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
- NCT06789926Recruiting
Support program for oncology nurses
This trial tests a multimedia support platform and a therapy workshop (ACT) to help oncology nurses manage stress and improve their well-being. If you're an oncology nurse, you can join and learn new coping skills.
Taipei, TaiwanAges 20 years+ - NCT06776523Recruiting
Psychological help study for refugees in Switzerland
This study tests a brief psychological program (Problem Management Plus, or PM+) to see if it helps refugees and asylum seekers feel better. If you are feeling stressed, anxious, or down, this may be an option for you.
ZurichAges 16 years+ - NCT06770244Enrolling by invitation
Positive psychology for postpartum depression in primary care
This trial tests a program based on positive psychology to help prevent or reduce postpartum depression. It is offered within the primary healthcare system and focuses on supporting mothers early in pregnancy.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 18 years+ - NCT06746987Enrolling by invitation
Meditation for sleep and mood in older adults
This trial studies whether a meditation program can help people aged 65 and older sleep better and feel emotionally healthier. You'll be asked to practice meditation and report changes in your sleep and mood.
MersinAges 65–95 - NCT06638450Recruiting
Acupuncture for Teens with Stress and Insomnia
This study tests whether acupuncture can help teenagers who have been feeling anxious or down and having trouble sleeping. If you've had these feelings for more than 3 months and haven't taken medicine or had acupuncture recently, you may be able to join.
Hong Kong, Hong KongAges 15–22 - 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 - NCT06385132Recruiting
Studying mental health in brain and head/neck cancer
This study looks at the emotional and mental health of people with glioblastoma (a type of brain tumor) or head and neck cancer who are getting a long course of radiation therapy. The goal is to understand how they are feeling so doctors can provide better support.
RomaAges 18–75 - 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 - NCT06366841Recruiting
Stigma and mental health in rectal and anal cancer patients
This study looks at how stigma (feeling judged or embarrassed) and mental health affect people with rectal or anal cancer who are getting long-course radiation. By answering questionnaires, you can help researchers understand these challenges and find better ways to support patients.
RomaAges 18–75 - NCT06145555Enrolling by invitation
Sleep stabilization therapy for hospitalized depression
This study tests a quick, non-drug sleep therapy for people in the hospital for depression. It aims to help stabilize your sleep to improve your mood and recovery.
StockholmAges 18 years+ - NCT05094115Recruiting
Study to improve resilience in adult soldiers
This study looks at ways to improve “resilience” (how well people cope with stress) and readiness in adult soldiers. If you’re in the right unit, joining may help the researchers test support strategies that could benefit military personnel.
Killeen, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT05949047Recruiting
Phone-based training for family caregivers of Alzheimer’s patients
This study tests a smartphone program that teaches skills to better manage emotions for people who provide unpaid care for someone with Alzheimer’s disease. It may help caregivers feel less overwhelmed and cope more effectively during daily stress.
Houston, TexasAges 18 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+ - NCT02726061Recruiting
Online psychological support for depression
This study tests an internet-based (online) psychological support program for adults who are feeling depressed. It may help participants by offering structured support without needing in-person visits.
Lebanon, New HampshireAges 18 years+ - NCT07878078RecruitingPhase 3
Art and support program for parents of children with cancer
This trial offers art workshops and cognitive support sessions to help parents cope while their child is undergoing cancer treatment. The goal is to reduce stress and improve emotional well-being.
Cairo, Cairo GovernorateAges 20–60 - NCT07501637Recruiting
Mind-body group support for young breast cancer survivors
This study tests a mind-body group program to help young breast cancer survivors manage stress and emotional distress. It includes a virtual workshop, weekly group sessions, and daily practices to improve well-being.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18–50 - NCT05963451Recruiting
Testing treatments for long-term low back pain from facet joints
This study focuses on people with long-lasting low back pain that likely comes from the small “facet” joints in the lower spine. It aims to better understand brain, psychological, and biology changes to help optimize treatment for this type of back pain.
Sherbrooke, QuebecAges 18–75 - 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 - NCT07865052Recruiting
Psychological support before complex stomach or intestinal surgery
This study tests whether a psychological program before major abdominal surgery can help reduce distress and improve recovery. Participants will receive extra mental health support to prepare for their operation.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT07871916Recruiting
Mindfulness app for parents going through divorce or separation
This study tests a mindfulness app designed to help parents manage stress during divorce or separation. It may help you feel calmer and more focused as you navigate this challenging time.
Stamford, ConnecticutAges 18 years+ - NCT07867106Recruiting
Discomfort during cesarean delivery under spinal anesthesia
This study asks patients about any discomfort they felt during their cesarean section while under spinal or epidural anesthesia. The goal is to understand and improve the birthing experience.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT06271083Recruiting
Online behavior therapy for Tourette syndrome in adults
This trial tests an online behavior therapy program for adults with Tourette syndrome or chronic tic disorder. You'll complete a 10-week internet-based treatment from home, with therapist support, to help reduce your tics.
StockholmAges 18 years+ - NCT07870811Recruiting
Wellness program to improve quality of life after organ transplant
This study tests a program of exercise, education, and other non-drug activities to help people who have had an organ transplant feel better and improve their daily lives. It is for people who are at least one year past their transplant and have some quality-of-life concerns.
Palermo, PalermoAges 25–65 - NCT06211231Recruiting
Mindfulness & yoga self-management program for endometriosis
This study tests a digital mindfulness and yoga program designed to help people with endometriosis manage symptoms like pelvic pain and fatigue. You would practice at home for about 30-45 minutes almost every day over the treatment period.
Aarhus, Central JutlandAges 18 years+
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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.