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
- NCT05995769RecruitingPhase 2
Psilocybin therapy with talk therapy for alcohol problems
This trial tests whether psilocybin (the active ingredient in magic mushrooms), given with talk therapy, can help people who want to reduce their heavy drinking. It is for people with at least moderate alcohol use disorder who are motivated to change.
Calgary, AlbertaAges 22–65 - NCT06004414Recruiting
SilverCloud mental health app study for high school students
This study tests a mental health app called SilverCloud in high school students who are feeling anxious or depressed. It aims to see if the app can help improve their mood and wellbeing.
New Brunswick, New JerseyAges 13–22 - NCT06072898RecruitingPhase 2
Psilocybin brain imaging trial for depression
This study tests whether a single dose of psilocybin (a psychedelic compound) can help treat depression by looking at brain changes on MRI. It is designed for people with moderate-to-severe depression who have not responded well to other treatments.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18–64 - NCT06091306Recruiting
Study of family therapy for teens with anorexia
This study looks at how families change during a special type of therapy called multifamily therapy (where several families meet together) for teens with anorexia nervosa. The goal is to understand what helps families improve, so doctors can make treatment better.
Paris, Île-de-France RegionAges 6 years+ - NCT06096740Recruiting
Talking therapy for PTSD and its effects on the brain
This study looks at how a specific type of talk therapy affects the way your brain processes rewards. You'd join a group that either starts therapy right away or waits a bit before starting. Your brain activity will be scanned with an MRI to see changes.
Austin, TexasAges 18–65 - NCT06138522Recruiting
How Teens View Changes in PTSD Therapy
This study talks with traumatized teens and their therapists to understand how their therapy changes over time. It aims to improve care for young people with PTSD.
Paris, IDFAges 12 years+ - NCT06225232RecruitingPhase 2
Psilocybin for cannabis use disorder
This trial tests whether a single dose of psilocybin (a psychedelic compound) can help people with moderate to severe cannabis use disorder reduce or stop their cannabis use. You will receive the drug in a supervised setting and have follow-up check-ins.
Hamilton, OntarioAges 18–65 - NCT06279598Recruiting
Predicting PTSD treatment success and handling non-response (PT-STRESS)
This study looks at how well PTSD treatments work and what happens when they don't. It tests ways to predict if a treatment will be successful for you.
DeventerAges 18–65 - NCT06295250Recruiting
Help for depression and poverty in Bangladesh
This study tests a program in Bangladesh that helps people with depression and poverty. You and your family would work together to improve your mood and financial situation over 18 months.
Dhaka, Dhaka DivisionAges 18–45 - 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+ - 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+ - 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 - NCT06418178RecruitingPhase 2
Optimizing MDMA therapy dose for PTSD in veterans
This trial tests different doses of MDMA (a drug sometimes called 'ecstasy') combined with therapy to see which dose works best for treating PTSD in veterans. The goal is to find a safer, more effective dose to help reduce PTSD symptoms.
The Bronx, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT06430541RecruitingPhase 1
Psilocybin therapy for fear of cancer recurrence
This trial tests if psilocybin-assisted therapy can help reduce the intense worry that cancer might come back. It is for people who have finished their main treatments for early-stage breast cancer or advanced ovarian cancer.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 21 years+ - 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 - NCT06446765RecruitingPhase 2
Mindfulness and brain feedback to boost BPD therapy
This study tests whether combining mindfulness training with brain scan feedback (neurofeedback) can improve the benefits of regular talk therapy for adults with borderline personality disorder. It takes place at Yale University.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 18–60 - NCT06458933RecruitingPhase 2
Couples therapy for borderline personality disorder
This study tests talk therapy for couples where one person has borderline personality disorder (BPD). It aims to see if the therapy helps improve symptoms and relationship quality.
Toronto, CaliforniaAges 19 years+ - NCT06917209Recruiting
Therapy for dissociative disorders trial
This trial tests a type of talk therapy called dissociation-focused cognitive behavior therapy for people with dissociative disorders (like feeling detached from yourself or having multiple identities). It aims to see if this therapy can help reduce symptoms.
AngersAges 18 years+ - 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+ - NCT06493708Recruiting
EMDR Therapy for Borderline Personality Disorder
This study tests whether Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy can help people with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). EMDR is a type of talk therapy often used for trauma, and this trial wants to see if it can improve BPD symptoms.
Brescia, BresciaAges 18–65 - 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 - NCT06622993Recruiting
Skills program for managing psychiatric disorders
This study tests a program called SKILLS to help people with psychiatric disorders learn practical coping strategies. If you are 18 or older, have a psychiatric diagnosis, and are stable on medication, you may be able to join.
ToursAges 18–100 - NCT06648382Recruiting
Thriving with PMDs pilot program
This study tests a new program for people with severe premenstrual mood symptoms, like PMDD or depression that gets worse before your period. It aims to help you feel better and manage your symptoms.
Regina, SaskatchewanAges 18–42 - NCT06722781Recruiting
Online group therapy for common mental health conditions
This trial tests an online group therapy for people waiting for high intensity CBT. It aims to provide quicker support for conditions like depression, anxiety, and PTSD.
Doncaster, South YorkshireAges 17 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.