Clinical trials · Massachusetts
Anxiety clinical trials in Massachusetts
We’re tracking 41 recruiting anxiety studies with a site in Massachusetts — including Phase 2 and Phase 4 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies in Massachusetts
- NCT05800925Recruiting
Triage survey to check who can join psychiatry research
This study uses a short questionnaire to figure out who is eligible to join future psychiatry research. It may help people get routed into studies that match their situation and safety needs.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT05837104RecruitingPhase 2
Magnesium and vitamin B6 for early bipolar depression
This Phase 2 trial tests whether magnesium plus vitamin B6 can reduce depressive symptoms in people who are newly diagnosed with bipolar I disorder. It also checks for safety over a short, 4-week treatment period.
Belmont, MassachusettsAges 18–50 - NCT05895383RecruitingPhase 4
Nitrous oxide breathing during vasectomy: a feasibility study
This study looks at whether self-adjusting nitrous oxide (a calming gas) with oxygen can be safely and comfortably used during a vasectomy, and how people experience it. You may be offered the gas to see how it fits into care during the procedure.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 21–85 - NCT05897021Recruiting
Writing exercises to ease stress for sexual minority veterans
This study tests whether guided “expressive writing” helps reduce distress linked to sexuality-based stress. It targets veterans who have meaningful anxiety or depression symptoms and ongoing stress related to their sexual identity.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT05962879Recruiting
Program for teens with early psychosis-like experiences
This trial tests a new mental health program for teenagers who are having at least one psychosis-like experience and may be at risk for serious mental illness. It may help by offering structured support for both teens and their parents.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 14–19 - NCT06038318Recruiting
Building resilience for teens and young adults after cancer treatment
This study tests a program called PRISM to help adolescents and young adults feel stronger and cope better after finishing cancer treatment. The program includes talking sessions and surveys to see if it supports resilience.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 12–25 - NCT06557005Recruiting
Helping new mothers with chronic conditions get primary care
This study helps new mothers with chronic health conditions transition smoothly from pregnancy care to regular primary care. If you have high blood pressure, diabetes, severe obesity, depression, or anxiety, you may be able to join a program that coordinates your care after childbirth.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT07048574Recruiting
Mood and behavior in children with cystic fibrosis
This study looks at mood and behavior in children with cystic fibrosis (CF) under 12. By following children over time, researchers hope to better understand and help with depression, anxiety, and behavior challenges that may come up.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 1.5 years–11 years - NCT06790641Recruiting
Supporting mental health during and after pregnancy
This study aims to improve mental health care for people during and after pregnancy. It involves interviews or focus groups with healthcare providers, peer mentors, and patients to understand how to make support services more helpful and accessible.
Shrewsbury, MassachusettsAges 18–70 - NCT06812247Recruiting
Therapy dog visits for hospitalized trauma patients
This study looks at whether visits from therapy dogs can help people who are in the hospital after a traumatic injury feel better. You must be able to talk to the research team and not be afraid of dogs.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06929442Recruiting
Prevention program for young adults with unusual experiences
This study tests a program to help young adults who have had unusual thoughts or experiences (like feeling people are talking about them or that things have hidden meanings) learn ways to cope and feel better. The goal is to prevent these experiences from turning into bigger problems.
Charlestown, MassachusettsAges 18–30 - NCT06969105Recruiting
Music for comfort during labor and delivery
This study tests whether listening to music during labor can help reduce pain and anxiety. Researchers will compare outcomes for laboring women who listen to music versus those who do not.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT07036757Recruiting
Healthy meal kits for better health
This study provides free healthy meal kits to adults with overweight and health concerns to see if they can improve blood sugar, blood pressure, and weight. It is for people 40 and older with low income who live in the Greater Lowell area.
Lowell, MassachusettsAges 40 years+ - NCT07091032Recruiting
Building connections for better health
This study tests if helping people address obesity, cancer screenings, or mental health struggles can improve their overall health. You may qualify if you have obesity, are behind on colon or cervical cancer screening, or have depression or anxiety.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–75 - NCT07143357Recruiting
Mind-body recovery program for cardiac arrest survivors and their caregivers
This trial tests a mind-body program to help cardiac arrest survivors and their caregivers recover together after a cardiac arrest. It combines in-person and video sessions to reduce emotional distress and improve wellbeing.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06792175Enrolling by invitation
Using speech to detect mental health conditions
This study uses a computer program to listen to your speech and see if it can help detect mental health or neurodevelopmental conditions. It may help find new ways to diagnose conditions like ADHD, anxiety, depression, and others earlier.
Brookline, MassachusettsAges 13–60 - NCT05806112Enrolling by invitation
Improve staff well-being programs for residential care workers
This trial tests whether specific programs can reduce burnout and improve resiliency (coping strength) among staff who work in behavioral health group homes. It may help workers feel better and handle stressful work days.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+
Anxiety trials by city in Massachusetts
Where these studies are running in Massachusetts
Institutions with a site for the recruiting anxiety studies listed above.
- Massachusetts General Hospital · 7 studies
- Adams Clinical
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
- Boston Children's Hospital
- Boston Medical Center
- Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
- McLean Hospital
- The Brookline Center
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.
Anxiety trials in other states
Common questions
- Are there anxiety clinical trials in Massachusetts?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 41 recruiting anxiety studies with a site in Massachusetts, 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 in Massachusetts?
- 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 Massachusetts to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site in Massachusetts, 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.
Not the right time?
New anxiety studies open in Massachusetts regularly. Set up a health profile and we’ll quietly watch for studies that fit you and email you when one opens.
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.