Clinical trials
Psychology clinical trials
Below are recruiting psychology clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 453 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT04391816Recruiting
Study of how alcohol use changed during the COVID-19 pandemic
This study follows people over time to understand how the COVID-19 pandemic affected alcohol use and related health or behaviors. You may help by answering short surveys by phone or online on a regular schedule.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–100 - NCT04419740Recruiting
Mindfulness program for women starting IVF
This study tests whether a mindfulness training program helps women feel better during their first IVF (in vitro fertilization) treatment. If you join, you’ll likely practice mindfulness while you go through IVF, and the team will compare outcomes to those not doing the program.
GenevaAges 18–42 - NCT04431531Recruiting
Yoga plus EMDR therapy for complex trauma in women
This study tests whether doing a brief yoga routine before EMDR (a structured therapy for trauma memories) can reduce symptoms of complex post-traumatic stress disorder related to childhood sexual abuse. If you fit the criteria, you may be offered a pre-treatment yoga approach designed to make trauma therapy feel safer or more manageable.
Neuilly-sur-MarneAges 18–70 - NCT04626050Recruiting
PTSD and stress support study for healthcare workers
This study looks at psychological distress, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), in healthcare workers after work-related trauma. You may be eligible if you are an adult healthcare worker with PTSD (and otherwise stable) who can complete regular study check-ins.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT04713722Recruiting
Study of early stress and depression using brain imaging
This study looks at how early life stress may be linked to depression, using brain scans. You’ll be asked about your history and asked to do brain imaging to help researchers understand these brain and mood changes.
Belmont, MassachusettsAges 20–32 - NCT04759326Recruiting
Hippotherapy after stroke to improve movement and function
This trial studies whether therapy using a horse (hippotherapy) can help adults who still have stroke-related physical difficulties more than 3 months after their stroke. It aims to improve daily function and movement when standard recovery has not been enough.
La CanourgueAges 18 years+ - NCT04789694RecruitingPhase 3
Prehab program for gynecologic cancer before treatment
This trial tests whether a structured “prehab” program (before major cancer treatment) can improve how well people tolerate therapy and recover. It focuses on people with certain ovarian or early endometrial cancers who need additional treatment planning, including timing of surgery or chemotherapy.
PragueAges 18–85 - NCT04871412RecruitingPhase 3
Surgery care program for lung or upper GI cancer patients
This trial tests an “integrative” support program around the time of cancer surgery to see if it improves care and outcomes for people having surgery for lung, stomach, or esophagus cancer. It may help by adding extra structured support during the peri-operative (around-surgery) period.
Ottawa, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT04917068Recruiting
Brain and psychology study of expected reward in bulimia nervosa
This study looks at how the brain and behavior respond to “expected rewards” in people with bulimia nervosa, compared with healthy volunteers. It may help researchers understand why symptoms continue and how future treatments could target those maintenance processes.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 18–55 - NCT04945278Recruiting
Brain study of self-recognition in teens at mental risk
This study looks at how people recognize themselves and understand the difference between self and others. It may help researchers better understand brain processes in teens who are at higher risk for certain mental health problems, using special tasks that involve seeing light and images.
BoharsAges 15–25 - NCT04986683Recruiting
MRI study to reduce brain deficits after pediatric epilepsy surgery
This study uses special MRI pictures to better plan epilepsy surgery and help lower the chance of new brain problems after surgery. It includes children and teens with drug-resistant focal epilepsy who are having a two-stage surgery with brain surface electrodes.
Detroit, MichiganAges 3–19 - NCT05145374Recruiting
Testing an insulin pump system for exercise and stress swings
This study tests a smarter (automated) insulin pump approach to help prevent blood sugar problems when you do physical activity or when you’re under sudden stress. It may help people with type 1 diabetes use insulin more safely during real-life changes.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 20–60 - NCT05308537Recruiting
Mindful compassion program for nurses feeling emotionally exhausted
This study tests whether a mindful compassion training program can reduce psychological distress in nurses who feel emotionally drained. It targets nurses working on COVID-19 hospital units and compares the program to a wait-and-see group.
Verona, ItaliaAges 25–65 - NCT05363878Recruiting
Trauma-informed alcohol help for First Nation adults
This study looks at an alcohol program designed with First Nation culture and trauma-informed support. You may be able to join if you recently used alcohol and want to cut down or stop.
Fredericton, New BrunswickAges 18–90 - NCT05412862Recruiting
Improving mood after a recent heart event
This study looks at whether increasing positive emotions after an acute heart problem (like a heart attack or unstable angina) can help patients feel and function better. You may be eligible if you had a recent heart event and are not currently getting enough physical activity.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–95 - NCT05420051Recruiting
Program to boost happiness and emotional well-being in type 2 diabetes
This trial tests whether a support program using messages and coaching can improve emotional well-being and happiness for people with type 2 diabetes. It may also encourage healthier activity, especially if you’re currently not very active.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT05423444Recruiting
Therapy for PTSD in teens using brain connectivity imaging
This study looks at how well PTSD-focused therapy changes brain “connectivity” patterns in adolescents. It may help your care team understand which teens benefit most from therapy.
San Antonio, TexasAges 12–17 - NCT05459896Recruiting
Health app program for distress, fatigue, pain, and poor sleep
This trial tests whether a smartphone health app can help adults who are struggling with psychological distress (like high stress), physical fatigue, pain, and/or poor sleep after the pandemic. You may qualify if your answers on screening questionnaires show enough distress, and you can use a smartphone and the internet.
Hong KongAges 18–70 - 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+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for psychology?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 453 recruiting psychology 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 psychology 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 psychology 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.