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
- NCT07650591Recruiting
Tapping and vibration to ease needle pain in children
This study tests whether rhythmic tapping and gentle vibration near the skin can help children ages 6–12 feel less pain and fear during blood draws. Researchers want to see if these simple techniques can make the procedure more comfortable.
Antalya, KepezAges 6–12 - NCT07650695Recruiting
Virtual Reality to Help Children Feel Calm Before Surgery
This study tests whether using virtual reality on a smartphone can help children ages 3–12 feel less anxious before planned surgery. The goal is to see if this relaxing tool can reduce worry and make the hospital experience easier for kids and families.
Madrid, MujerAges 3–12 - NCT07653022Enrolling by invitation
Turkish symptom questionnaire for Turkish speakers with language barriers
This study tests a Turkish version of a questionnaire for Turkish-speaking patients who have psychological complaints but face language barriers. It aims to help doctors better understand their symptoms.
Jette, Brussels CapitalAges 18 years+ - NCT06687447Recruiting
Helping new moms with milk supply and breastfeeding confidence
This study tests two methods to help first-time mothers who had a C-section feel more confident about their milk supply, reduce anxiety and fatigue, and improve breastfeeding motivation. It compares different ways to support moms after childbirth.
GiresunAges 18 years+ - NCT06197711Recruiting
PRISMA for mental health in pretrial detention
This study tests whether a program called PRISMA can help improve mental health for people in pretrial detention. It is designed for detainees in Zurich and Bern who speak one of nine languages and are not in immediate crisis.
Zurich, Canton of ZurichAges 18 years+ - NCT07638254Recruiting
Buffered vs. Standard Numbing for Dental Pain in Children
This study tests whether a specially prepared numbing medicine works better than standard numbing to reduce pain and anxiety during a dental procedure for children with a painful infected tooth. The goal is to find the gentlest way to numb the area before treatment.
San Luis Potosí City, San Luis PotosíAges 6–12 - NCT07639606Recruiting
Mobile therapy app for mood after recent stroke
This study tests whether using a smartphone or tablet app for cognitive behavioral therapy (a type of talk therapy you do on your device) can help with anxiety and depression in the first month after a stroke. The goal is to see if this convenient, at-home approach improves how you feel during early recovery.
New York, New YorkAges 18–79 - NCT07641244Recruiting
How Family Income Changes Affect Child Mental Health and Brain Function
This study looks at how changes in a parent's income affect children's mental health, stress levels, and brain development. Researchers will follow children whose parents are in a financial support program to understand these connections better.
Evanston, IllinoisAges 10–18 - NCT07630623Enrolling by invitation
Relaxation and grip exercises for pregnant women with preeclampsia
This study tests whether two simple exercises—progressive muscle relaxation (tensing and releasing muscle groups) and finger grip exercises—can help pregnant women with preeclampsia manage stress, anxiety, fatigue, and sleep problems. Preeclampsia is high blood pressure during pregnancy that needs careful monitoring.
Ordu, AltinorduAges 18 years+ - NCT07631845Recruiting
Music and breathing exercises to improve mood and resilience in older adults
This study tests whether combining music with breathing exercises can help older adults manage anxiety and depression. You'll learn techniques that may improve your emotional well-being and resilience.
Hong KongAges 65 years+ - NCT07632833Recruiting
Comfort tote for teens recovering from spine surgery
This study tests whether giving teens a special comfort tote with calming items helps them feel better and recover more smoothly after surgery for scoliosis. It is for patients aged 10 to 21 who are having spinal fusion at a specific hospital.
New York, New YorkAges 12–21 - NCT07635446Recruiting
Relaxation techniques for COPD anxiety, sleep, and fatigue
This study tests whether two relaxation methods—Laura Mitchell's technique and Benson relaxation—can help people with COPD feel less anxious, sleep better, and have more energy. You would learn and practice these techniques over the course of the study.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 40–60 - NCT07637799Recruiting
Parent support group for teens with autism and anxiety or depression
This study tests whether a parent support group helps families manage anxiety or depression in teenagers who have autism. The group teaches parents skills to support their teen at home.
GothenburgAges 12 years+ - NCT06453109Recruiting
Focused ultrasound for chronic back pain with opioid use
This study tests whether focused ultrasound (a non-invasive treatment using sound waves) can help people with chronic back pain who also have opioid use disorder and anxiety. It aims to find a better way to manage pain without relying on opioids.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18–75 - NCT07622589Enrolling by invitation
How stress affects your body during market and news volatility
This study tracks how financial market changes, work stress, and news exposure affect your body's stress response using a wearable device and smartphone app. Researchers want to understand the connection between stress and physical health markers during uncertain times.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT07620873Recruiting
Virtual Reality Education Before Kidney Stone Surgery
This study tests whether using virtual reality to learn about your upcoming kidney stone surgery can reduce anxiety and help you feel more prepared. You'll use a VR headset before your procedure to see what to expect.
KeelungAges 18 years+ - NCT07624929Enrolling by invitation
Virtual Reality to Reduce Anxiety During Varicose Vein Treatment
This study tests whether wearing a virtual reality headset during varicose vein treatment (a minimally invasive laser procedure on your legs) can help reduce anxiety and pain. You'd use VR while the doctor treats the problematic veins under local anesthesia.
BydgoszczAges 18 years+ - NCT05779761Recruiting
Brief coping exercises for high distress and worry
This study tests brief coping interventions to help people who feel very worried, stuck in negative thoughts, or overly self-critical. You would likely complete short activities using your smartphone and internet while the study checks how your distress changes over time.
New York, New YorkAges 18–65 - NCT06070766Recruiting
At-home ketamine study for chronic conditions
This trial tests a ketamine protocol you can use at home. It may help if you have a long-term health condition.
Bigfork, MontanaAges 18 years+ - NCT06038409Recruiting
Ketamine therapy for chronic conditions
This trial tests if ketamine can help people with long-term health issues. It aims to find new treatments for chronic conditions that haven't responded well to other therapies.
Helena, MontanaAges 18 years+ - NCT07614620Recruiting
Hypnosis to reduce anxiety and chemo side effects in young cancer patients
This study tests whether hypnosis (a relaxed, focused mental state) can help young people with sarcoma, germ cell tumors, or breast cancer manage anxiety and reduce side effects from chemotherapy. The trial takes place at Institut Bergonié in France.
BordeauxAges 15–49 - NCT07613008Recruiting
Mobile app to prevent perinatal depression and anxiety
This study tests a personalized smartphone app designed to help pregnant women and their partners prevent depression and anxiety during pregnancy and after birth. Participants use the app for support and receive check-ins from healthcare providers.
Mairena del Aljarafe, SevillaAges 18 years+ - NCT07606248Recruiting
Virtual forest mindfulness for pregnant women's mental health
This study tests whether using virtual reality to explore a calming digital forest helps reduce stress and improve mood during pregnancy. You'd use a VR headset a few times to practice mindfulness (focused breathing and relaxation) and complete short surveys about how you're feeling.
HsinchuAges 18 years+ - NCT07604753Recruiting
Comparing two mental health screening questionnaires
This study compares two different questionnaires that doctors use to diagnose mental health conditions. Researchers want to check if a newer, shorter questionnaire works just as well as the longer standard one.
Hong KongAges 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.