Clinical trials
Psychology clinical trials
Below are recruiting psychology clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 447 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06381037Recruiting
Quality of life program for older adults
This study tests a program to improve quality of life and psychological strengths (like resilience and optimism) in older adults. It aims to see if focusing on these strengths can help you feel better and more positive as you age.
Alcorcón, MadridAges 60 years+ - NCT06365658Recruiting
Cognitive function in healthy adults
This study looks at how thinking and memory work in healthy adults and compares them to people with certain health conditions. As part of the control group, you will help researchers understand normal cognitive function.
Gdansk, Pomeranian VoivodeshipAges 18 years+ - NCT06338904Recruiting
Suicide prevention program for adults over 50
This trial tests a brief problem-solving program delivered in different formats to help adults over 50 who are having thoughts of suicide. The goal is to see which format works best to reduce suicidal thoughts.
Santiago de Compostela, A CoruñaAges 50 years+ - NCT06341972Recruiting
Recovering after breathing support: a self-help program
This study tests a self-management program to help people who felt anxious after being on a breathing machine in the ICU. It aims to improve emotional recovery and quality of life.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT06324864Recruiting
START NOW Adapted for migrant teens, ages 14-18
This trial tests a culturally adapted version of a program called START NOW. It's designed to help teenagers who are migrants in Switzerland and are feeling depressed or very stressed learn new skills to feel better.
Basel, Canton of Basel-CityAges 14–18 - NCT06332859Recruiting
Resilience training for heart recovery
This study tests a resilience training program (a way to build mental strength and coping skills) for people recovering from certain heart conditions. It aims to help you feel better and manage stress, which is important for heart health.
Bad Tatzmannsdorf, BurgenlandAges 18 years+ - NCT06328127Recruiting
Positive psychology program for stem cell transplant survivors
This study tests a positive psychology program—simple exercises to help you feel better emotionally—for people who are about 3 months past a donor stem cell transplant. It's done over the phone, so you can join from home.
Tampa, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT06306092Recruiting
Sleep for better mental health and school grades
This study looks at how helping teenagers sleep better can improve their mental health and school grades. It is open to students in Swedish high schools and upper secondary schools.
Kristianstad, Skåne CountyAges 13–19 - NCT06289348Recruiting
How is PKU announced to families after newborn screening?
This study talks to parents or doctors about how they first learned their child had PKU through newborn screening. It aims to improve how these rare metabolic diseases are communicated to families.
ParisAges 18 years+ - NCT06284382Recruiting
Early trauma and brain smell test study
This study looks at how early childhood trauma affects brain chemistry, specifically a chemical called dopamine, during smelling tasks. You will have brain scans and smell tests to see if your brain reacts differently.
BronAges 18–30 - NCT06285708Recruiting
Making PTSD therapy safer for people with suicidal thoughts
This study tests whether a type of therapy called Prolonged Exposure can be more effective and safe for people who have both PTSD and suicidal thoughts. The goal is to help reduce trauma symptoms while addressing suicide risk.
Columbus, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT06279013Recruiting
Phone check-ins to manage symptoms during oral cancer treatment
This study tests two ways of using telephone check-ins to help people manage side effects and emotional distress while taking oral anti-cancer pills at home. If you are starting or recently started an oral anti-cancer drug, you may be able to join.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 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 - NCT06263712Recruiting
Can brief therapy after a suicide attempt help?
This study tests whether a short therapy program (ASSIP) can help reduce suicide risk by looking at how people think and feel after a suicide attempt. It may be a good fit if you've had a past attempt and are open to a brief, focused therapy.
BernAges 18 years+ - NCT06248268Recruiting
Thinking patterns in people with suicidal thoughts or attempts
This study looks at thinking patterns in people who have had suicidal thoughts or attempts, compared to those with other psychiatric disorders and healthy volunteers. The goal is to better understand how the brain works in these different groups.
BernAges 18 years+ - NCT06246955Recruiting
Online group therapy to improve wellbeing in cancer patients
This study tests two types of online group therapy—Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Compassion-Based Therapy—to help people with cancer feel better emotionally. You'll join a small group with a therapist to learn skills for handling stress and finding peace.
Scottsdale, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT06221254Recruiting
Smartphone app for emotional wellbeing in Crohn's
This study tests a smartphone app designed to help people with Crohn's disease feel better emotionally. You'll use the app at home, and researchers will see if it improves your wellbeing.
BeershebaAges 18–75 - NCT06157931Recruiting
Resilience training for students with tough experiences
This trial tests a program to help undergraduate students who have gone through tough experiences and are currently struggling with low resilience and emotional distress. If you qualify, the program aims to build your coping skills.
Hong KongAges 18–25 - NCT06178328Recruiting
Online mental health program for Canadian adults
This study is testing a short online mental health program for adults in Canada who are seeking help. It aims to see if the program helps people feel better.
Regina, SaskatchewanAges 18 years+ - NCT06141902Enrolling by invitation
Herbal tea for stem cell donor well-being
This study tests whether a special herbal tea (Jing Si Herbal Drink) can help people who donate stem cells feel better physically and emotionally. It is for healthy stem cell donors who are willing to drink the tea as part of the study.
Hualien CityAges 20–55 - NCT06046586Recruiting
Online therapy for cancer survivors with anxiety or depression
This trial tests an online therapy program for cancer survivors who feel anxious, depressed, or worried about cancer coming back. It's a text-based program you can do from home.
StockholmAges 18 years+ - NCT06004804Recruiting
Psychological treatments for chronic pain in veterans
This study compares two group psychological treatments for chronic pain delivered over video conference. It aims to see if these treatments help reduce pain and improve quality of life for veterans.
West Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 60–95 - NCT06002191Recruiting
A text-based safety program for teens bullied online
This study tests a texting program called imHere4U to help teens who have been cyberbullied and feel distressed or think about suicide. The program aims to provide support and reduce suicide risk.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 12–17 - NCT06029348Recruiting
Brain health and resilience in middle age
This study looks at how well the brain's blood vessels work in midlife. It involves two visits to the University of Pittsburgh and includes an MRI and a mental math test.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 40–59
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for psychology?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 447 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.