Clinical trials
Psychology clinical trials
Below are recruiting psychology clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 455 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- 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+ - 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+ - 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+ - NCT07257848Recruiting
Psychotherapy study from Ecuador mental health services
This study looks at how well psychological therapy works in real-life settings in Ecuador. It examines the experiences of clients, therapists, and supervisors to find what helps or hinders progress.
Quito, (P)PichinchaAges 11 years+ - NCT07188467Recruiting
Stress and well-being support for international students
This study tests a self-help program called 'SH+' designed to reduce stress and improve well-being in international students at The New School. If you are an international student feeling at least mildly distressed, this program may help you develop coping skills.
Brooklyn, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT06573034Recruiting
Standing meditation study for young adults with stress
This study tests if a gentle standing meditation practice (called Daoist Zhanzhuang) can help young adults feel better and handle stress. You would practice for 30 minutes at a time and be followed for a year.
Charlotte, North CarolinaAges 18–25 - NCT06921226Recruiting
Understanding risk-taking and suicidal behaviors in mental health
This study explores why some people take risks or have suicidal thoughts. It aims to understand these behaviors better to help improve mental health support.
Chambéry, SavoieAges 12–65 - NCT07740148Recruiting
Comparing feelings about human-created and AI art
This study compares how people feel when looking at art made by humans versus art made by artificial intelligence (AI). You'll view images online and answer questions about your reactions, helping researchers understand emotional responses to different types of art.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07147712Recruiting
Well-being and social connections for university students
This study tests a program to help university students feel better and build stronger social connections. It involves group sessions over 6 weeks.
Padova, PadovaAges 18 years+ - NCT07712120Recruiting
Biofeedback to help with head and neck cancer surgery
This study tests a brief psychological support program that uses biofeedback (a tool that helps you learn to control body signals like heart rate) to help patients scheduled for head and neck cancer surgery. It aims to see if the program can improve well-being and recovery.
TurinAges 18 years+ - NCT07692269Recruiting
Mindfulness for emotional distress study
This study tests whether mindfulness can help reduce emotional distress. You will practice mindfulness and have your brain activity measured with EEG, a safe and painless way to record brainwaves.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–50 - NCT04475354Recruiting
Questionnaire study of distress in cervical cancer patients and partners
This study asks newly diagnosed cervical cancer patients and their partners to complete questionnaires about distress (emotional stress and worry). It may help researchers understand how distress affects both patients and partners and what support could be most helpful.
BredaAges 18 years+ - NCT04900064Recruiting
Self-help CBT added to primary care behavioral health
This trial studies whether adding a Swedish self-help version of “CBT” (a structured talking-therapy approach) improves care for adults getting behavioral health support in primary care. It may help people who want support for mental health without needing fully guided therapy sessions.
Varberg, Halland CountyAges 18 years+ - NCT05419934Recruiting
EMDR therapy for young children with stress and anxiety
This study tests whether EMDR therapy (a structured way to help process distressing experiences) helps children ages 3 to 6 who have symptoms related to trauma, stress, or anxiety. You’d be randomly assigned to receive the study therapy or a comparison condition, and researchers would track outcomes.
NiceAges 3–6 - 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+ - 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+ - NCT05776680Recruiting
1-year training for oncology nurses in psycho-oncology care
This study tests whether a year-long psycho-oncology training course for oncology nurses improves how they provide psychological support to patients. It compares nurses who take this specific course with nurses who take other advanced training from the society.
TaipeiAges 20 years+ - NCT05965310Recruiting
Virtual psychology support for ACL repair recovery
This study tests a virtual (online) psychological program to help people recover after ACL ligament surgery. It focuses on first-time ACL repairs and aims to improve how patients cope during recovery.
Detroit, MichiganAges 13 years+ - NCT06175104Recruiting
HeartGPS: Support for parents after a prenatal heart diagnosis
This study tests a counseling program for parents whose unborn baby has a serious heart condition called single ventricle. The program aims to help parents manage stress and support their baby's development before and after birth.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06218901Recruiting
Psychological distress in lung cancer patients
This study looks at how lung cancer patients experience emotional distress like anxiety or depression. It aims to better understand these feelings and how they affect patients so that support can be improved.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT06223230Recruiting
Supportive care trial for advanced digestive cancers
This trial tests if adding nutrition counseling, psychological support, and better nausea control to standard cancer treatment can help people with advanced digestive cancers live longer and feel better.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 18–75 - NCT06271759Recruiting
Psychological effects of essential oils in adults
This study tests how certain essential oils (like lavender or peppermint) might affect your mood and feelings. It is for adults who are not allergic to essential oils and have a normal sense of smell.
BucharestAges 18–65 - NCT06361394Recruiting
Mindfulness for Nursing Student Well-Being
This study looks at how practicing mindfulness affects the mental well-being of nursing students. It compares students who take a mindfulness course with those who don't, to see if it helps them feel better.
Taoyuan City, N/A = Not ApplicableAges 18–50
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for psychology?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 455 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
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