Clinical trials
Anxiety and Fear clinical trials
Below are recruiting anxiety and fear clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 55 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06004115RecruitingPhase 4
Brain scanning study for depression and anxiety
This study uses brain scans (fMRI) to understand how people with both depression and anxiety respond to threat. If you have either or both conditions, participating could help researchers find better treatments.
Tulsa, OklahomaAges 18–65 - NCT07393737Enrolling by invitation
Virtual reality or kaleidoscope for kids' kidney scan anxiety
This study tests whether using virtual reality (a fun headset) or a kaleidoscope during a kidney scan can help reduce children's fear and anxiety. It is for Turkish-speaking children aged 4–6 who are about to have this scan.
Mersin, MersinAges 4–6 - NCT07060170Recruiting
Can VR or AR glasses help kids feel less pain at the dentist?
This study tests if wearing fun glasses that show virtual or augmented reality can help children feel less pain and worry when getting a numbing shot for a cavity. It compares two types of high-tech glasses to see which works better.
Cairo, EgyptAges 5–8 - NCT06673407Recruiting
Group workshops for social anxiety in CU undergraduates
This study tests a group workshop program for undergraduates at CU Boulder who feel anxious in social situations or when speaking in public. The workshops are designed to help you face your fears step by step, with support from others.
Boulder, ColoradoAges 18–30 - NCT06912854Recruiting
Sensory-adapted dental visits for children with fear of the dentist
This study tests whether a specially adapted dental environment (with calming sights and sounds) can make cleanings easier and less scary for children. It may help kids who are afraid of the dentist or not.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 6–12 - NCT07769385Enrolling by invitation
Robotic fish and aquarium to ease pain and fear in children
This trial tests whether using a robotic fish or watching an aquarium can help reduce pain, fear, and anxiety in children during medical procedures. It might make the experience more comfortable for your child.
Bingoel, TurkeyAges 5–10 - NCT06531980Recruiting
Digital app for teens with mild to moderate anxiety
This trial tests a digital app to help teens with mild to moderate anxiety. If you are 13–16, live in Bergen, and feel anxious often, this app might help you manage your worries and get back to doing things you enjoy.
Bergen, VestlandAges 13–16 - NCT07789236Enrolling by invitation
Music and Coloring for Cancer Fear During Screening
This study tests whether coloring and listening to music can reduce fear of cancer and anxiety during screening. It may help you feel more relaxed during the screening process.
Ağrı, AğriAges 18–65 - NCT07750236Recruiting
Stress ball for easing fear and pain during allergy testing
This trial gives children a stress ball to hold during their allergy skin test, to see if it helps reduce fear, anxiety, and pain, and makes the experience more satisfying for the family.
TarsusAges 4–10 - NCT07780331Recruiting
Virtual reality and games to reduce fear in children using inhalers
This study tests whether using virtual reality glasses or playing games on a tablet can help reduce fear and anxiety in young children (aged 4-6) when they need to take medication through an inhaler or nebulizer. It aims to see if these distractions make the experience more comfortable.
Balıkesir, BalıkesirAges 4–6 - NCT07640230Recruiting
Cartoons and games to ease surgery anxiety in children
This study tests whether watching cartoons or playing mobile games can help reduce anxiety and fear in children ages 7–12 who need surgery for appendicitis (an inflamed appendix). The goal is to find simple, non-medication ways to calm children before their operation.
AnkaraAges 7–12 - NCT07216222Enrolling by invitation
Brain response study for epilepsy or PTSD patients
This study looks at how the brain processes fear using a device already implanted to treat epilepsy or PTSD. It may help researchers understand fear responses and improve treatments.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18–70 - NCT07781943Recruiting
Breathing exercises to reduce anxiety before gastroscopy
This study tests whether doing simple breathing exercises before a gastroscopy (a tube test of the stomach) can help reduce fear, anxiety, and changes in heart rate or blood pressure. It may help you feel more relaxed and comfortable during the procedure.
FamagustaAges 18 years+ - NCT05120635Recruiting
Study brain signals tied to fear and anxiety in RNS patients
This study records electrical brain activity to understand how fear and anxiety work in people who already have an RNS (responsive neurostimulation) device placed. It may help researchers develop better ways to monitor and treat anxiety-related symptoms in the future.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18–70 - NCT05283382RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Cannabidiol trial for learning and anxiety
This early-phase study tests how cannabidiol (CBD) affects learning and anxiety. You may be able to join if you meet age and health requirements and have not used CBD or other cannabis recently.
Storrs, ConnecticutAges 18–50 - NCT06600113Recruiting
Education to reduce children's anxiety before medical procedures
This study tests if an educational program can help lower anxiety in children who are about to have a medical procedure under anesthesia. If your child understands Icelandic or Finnish, this may be an option.
AkureyriAges 4–8 - NCT06785389Recruiting
How fear before surgery affects pain and recovery
This study looks at how feeling scared or anxious before surgery might affect your pain and recovery afterward. It aims to help improve care for future patients.
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Las PalmasAges 18 years+ - NCT07772401Recruiting
Ear nerve stimulation for social anxiety disorder
This trial tests a non-invasive treatment that uses a small device to stimulate a nerve in the ear, which may help reduce social anxiety symptoms. It is being studied in adults with a clinical diagnosis of social anxiety disorder who are currently experiencing significant anxiety.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–70 - NCT07323498Recruiting
Virtual reality treatment for public speaking fear
This study tests if virtual reality can help people who get very nervous giving speeches. You would practice speaking in a virtual setting to build confidence.
Marburg, HesseAges 18–70 - NCT07449884Recruiting
AI avatar vs. tell-show-do for children's dental anxiety
This trial compares using an AI avatar video with the traditional tell-show-do method to help children aged 5 to 7 feel less anxious and cooperate better during a numbing injection at the dentist. It may benefit children who have never had dental anesthesia before and are generally healthy.
BeirutAges 5–7 - NCT07707037Recruiting
Helping parents cope after a child's cardiac arrest
This study tests if providing clearer information to parents after their child's cardiac arrest can reduce fear and anxiety. It is for parents of children under 17.5 years old who are expected to leave the hospital soon.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges birth–17 years - NCT06917300Recruiting
Virtual reality to reduce pain and anxiety before spine surgery
This trial tests if using virtual reality before surgery can help reduce pain and anxiety in people having elective spine surgery. If you're scheduled for spine surgery and speak Polish, you may be able to participate.
Lodz, Łódź VoivodeshipAges 25–70 - NCT07319806Enrolling by invitation
Two ways to help kids feel better during breathing tube removal
This study tests two different methods to lower pain, fear, and emotional upset when a breathing sample is taken from hospitalized children aged 6 to 12. The goal is to find which approach works best to make the experience easier for your child.
DüzceAges 6–12 - NCT07650591Recruiting
Tapping and vibration to ease needle pain in children
This study tests whether rhythmic tapping and gentle vibration near the skin can help children ages 6–12 feel less pain and fear during blood draws. Researchers want to see if these simple techniques can make the procedure more comfortable.
Antalya, KepezAges 6–12
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for anxiety and fear?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 55 recruiting anxiety and fear 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 anxiety and fear 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 anxiety and fear 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.
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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.