Clinical trials
Anxiety clinical trials
Ongoing, excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life. We’re tracking 1,063 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07546526Enrolling by invitation
Virtual Reality to Reduce Anxiety During ECT Treatment
This study tests whether wearing a virtual reality headset that shows relaxing scenes can help reduce anxiety in patients receiving ECT (electroconvulsive therapy) for depression. ECT is a medical procedure that uses electrical currents to help severe depression, and this trial explores whether VR can make the experience less stressful.
BrusselsAges 18–75 - NCT07415915Enrolling by invitation
Heart rate biofeedback for stress in dentistry students
This trial tests if a technique called heart rate variability biofeedback (HRVB) can help reduce stress and anxiety in students moving from classroom to clinical training. It may be a good fit if you are a 4th-year dentistry student starting clinical work.
Almada, Setúbal DistrictAges 18 years+ - NCT07405463Enrolling by invitation
Can brain stimulation help reduce fear in anxiety disorders?
This study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called tDCS can help people with anxiety disorders overcome conditioned fear responses. It aims to improve how the brain relearns safety signals.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–65 - NCT07398040Enrolling by invitation
Anti-inflammatory diet for anxiety and depression
This study tests whether following a personalized anti-inflammatory diet can help reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, or stress. You would need to live in Zaragoza, speak Spanish, and already have a low-to-moderate Mediterranean diet score.
Zaragoza, ZaragozaAges 18 years+ - NCT07379853Enrolling by invitation
Online training for therapists in exposure therapy
This trial tests an online training program to help therapists learn exposure therapy for anxiety. It may improve your skills in treating anxiety disorders.
Riverside, Rhode IslandAges 21–99 - NCT07371442Enrolling by invitation
Audio distraction and acupoint stimulation for kids during tooth extraction
This study tests two non-drug methods to help children feel less pain and worry during a tooth extraction: an audio-video distraction (like a movie or music) and a special pressure point (acupoint) stimulation on the hand. It aims to see which approach works best for kids ages 5 to 8 who need a baby tooth removed.
Al MansurahAges 5–8 - NCT07363980Enrolling by invitation
Heart CT Study for Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients
This study uses a special heart CT scan to look for early signs of heart disease in people with rheumatoid arthritis. It may help find problems before symptoms start.
AarhusAges 50–75 - NCT07299916Enrolling by invitation
Brain stimulation and virtual reality for anxiety disorders
This trial tests if a combination of non-invasive brain stimulation (tDCS) and virtual reality meditation can reduce anxiety in people with Generalized Anxiety Disorder or related conditions. It aims to find a new, non-medication way to help manage symptoms.
Hong KongAges 16–70 - NCT07222839Enrolling by invitation
Video education to ease heart surgery anxiety
This study tests whether watching an immersive video before surgery can help reduce anxiety in people having planned open heart surgery. If you qualify, you'll watch a short virtual reality video to see if it makes you feel more relaxed and prepared.
Miami, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT07216638Enrolling by invitation
Better mental health care for kids in primary care
This trial studies how to better integrate mental health care into pediatric primary care clinics across Indiana. It involves surveys, interviews, and looking at patient records to understand and improve care for children.
Indianapolis, IndianaAges 5 years+ - NCT07161102Enrolling by invitation
Foot reflexology for anxiety relief
This study tests whether foot reflexology—a gentle massage on specific points of your feet—can help reduce anxiety. You would attend 10 sessions and your progress would be tracked.
Vitória da Conquista, Estado de BahiaAges 18–80 - NCT07101172Enrolling by invitation
Stress ball for anxiety and pain during prostate biopsy
This study tests whether using a stress ball during a prostate biopsy can help reduce anxiety and pain. It may be an option if you are having your first biopsy and can squeeze a ball.
Çorum, MerkezAges 18 years+ - NCT07072559Enrolling by invitation
Can a dental game reduce pain and anxiety during kids' pulp treatment?
This study tests whether playing a dental-themed game on a mobile device can help children aged 4 to 7 feel less pain and anxiety during a pulpotomy (a procedure to treat deep cavities in baby teeth). It aims to make the dental visit easier for kids who are cooperative but may be nervous.
Al MansurahAges 4–7 - NCT07023692Enrolling by invitation
Using visual and sound tricks to ease pain and worry during a bone marrow test
This trial tests whether watching a video or listening to sounds can help reduce pain and anxiety during a bone marrow aspiration or biopsy. It's for adults who are either healthy volunteers or patients without a blood cancer diagnosis, and who need this test at the clinic in Lund, Sweden.
Lund, Skåne CountyAges 18 years+ - NCT07020975Enrolling by invitation
Virtual reality for anxiety relief in infertile women
This trial tests whether virtual reality can help reduce anxiety in women with primary infertility. You would use a VR headset to experience relaxing scenes, and researchers will measure how your anxiety levels change.
Girne Kepuveia, KeryneiaAges 18–50 - NCT06999330Enrolling by invitation
TMS for anxiety in Parkinson's disease
This study tests whether transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), a non-invasive brain treatment, can help reduce anxiety in people with Parkinson's disease. You may qualify if you have both Parkinson's and significant anxiety symptoms.
Saint Paul, MinnesotaAges 40–90 - NCT06931236Enrolling by invitation
Brain stimulation for anxiety and insomnia
This study tests whether a noninvasive brain stimulation technique called rTMS can help people with both anxiety and insomnia. Treatments target a specific brain region to reduce anxiety and improve sleep.
Hefei, AnhuiAges 15–65 - NCT06928428Enrolling by invitation
Online talk therapy for depression or anxiety
This study tests if a type of talk therapy called metacognitive therapy, delivered partly online, helps adults with depression or generalized anxiety. It aims to see if this blended approach works well in primary care.
Stockholm, Stockholm CountyAges 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+ - 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 - 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 - NCT06628830Enrolling by invitation
App for depression and anxiety in college students
This trial tests if a mobile phone app can help college students with mild to moderate depression and anxiety. You may be eligible if you are a student with moderate symptoms and not currently in treatment.
Santiago, Santiago MetropolitanAges 18–29 - NCT06512324Enrolling by invitation
TMS with remote viewing for depression and anxiety
This trial tests whether adding 'remote viewing' (a technique where a person tries to perceive a distant target) to standard TMS brain stimulation can improve depression and anxiety symptoms. It is for people already getting TMS and who can attend weekly visits.
Encinitas, CaliforniaAges 12 years+ - NCT06485349Enrolling by invitation
Olive leaf extract for anxiety and weight in women
This study tests whether an olive leaf extract can help with mild anxiety and weight management in women who are overweight or have moderate obesity. Participants take the extract or a placebo daily for a period, and their anxiety levels, inflammation, and weight are tracked.
Guadalajara, JaliscoAges 18–40
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for anxiety?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 1,063 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.
Related conditions
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.