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
- NCT06362538Recruiting
Heart health prevention program
This trial tests a program to help prevent heart problems in people who have not had a heart attack or stroke. It is for adults aged 30 and older.
Cotignola, RavennaAges 18–30 - NCT07760688Recruiting
Nursing care during prostate biopsy in men
This study tests whether structured nursing care during and after a prostate biopsy can improve your experience and outcomes. It may help reduce discomfort or anxiety related to the procedure.
Mostar, Federation of Bosnia and HerzegovinaAges 40 years+ - NCT07754864Enrolling by invitation
Virtual reality education for first-time radiation therapy
This study tests whether using virtual reality (VR) before your first radiation therapy session can help reduce anxiety and improve your overall experience. You'll use a VR headset to see what treatment will be like, which may help you feel more prepared and at ease.
Muscat, Muḩāfaz̧at MasqaţAges 18 years+ - NCT07748091Recruiting
Brain wave and inflammation markers in shock therapy for depression
This study looks at brain wave patterns and markers of inflammation in people with depression that hasn't improved with other treatments and who are receiving electroconvulsive therapy (ECT, also known as shock therapy). The goal is to understand how these markers might relate to how well ECT works.
Istanbul, BakırköyAges 18–60 - NCT07746505Recruiting
Remimazolam vs midazolam for anesthesia in older adults
This study compares two sedative medicines used to start general anesthesia in patients 65 and older having non-cardiac surgery. The goal is to see which one is safer and works better for older patients.
HangzhouAges 65 years+ - NCT07740759Enrolling by invitation
Educational videos for pre-surgery anxiety
This trial tests whether watching educational videos before your laparoscopic surgery helps reduce anxiety. It may help you feel more prepared and calm before your procedure.
Farmington, ConnecticutAges 18 years+ - NCT06609824Recruiting
Learn to Dare program for teen anxiety
This trial tests a program called 'Learn to Dare' to help teenagers manage anxiety. It is for teens who have anxiety symptoms but are not currently in treatment.
Leiden, South HollandAges 8–18 - NCT07740694Recruiting
ECT study for older adults with depression
This study looks at how ECT affects brain activity and inflammation in older adults with depression. It may help researchers understand why ECT works and improve treatment.
Istanbul, BakırköyAges 55 years+ - NCT07740629Recruiting
Video to reduce anxiety before urodynamics test
This trial tests if watching an educational video before a urodynamics test (a bladder function test) can help lower anxiety. It is for women who have never had this test before.
Kfar Saba, IsraelAges 18 years+ - NCT07731477Recruiting
Virtual reality mindfulness for anxiety in breast cancer chemo
This study tests if using virtual reality for mindfulness exercises can help reduce anxiety, improve comfort, sleep, and fatigue in women with breast cancer who are about to start chemotherapy. It compares VR mindfulness to standard care.
Ankara, AnkaraAges 18 years+ - NCT07717385Recruiting
90-day trial of a probiotic for stress and sleep
This study tests whether a daily probiotic capsule called Neuralli Mood can help adults who feel stressed, have trouble sleeping, or experience low mood. It lasts 90 days and involves taking two capsules each day and filling out online surveys.
New York, New YorkAges 18 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 - NCT07717229Recruiting
Biofeedback and VR for kids during dental injections
This trial tests if a video game-like biofeedback tool (BrightHearts) or virtual reality can help children feel calmer during a numbing injection for dental work. It may be a good fit for healthy kids ages 7–12 who need a shot in the lower jaw.
GizaAges 7–12 - NCT07718477Recruiting
Comparing child and parent pain during dental numbing
This study compares the pain a child feels during a numbing injection at the dentist to the pain the parent thinks the child is feeling. It helps doctors understand the difference between a child's actual pain and what parents perceive, which may improve how pain is managed during dental visits.
Clermont-FerrandAges 6–15 - NCT07722949Recruiting
A nurse-led program for caregivers of children with autism
This study tests a culturally adapted program where nurses help caregivers build skills to support a child with autism. It aims to reduce stress and improve well-being for both the caregiver and the child.
Faisalābad, Punjab ProvinceAges 18 years+ - NCT07720336Recruiting
Essential oils and a wearable device for long-term nausea
This study tests whether a wearable device (like a wristband) and essential oils can help calm chronic nausea. It focuses on people who have had nausea for more than 6 months, feel it at least 3 times a week, and also have anxiety.
Columbus, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT07717723Recruiting
Support for caregivers of heart disease patients
This study tests a program to help caregivers of people with heart disease manage stress and challenges. It aims to support your mental health while caring for a loved one.
Sacramento, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05719246Recruiting
Yoga and meditation for teens with IBS stress
This study tests a structured yoga and meditation program to help reduce stress symptoms in teens with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). It may help your teen learn calming practices that could ease how stress affects IBS.
Camden, New JerseyAges 12–21 - NCT07706816Recruiting
Remote stress recovery program for young heart attack survivors
This study tests a remote program to help people under 55 recover from the stress of a heart attack. It aims to see if the program is practical and helpful for reducing distress after a heart attack.
UppsalaAges 18–55 - NCT07705776Recruiting
SanaMente: A peer-led program for Latino/a well-being
This trial tests a peer-led program called SanaMente to help rural Latino/a adults manage stress, improve mood, and prevent or manage chronic health conditions like diabetes or heart disease. You'll join either group or one-on-one sessions focused on emotional and physical health.
Carbondale, ColoradoAges 18 years+ - NCT07704138Recruiting
Testing process-based therapy for depression and anxiety
This trial tests a type of talking therapy called process-based therapy to see how well it works in everyday care. It focuses on treating depression or anxiety and helps therapists learn how to make better treatment decisions.
Frankfurt am Main, HesseAges 18–65 - NCT07698379Recruiting
Preventing burnout in healthcare workers with compassion therapy
This trial tests whether an online compassion-based therapy program can prevent burnout in Spanish doctors and nurses. It aims to help you manage stress and emotional exhaustion from work.
Zaragoza, SpainAges 18–75 - NCT07689305Recruiting
Video Interaction as Comfort for Kids Before Surgery
This trial tests if a live parent-child video chat or a cartoon before surgery can reduce agitation when a child wakes up from anesthesia. It may help children aged 2-6 who are having planned surgery.
Izmir, İzmirAges 2–6 - NCT07692269Recruiting
Mindfulness for emotional distress study
This study tests whether mindfulness can help reduce emotional distress. You will practice mindfulness and have your brain activity measured with EEG, a safe and painless way to record brainwaves.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–50
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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.
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.