Clinical trials
Psychotherapy clinical trials
Below are recruiting psychotherapy clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 145 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT05792930Recruiting
Therapy plus biofeedback for body-symptom distress
This study tests an integrated talk-therapy program that combines cognitive-behavioral therapy and biofeedback to help people whose symptoms are strongly felt in the body. It may help by teaching skills to reduce distress and improve how you manage symptoms.
YunlinAges 20–70 - 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+ - NCT06908343Recruiting
Expectations and Distress in Mental Health Patients and Their Therapists
This study looks at how your expectations about therapy affect your distress and how your therapist's expectations play a role. It may help improve treatment for people like you at Shalvata.
IsraelAges Any age - NCT07096141Recruiting
Emotion regulation training for university students
This study tests a program to help university students improve how they handle emotions. If you are a Bogazici University student who struggles with emotional ups and downs, this trial may offer strategies to feel better.
IstanbulAges 18 years+ - NCT07020572Recruiting
Teen mood support program (iMATTER) in primary care
This study tests a group program to help teenagers with mild to moderate depression symptoms feel better. It takes place in primary care and uses a phone, computer, or tablet for activities.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 13–17 - 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 - NCT06056180Recruiting
Motor imagery training for balance in older adults
This study tests whether imagining moving your body (motor imagery training) can improve balance in older adults. It will compare this mental practice with usual activities to see if it helps prevent falls and improves stability.
Menteşe, MuğlaAges 60–80 - NCT05574127RecruitingPhase 2
Behavioral therapy for depression in older cancer survivors
This trial tests a brief behavioral program to help older adults (65+) who have had cancer and are feeling depressed. It focuses on teaching simple, practical skills to improve mood and daily activity, delivered over video or phone.
New York, New YorkAges 65 years+ - 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 - NCT06597695RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Ketamine group therapy for Spanish-speaking adults with depression
This trial tests whether ketamine-assisted group therapy can help Spanish-speaking Latinx adults with major depression. You would receive ketamine in a supportive group setting, with the goal of improving your mood and quality of life.
Chelsea, MassachusettsAges 18–64 - NCT06498258Recruiting
Wellness support for cancer caregivers in Istanbul
This study tests a psychoeducation program based on positive psychotherapy to help caregivers of cancer patients. It may improve your well-being and caregiving experience.
Kağithane, İ̇stanbulAges 18–65 - NCT07265180Recruiting
Oxytocin and group therapy for schizophrenia
This trial tests whether adding oxytocin (a hormone that helps with social bonding) to group therapy can improve symptoms and social functioning in people with schizophrenia. It compares two different doses of oxytocin to see which works better.
Berlin, State of BerlinAges 18–75 - 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+ - NCT05509166Recruiting
Therapy for sexual-minority women dealing with anxiety or depression and drinking
This trial tests a type of supportive psychotherapy to help sexual-minority women improve mental well-being and reduce drinking. It may help if you’re experiencing depression or anxiety and have been drinking heavily, and you’re not already in certain kinds of treatment.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT07321171Recruiting
Stepped care for children and teens with suicidal thoughts
This study tests a stepped-care program for young people who are having suicidal thoughts or have made a suicide attempt. The goal is to see if this type of care helps reduce those feelings and behaviors.
Petah TikvaAges 6–18 - NCT06151158Recruiting
Preventing suicide in high-risk youth after a crisis visit
This study tests a program to help teens and young adults who have had thoughts of suicide or made an attempt. The program provides extra support after they leave the hospital or treatment program to help keep them safe.
St. Petersburg, FloridaAges 12–24 - NCT06689072Enrolling by invitation
High-frequency brain stimulation for opioid use disorder
This study tests whether a treatment called repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) can help people with opioid use disorder. It involves a non-invasive procedure that uses magnetic pulses to stimulate certain parts of the brain.
Asyut, Asyut GovernorateAges 18–45 - NCT06696001Recruiting
Brain Study of Talk Therapy for Depression
This study looks at how your brain works during talk therapy for depression. It aims to find out how therapy helps you feel better so that future treatments can be more personalized.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 18–30 - NCT06555094Recruiting
Adding a mobile app to brief therapy for suicide risk
This trial studies whether adding a mobile app to brief counseling sessions can help people who are having thoughts of suicide or have recently attempted suicide. It aims to find a more effective way to support your mental health using technology you already have.
Piscataway, New JerseyAges 18 years+ - NCT06480019Recruiting
Group talk therapy for depression in young adults
This study tests if a group therapy program led by non-professionals can help reduce depressive symptoms in young adults aged 18-24 who live, work, or study in Porto Alegre, Brazil. You may benefit if you have mild to moderate depression but no risk of suicide.
Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do SulAges 18–24 - NCT06471959RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Psychedelic group program for first responders with mental health issues
This study tests a group therapy program that includes a psychedelic medicine for first responders struggling with conditions like depression, anxiety, or PTSD. It is a 12-week program with mostly remote sessions and two in-person visits.
Surrey, British ColumbiaAges 19–65 - 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 - NCT05398484RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Psilocybin therapy for advanced cancer-related anxiety
This trial studies whether psilocybin (with support and therapy) can reduce anxiety in people with advanced cancer. It may help with distress and quality of life, while the study team monitors safety closely.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 21–100 - NCT07279311Enrolling by invitation
Virtual reality for depression during high-risk pregnancy
This study tests if virtual reality (VR) exercises can help reduce depression symptoms in pregnant people who must stay in the hospital for at least 3 weeks due to complications. If you are feeling down and are able to use VR, this treatment might offer a new way to feel better.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for psychotherapy?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 145 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.