Clinical trials · Los Angeles, CA
Anxiety clinical trials in Los Angeles
We’re tracking 33 recruiting anxiety studies with a site in or near Los Angeles — including Phase 1/Phase 2 and Phase 2 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies near Los Angeles
- NCT04557891RecruitingTeam says not enrolling
Low-intensity ultrasound for generalized anxiety disorder
This trial tests a non-drug brain treatment using low-intensity focused ultrasound to reduce symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). It may help if your anxiety has been moderate to severe and you’ve already tried standard medications without enough relief.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18–65 - 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 - NCT06152211Recruiting
Music therapy for aging and Alzheimer's disease
This trial tests if music-based activities can help older adults with or without Alzheimer's. You'll attend weekly music sessions and be assessed over time.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 65 years+ - NCT07299474Recruiting
Lavender scent for anxiety and pain during awake ENT procedures
This study tests whether smelling lavender essential oil during an awake ear, nose, or throat procedure can help reduce anxiety and pain. If you qualify, you may receive the lavender scent during your procedure and report how you feel.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06874790Recruiting
Web-based mental health app study for Latina women
This study tests a web-based app to help Latina women in Los Angeles or Orange County who are feeling anxious or depressed. If you are not currently in therapy or on medication, you may be able to join from home using your smartphone or computer.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06175104Recruiting
HeartGPS: Support for parents after a prenatal heart diagnosis
This study tests a counseling program for parents whose unborn baby has a serious heart condition called single ventricle. The program aims to help parents manage stress and support their baby's development before and after birth.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT03723928Recruiting
Blood test–guided monitoring for metastatic breast cancer treatment
This study checks whether specific blood “tumor marker” levels can help monitor how hormone receptor–positive, HER2-negative metastatic breast cancer responds to first-line therapy. It uses regular blood tests (and sometimes scans) to see if this marker-based monitoring is useful and reliable.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05908565Recruiting
Digital therapy program for Latinx college students in East LA
This study tests a digital (online) prevention and therapy program called STAND to see if it improves engagement and outcomes. You may be able to participate if you’re a Latinx student at East Los Angeles College and can complete online assessments.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18–40 - NCT05591937Recruiting
Online therapy and prevention support for eligible East LA students
This project offers online mental health prevention and therapy programs and short assessments for eligible students. It may help you access support in a convenient way if you meet the study’s student, coverage, and technology needs.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18–40 - 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 - NCT07310004Recruiting
VR vs Music for Breast Biopsy Anxiety
This trial compares using a virtual reality headset versus listening to relaxing music to help lower your anxiety and pain during a breast biopsy. Both methods are non-drug ways to help you feel more comfortable during the procedure.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07323784RecruitingPhase 2
Study of NTX-1472 for social anxiety disorder
This trial tests an investigational medicine called NTX-1472 to see if it helps people with social anxiety disorder. Participation involves taking the study drug and attending scheduled visits.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18–65 - NCT07430800Recruiting
AI-Powered CBT for Anxiety in University Students
This study tests whether personalized computer models can improve cognitive behavioral therapy (a talk therapy that helps change thinking patterns) for anxiety. It's for university students who have mild to moderate anxiety and are comfortable with being recorded during sessions.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07427862Recruiting
Virtual reality for kids having interventional radiology
This study tests if using virtual reality (VR) during interventional radiology procedures can help children feel more comfortable and less anxious. It is looking for children ages 8 and older who are in the normal range of development.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 8 years+ - NCT07719205Recruiting
Pre-visit imagery for children's dental care
This trial tests a tactile pre-visit imagery strategy to help children aged 4 to 10 years who have never had dental treatment before. The goal is to see if it reduces anxiety and improves their first experience with a filling or crown.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 4–10 - 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 - NCT07122843Recruiting
VR and AI meditation for hospital pain relief
This study tests if a virtual reality (VR) meditation program can help reduce pain in hospitalized patients. If you have at least moderate pain (4 out of 10 or higher) and can speak English or Spanish, you may be able to join.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06776991Recruiting
Social anxiety and public speaking fear study
This study tests if reward processing training combined with exposure therapy helps people with social anxiety disorder who are afraid of public speaking. Participants will complete therapy sessions and possibly an MRI brain scan.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18–60 - NCT06701903RecruitingPhase 2
Study of an investigational drug for generalized anxiety disorder
This study tests an investigational oral medication (ITI-1284) for people with moderate to severe generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) who haven't found enough relief from at least two standard medications. The goal is to see if this new drug helps reduce anxiety symptoms.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05685368RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Therapy groups to help teens cope with sickle cell
This trial tests a structured talk-therapy program called Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for teens and young adults with sickle cell disease. It aims to help you manage tough thoughts and feelings and cope with day-to-day challenges over 6 weekly group sessions.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 14–21 - NCT06526260Recruiting
Very Brief Exposure for Social Anxiety in Teens and Young Adults
This study tests a very short, new type of exposure therapy for social anxiety in teens and young adults. Participants will also have a brain scan (MRI) to see how the therapy affects the brain.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 16–22 - NCT06846320RecruitingPhase 2
Study of ABBV-932 for generalized anxiety disorder
This trial tests an oral medicine called ABBV-932 when added to current antidepressant therapy for people with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) who still have symptoms. It aims to see if the combination can improve anxiety and reduce side effects.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18–65 - NCT06480383RecruitingPhase 2
Adding an experimental pill to current anxiety medication
This study tests an experimental medication (ITI-1284) added to your current anxiety treatment to see if it improves symptoms. It's for adults with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) who haven't gotten enough relief from their current medicine.
Glendale, CaliforniaAges Any age - NCT06569303Recruiting
Filipino family health study for parents of children 8–12
This study offers a free parenting program for Filipino families with children ages 8–12 to help strengthen family bonds and manage challenges together. It is designed to understand what works best for your community.
Pasadena, CaliforniaAges 8 years+
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Where these studies are running near Los Angeles
Institutions with a site for the recruiting anxiety studies listed above.
- University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) · 6 studies
- Children's Hospital Los Angeles · 5 studies
- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center · 2 studies
- East Los Angeles College · 2 studies
- NRC Research Institute · 2 studies
- University of Southern California · 2 studies
- Advanced Research Center (ARC), Inc.
- Alliance for Research Alliance for Wellness
What taking part in a anxiety study involves
A screening visit first
Before anything else, the study team checks whether you fit — usually a visit with some tests. You can stop at any point, and screening is typically free.
Care at a nearby site
Study visits happen at a clinic or hospital taking part. Many studies cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits, and some reimburse travel.
You stay in control
Taking part is voluntary and you can leave a study at any time, for any reason, without affecting your regular care.
The team decides eligibility
Our fit check is a helpful first read, not a decision. The study team makes the final call after reviewing your health history.
Looking wider? See all recruiting anxiety studies in California.
Common questions
- Are there anxiety clinical trials near Los Angeles?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 33 recruiting anxiety studies with a site near Los Angeles, each rewritten in plain language so you can see what it's testing and who it's for.
- How do I find out if I qualify for a anxiety study near Los Angeles?
- Each study lists its eligibility rules — age, diagnosis, prior treatments. On every trial page we explain these in plain language and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Do I have to live in Los Angeles to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site near Los Angeles, but eligibility is about your health, not your address — some people travel to take part, and a few studies reimburse travel. The study team can tell you what's required.
- Does it cost anything to join a anxiety trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what's covered before you decide.
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