Clinical trials
Psychotherapy clinical trials
Below are recruiting psychotherapy clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 143 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06348472Recruiting
Biomarkers and PTSD psychotherapy response
This study is looking at whether certain biomarkers in your blood (related to inflammation and the oxytocin system) can predict how well you respond to trauma-focused psychotherapy. It may help find better ways to personalize PTSD treatment.
Hod HaSharonAges 18–80 - NCT06318806Recruiting
OCD recovery study: therapy for full remission
This study tests a psychological treatment aimed at helping people with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) reach full recovery. It is done remotely using your computer or phone, so you can participate from home.
Montreal, QuebecAges 18 years+ - NCT07771322Recruiting
Online therapy for Asian American adults
This study tests a digital mental health platform designed for Asian Americans. You'll get online therapy sessions, and the goal is to see if the platform helps improve your mental health.
Brooklyn, New YorkAges 18–90 - NCT07737990Enrolling by invitation
Psilocybin group therapy for treatment-resistant depression
This trial tests whether psilocybin-assisted group therapy can help people whose depression hasn't improved with other treatments. You must have already completed a prior psilocybin study to join this group.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT06549777Recruiting
Body-focused therapy for childhood trauma survivors
This trial tests a therapy that uses body awareness and movement to help adults who experienced child maltreatment and have trauma-related symptoms. It may help you feel safer and more connected.
Stockholm, Stockholm CountyAges 18–100 - NCT07710573Recruiting
Brief PTSD therapy compared to usual care for adults
This study tests a short, focused therapy (SEE FAR CBT) for adults with PTSD. It's a type of talk therapy that helps you process trauma, and the study wants to see if it works better than the usual care you would get.
Sha'ar HanegevAges 18 years+ - NCT07706478Recruiting
Ketamine and Talk Therapy for Tough Depression
This trial tests whether a combination of ketamine (given through an IV) and talk therapy can help people with depression that hasn't responded to other treatments. If you have tried multiple antidepressants and therapy without success, this study may offer a new option.
Doorn, UtrechtAges 18–70 - NCT07698132Recruiting
Psychotherapy for binge eating disorder
This trial tests three levels of psychotherapy (high, medium, and low intensity) to find which works best for binge eating disorder. It aims to help you stop binge episodes and improve your relationship with food.
Ballerup Municipality, Capital RegionAges 18–65 - NCT07704138Recruiting
Testing process-based therapy for depression and anxiety
This trial tests a type of talking therapy called process-based therapy to see how well it works in everyday care. It focuses on treating depression or anxiety and helps therapists learn how to make better treatment decisions.
Frankfurt am Main, HesseAges 18–65 - NCT07622654Recruiting
Emotion-Focused Therapy for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
This study tests whether a therapy called Emotion-Focused Acceptance and Commitment Therapy can reduce the severity of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) symptoms. The therapy teaches you to accept unwanted thoughts and commit to living according to your values rather than fighting the thoughts.
Istanbul, IstanbulAges 18–65 - NCT06441955RecruitingPhase 4
Long Covid prevention and health support trial
This trial tests a care program designed to help people who continue to have symptoms after recovering from COVID-19. It aims to prevent long-term health problems and improve well-being.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–65 - NCT07611916Enrolling by invitation
App-based support for group therapy in the hospital
This study tests if adding a smartphone app to group therapy helps people in the hospital feel better. It is for adults who can speak English and have a smartphone.
Piscataway, New JerseyAges 18 years+ - NCT07577947Recruiting
Digital tracking to help treat pregnancy and postpartum depression
This study tests whether wearing an Apple Watch and using a smartphone app can help doctors better understand and treat depression during pregnancy and after birth. You'll receive depression treatment through the study while the app and watch track your daily patterns.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06733883Recruiting
Music therapy for teens with emotional difficulties
This trial tests if music therapy can help adolescents aged 13 to 18 who are struggling with emotional challenges. If you join, you may attend music therapy sessions that could improve how you feel.
Oslo, NydalenAges 13–18 - NCT07539519Recruiting
Mental Health Treatment Toolkit for Autistic Teens
This study tests a new toolkit designed to help therapists better treat mental health conditions in autistic teenagers. Researchers want to improve care by training therapists to understand autism and how it affects mental health treatment.
Miami, FloridaAges 13 years+ - NCT07507370Recruiting
CARED: A fast new treatment plan for depression
This study tests a quick treatment approach for adults with major depression who have not gotten enough help from at least one antidepressant. It aims to see if a new rapid method can improve mood safely.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 18–70 - NCT07471529Recruiting
Social support app for psychotherapy patients
This trial tests a smartphone app that helps you get social support while you wait for outpatient therapy. It is for people with mild to moderate depression who are not starting therapy right away.
Zurich, Canton of ZurichAges 18–70 - NCT07455344Recruiting
Study of child and teen psychotherapy outcomes
This study looks at how children and teens (ages 6–18) improve in talk therapy. It aims to understand what helps them heal, and it is only for families who are members of Clalit Health Services.
Hod HaSharonAges 6–18 - NCT05726721Recruiting
Study of treatment targets for binge eating disorder
This trial studies how binge eating disorder behaves during treatment and compares patterns over time. It may help by improving future treatment approaches for people with binge eating disorder.
Aarhus, Central JutlandAges 18 years+ - NCT06816082Recruiting
Online therapy for chronic pain rehabilitation
This trial tests if adding internet-based acceptance therapy to standard pain rehabilitation helps adults with chronic pain. It is for patients at the Linköping pain clinic who have internet access.
Linköping, Östergötland CountyAges 18 years+ - NCT07416747Recruiting
Probiotic supplement with talk therapy for mild to moderate depression
This study tests whether adding a probiotic supplement to supportive talk therapy helps improve symptoms of mild to moderate depression. It may offer an additional option for people who are not currently taking antidepressant medication.
CréteilAges 18–65 - NCT06824532Recruiting
Veterans' views on ketamine therapy for depression and end-of-life
This study surveys older veterans to understand their perceptions of ketamine-assisted psychotherapy as a treatment for depression and end-of-life distress. Your responses may help improve care for veterans facing similar challenges.
Albany, New YorkAges 65 years+ - NCT07397429Recruiting
Group therapy to reduce anxiety using I-Reconstruction method
This trial tests a group psychotherapy method called 'I-Reconstruction' designed to lower anxiety. You may be eligible if you have moderate to high anxiety, specific trauma-related scores, and are not taking psychiatric medications.
Kyiv, Kyiv OblastAges 18–55 - NCT07396220Enrolling by invitation
Psychotherapy with esketamine nasal spray for suicidal thoughts
This study tests combining a specific type of therapy (BCBT-SP) with esketamine nasal spray to help people with treatment-resistant depression who are having ongoing suicidal thoughts. The goal is to see if this combination can reduce suicidal ideation more effectively than either treatment alone.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges 18–70
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for psychotherapy?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 143 recruiting psychotherapy 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 psychotherapy 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 psychotherapy 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.