Clinical trials
Anxiety clinical trials
Ongoing, excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life. We’re tracking 1,013 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06853587Recruiting
Genetic test to help pick antidepressant for teens
This study tests whether using a cheek swab DNA test can help choose a better antidepressant for teenagers with anxiety or depression. The goal is to see if this personalized approach leads to fewer side effects and better results.
Calgary, AlbertaAges 12–17 - NCT06854549Recruiting
Picture book reading for preterm babies and their parents
This study tests whether reading picture books to preterm infants can improve their stability, reduce parental anxiety, and strengthen parent-child bonding. It aims to provide a simple, comforting activity for families.
Taipei, BeitouAges 6 months–9 months - NCT06843044RecruitingPhase 4
Testing Ranquilon for anxiety from stress or exhaustion
This study tests a new medication called Ranquilon to see how well it treats anxiety in people with neurasthenia or adjustment disorders. Participants will take the study drug for about 4 weeks, and doctors will check their anxiety and fatigue levels.
Engel'sAges 18–70 - 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.
Huntsville, AlabamaAges 18–65 - NCT06837415Enrolling by invitation
Does Pre-Surgery Anxiety Relate to Blood Eosinophil Levels?
This study looks at whether how anxious people feel before surgery is linked to a type of white blood cell called an eosinophil. If you have a planned surgery, they will check your anxiety level and take a blood sample to see if there's a connection.
IstanbulAges 16–85 - NCT06845488Recruiting
Using virtual reality to treat social anxiety in autism
This trial tests whether virtual reality exercises can help reduce social anxiety in adults with autism. Participants will practice social situations in a safe, computer-based environment.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06156306Recruiting
Comparing two sleep and anxiety therapies for young people
This study compares two types of talk therapy to help young people who struggle with both insomnia and anxiety. Both treatments involve learning skills to improve sleep and manage anxious thoughts; one version also includes strategies for accepting difficult emotions.
Shatin, New TerritoriesAges 15–24 - NCT06833567Recruiting
Mentalizing therapy for anxiety and depression
This study tests a group therapy that helps people understand their own and others' thoughts and feelings. It may help if you have anxiety or depression and can talk in a group setting.
Málaga, MalagaAges 18 years+ - NCT06820723RecruitingPhase 2
Testing a single dose of CYB003 for depression and anxiety
This trial tests a single dose of an investigational drug (CYB003) in people with depression and anxiety who haven't gotten enough help from their current antidepressant. You would take a psilocybin-like medication and be monitored for how it affects your mood and anxiety.
Columbus, OhioAges 21–65 - NCT06801041RecruitingPhase 2
Psilocybin therapy for anxiety or depression in cancer survivors
This trial tests if a single dose of psilocybin, given with therapy, can help cancer survivors who struggle with anxiety or depression. You would travel to MD Anderson for treatment and follow-up, and must stop certain medications beforehand.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06795126Enrolling by invitation
Virtual reality for pain and anxiety in kids getting IVs
This study tests if a virtual reality game called Little NIRVANA can help reduce pain and anxiety in children getting an IV. It's for kids ages 2 to 8 in the emergency department.
Columbus, OhioAges 2–8 - 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+ - NCT06783946Enrolling by invitation
Meditation for pain and anxiety after kidney stone surgery
This study is testing whether guided meditation can help reduce pain, discomfort, and anxiety after a kidney stone removal procedure called ureteroscopy. If you or your child is a teenager or adult scheduled for this surgery, meditation might be a calming tool to try before and after the procedure.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 12 years+ - NCT06745765Recruiting
Virtual reality for anxiety during CT-guided biopsy
This study tests whether using a virtual reality (VR) headset during a CT-guided biopsy can help lower anxiety. If you are having this procedure while awake, you may be able to use VR to feel more comfortable.
Bologna, BolognaAges 18 years+ - NCT06725134Recruiting
Do therapy dogs help kids feel calmer during dental shots?
This study tests if having a trained therapy dog in the room reduces a child's anxiety and improves their behavior when getting numbing medicine for dental work. It could help children who are nervous about dental procedures feel more at ease.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 4–12 - NCT06713109Enrolling by invitation
Breastfeeding help with motivational counseling
This study tests if motivational counseling can reduce breastfeeding problems and anxiety. It offers support to mothers who are having trouble breastfeeding.
Istanbul, tuzlaAges Any age - 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.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT06660888Enrolling by invitation
Study of fatigue, depression, and anxiety in people with low thyroid
This study looks at how common fatigue, depression, and anxiety are in people with hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid). It aims to understand if these symptoms are linked to thyroid hormone levels.
Asyut, AssuitAges 18–60 - NCT06651801Recruiting
Virtual group visits for anxiety or depression
This study tests whether regular online group sessions with a doctor can help adults with anxiety or depression. You would join a small video call group every other week for 6 months.
Winnipeg, ManitobaAges 18 years+ - NCT06616324Recruiting
Virtual reality to reduce pain during kidney stone treatment
This study tests whether using a virtual reality (VR) headset during a kidney stone treatment called ESWL can help reduce pain and anxiety. If you're scheduled for ESWL at a hospital in Region Zealand, you may be able to use VR to distract yourself during the procedure.
RoskildeAges 18 years+ - NCT06182462Recruiting
Virtual reality for dental anxiety in children
This study tests whether wearing a virtual reality headset during dental treatment can help reduce fear and anxiety in children. If you feel nervous about dental visits, this may be a way to stay calm and comfortable.
Montreal, QuebecAges 6–17 - NCT06595953RecruitingPhase 2
Music therapy with CBT for child anxiety
This study tests if adding a special music therapy that responds to where your child looks during cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can help reduce anxiety better than CBT alone. It is designed for children 8–17 with separation, generalized, or social anxiety.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 8–17 - NCT06551090Recruiting
Anxiety and memory study for temporal lobe epilepsy patients
This research study looks at how anxiety and memory work in people with temporal lobe epilepsy. It uses brain recordings to better understand these conditions, which might lead to better treatments in the future.
New York, New YorkAges 18–55 - NCT06564402Recruiting
Adding positive mental rehearsal to exposure for social anxiety
This trial tests a new way to help people with high social anxiety. It combines exposure exercises (facing feared situations) with a technique called 'positive mental rehearsal' – imagining successful outcomes – to see if that makes the treatment more effective.
MarburgAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for anxiety?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 1,013 recruiting anxiety 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 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 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.