study looks at how emotions and thinking skills develop in children aged 3 to 6 who go to preschool. The goal is to understand what affects a child's growth and to find better ways to support them.
Gdansk, Pomeranian VoivodeshipAges 3–6 - NCT07415889Recruiting
Psychological coaching after arm fracture surgery
This trial tests if structured psychological coaching helps people who are feeling emotionally vulnerable after surgery for a broken upper arm bone. It's for those who have a high tendency toward anxiety or stress (neuroticism) and had surgery within the last two weeks.
AmsterdamAges 18 years+ - NCT07415915Enrolling by invitation
Heart rate biofeedback for stress in dentistry students
This trial tests if a technique called heart rate variability biofeedback (HRVB) can help reduce stress and anxiety in students moving from classroom to clinical training. It may be a good fit if you are a 4th-year dentistry student starting clinical work.
Almada, Setúbal DistrictAges 18 years+ - NCT06424561Recruiting
Psychological support for wound surgery recovery
This study tests whether talking with a mental health professional helps adults feel better and recover more smoothly after surgery for hard-to-heal wounds. It is for patients who are getting VSD (vacuum-assisted drainage) surgery.
Yiwu, ZhejiangAges 18 years+ - NCT07396675Recruiting
Operating room debriefing study for team effectiveness
This trial studies whether having structured team debriefings with the help of an Operating Room Black Box improves how well healthcare professionals work together and feel safe speaking up. It is for OR team members at three hospitals.
CopenhagenAges 18 years+ - NCT07386951Recruiting
Heart rate biofeedback for security force personnel
This trial tests whether a biofeedback technique that improves heart rate control can help military personnel manage stress and perform better in their duties. You would learn a simple relaxation method while on active duty.
SetúbalAges 18–55 - NCT07356336Recruiting
Talking therapy for dementia behavior symptoms in nursing homes
This study tests a non-drug therapy that helps caregivers understand and respond to challenging behaviors in people with dementia. It is designed for nursing home residents who have symptoms like agitation, depression, or sleep problems.
Tienen, Vlaams-BrabantAges 60 years+ - NCT05503485Recruiting
Group or phone support for older adults with distress
This study tests whether structured group therapy, or supportive phone calls, can help older adults (75+) who feel increased psychological distress. You may be placed in a group session or offered phone support, and the study will compare your experience and outcomes.
GothenburgAges 75 years+ - NCT07335302Recruiting
Study to improve comfort during brachytherapy device removal
This study looks at improving comfort and reducing distress when removing the internal device used in brachytherapy (a type of radiation) for gynecologic cancer. You will be asked to fill out surveys about how you feel before, during, and after the removal.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07313280Enrolling by invitation
PTSD and chronic pain therapy study for women
This study looks at how a psychological program can help women with chronic pain conditions linked to central sensitization (where the nervous system stays on high alert) and PTSD. It aims to reduce pain and stress symptoms.
Málaga, MálagaAges 18–65 - NCT06878885Recruiting
Heart health & trauma study for American Indian adults
This study looks at how trauma affects heart and metabolic health in American Indian adults living on or near the Blackfeet reservation.
Browning, MontanaAges 18–40
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for psychological?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 445 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.