Specific phobia

This trial compares two forms of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) for children and teens with anxiety or obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). One approach uses internet-delivered modules with therapist guidance; the other trains parents to lead exposure exercises with their chi…

This study tests a single cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) program designed to help veterans who struggle with both anxiety (including PTSD) and hazardous drinking. The goal is to see if treating both issues together improves their daily functioning and reduces symptoms better …

This study tests a therapy called RETELL that helps people with severe mental illness explore and reshape their life stories. The goal is to improve personal recovery, quality of life, and identity. Twenty adults with conditions like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or PTSD will …

This study tests a community-based program called CRISOL Mente to help Latinos in the Philadelphia area with depression, anxiety, or PTSD. The program uses outreach workers to connect people to mental health care and support. Researchers will measure if symptoms improve after six…

This study tests a brief behavioral therapy program delivered via telehealth (STEP-UP) for children and teens aged 8 to 16 with anxiety or depression. Participants are recruited from community health centers and randomly assigned to either STEP-UP or a referral to local mental he…

This study looks at whether unlicensed professionals can successfully provide cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to patients in a general hospital. It includes 250 adults with conditions like anxiety, depression, OCD, and PTSD. The goal is to see if this approach improves psychol…

This study tests a 16-week cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) program called the C.A.T Project for Pakistani teenagers aged 14 to 17 with moderate to severe anxiety. The program helps teens change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors using relaxation, problem-solving, and parent educ…

This study tests an online cognitive therapy program, guided by a therapist, to help colorectal cancer survivors who have finished treatment reduce their fear of the cancer returning. The program includes educational text, exercises, and videos. Researchers will compare it to sta…

This study uses smartphone data to understand what triggers anxiety and alcohol use in each person, then tailors therapy to those specific triggers. 81 adults with anxiety and alcohol problems will receive 11 sessions of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) either personalized to t…

This study was designed to test whether a technique called self-distancing—where children refer to themselves in the third person (e.g., 'Emily can touch the spider')—helps them approach feared objects more than using first-person self-talk ('I can touch the spider'). The trial p…

This study looks at why adults with cancer may fear taking opioid pain medication after surgery. Researchers will use questionnaires to measure barriers, fears, and medication adherence in 50 patients. The goal is to learn more about these concerns to improve pain management afte…

This study aimed to develop and test a 12-week mental health program designed specifically for young South Asian women aged 16-24 with mood or anxiety disorders. The program was meant to address cultural and gender needs. However, the study was withdrawn before any participants w…

This study is developing and testing an online training program to teach therapists how to deliver exposure therapy to people with anxiety disorders and OCD. About 56 practicing therapists will try the program and give feedback to improve it. The goal is to see if the training re…

This study follows 192 teens aged 12 to 20 who are already receiving either Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) or Brief Strategic Therapy (BST) for anxiety, depression, or OCD. Researchers will track their progress using questionnaires and interviews over 9 months. The goal is to…