Clinical trials
Anxiety clinical trials
Ongoing, excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life. We’re tracking 1,061 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT05009433Recruiting
Exercise plans in pregnancy and afterward for mom and baby health
This study compares two types of exercise—short, intense intervals versus moderate steady activity—during pregnancy and looks at effects on mothers and children. It also checks how participants do on health, fitness, and well-being tests before, during, and after pregnancy.
Gdansk, Pomeranian VoivodeshipAges 18–45 - NCT05028738Recruiting
Test a brain stimulation program for depression and anxiety
This trial studies whether a patient-friendly, scheduled brain stimulation treatment can help reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety. It also checks whether the treatment plan is practical and safe to use in real outpatient settings.
Vancouver, British ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT05031364Recruiting
CBT skills coaching for youth with autism and emotional needs
This study tests a therapy program (called CBT) that helps children with autism who also struggle with emotional or behavioral regulation. It aims to reduce emotional outbursts and improve coping while receiving care through community providers.
Culver City, CaliforniaAges 6–14 - NCT05040711Recruiting
Mindfulness app for serious illness patients and caregivers
This study tests whether a mindfulness training delivered through a phone or tablet can help people and their caregivers cope with serious illness. You may be eligible if you’re 60 or older (as a patient) or an adult caregiver, and if simple screening questionnaires suggest you could benefit.
Livingston, New JerseyAges 21 years+ - NCT05067998Recruiting
Natural medicine and vitamin IV study for overall health
This study looks at whether natural medicine, vitamin IV fluids, and supplements can help people maintain good health. There don’t appear to be specific eligibility limits listed, so many people may be able to join, but you’d still need screening by the study team.
Dover, DelawareAges 21–80 - NCT05074901Recruiting
Using a health app in France with virtual support
This trial tests whether a digital health app (with “virtual agents,” like guided prompts/support) can improve people’s health outcomes. You may help the study by using the app and completing its questionnaires.
BordeauxAges 18 years+ - NCT05120635Recruiting
Study brain signals tied to fear and anxiety in RNS patients
This study records electrical brain activity to understand how fear and anxiety work in people who already have an RNS (responsive neurostimulation) device placed. It may help researchers develop better ways to monitor and treat anxiety-related symptoms in the future.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18–70 - NCT05151822Recruiting
Virtual reality during awake orthopedic or brain surgery
This pilot study tests whether a virtual reality (VR) headset can be used safely while you have certain types of surgery while you are awake or lightly sedated with local numbing. The goal is to see if VR can fit into surgery care for appropriate patients.
BrestAges 18–75 - NCT05156385Recruiting
Study of sexual problems in women with treated high blood pressure
This study looks at sexual dysfunction (sexual problems) in women who are being treated for high blood pressure. It may help researchers understand what causes these issues and what could improve them.
Toulouse, CHU de ToulouseAges 18 years+ - NCT05197972Recruiting
Hypnosis and heart-breathing training to reduce cancer surgery anxiety
This study tests whether guided “heart-breathing” and hypnosis (through an app) can lower anxiety before cancer surgery. It may help you feel calmer in the days leading up to the operation.
Montpellier, HéraultAges 18 years+ - NCT05215353RecruitingPhase 4
Music therapy or talk therapy for anxiety after cancer
This study compares music therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to see which better reduces anxiety in people who have had cancer. You may be randomly assigned to one of the two therapy programs and will join sessions by video call.
Miami, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT05232032RecruitingPhase 2
Brain scan and medication study for avoiding versus approaching
This Phase 2 study looks at how a medication affects brain activity and real-life mood or anxiety behaviors. It includes people with major depression or several anxiety disorders and also healthy volunteers, using questionnaires, a smartphone, and brain imaging.
Belmont, MassachusettsAges 18–45 - NCT05288140Recruiting
Using daily diaries for people in the intensive care unit
This study checks whether keeping a daily diary for people in the intensive care unit can help after an ICU stay. You may be eligible if you are in the ICU, are sedated and on a breathing machine for at least 24 hours, and can agree to follow-up visits.
BarcelonaAges 18–100 - NCT05292612Recruiting
Coach vs clinician self-help for social anxiety
This trial tests whether two different self-help programs (one guided by a coach and one by a clinician) can improve generalized social anxiety. You may be able to use an evidence-based approach at home, with the goal of reducing fear and avoidance in social situations.
ShatinAges 18–100 - NCT05322343Recruiting
Study biobank and brain health in people age 55–80
This study collects blood samples to build a biobank and learn how brain health changes with age. Some participants may also do an MRI scan to better understand brain changes and immune response.
Bordeaux, BordeauxAges 55–80 - NCT05333627Recruiting
Online therapy program trial for student depression or anxiety
This trial tests an internet-based therapy program to help students with depression or anxiety. If you qualify, you’ll complete online sessions and assessments to see whether the program helps with symptoms and how long you prefer to use it.
Regina, SaskatchewanAges 18 years+ - NCT05369429Recruiting
Stress and mood support program for adults with cancer
This trial tests a new online “wellbeing guide” to help manage stress and improve quality of life. It focuses on adults with cancer who also have higher-than-usual depressive symptoms.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT05384158Recruiting
Testing a computer game for low mood, low pleasure, or anxiety
This trial looks at how a computer-based task performs when someone is dealing with depression-like symptoms, such as low mood, low interest/pleasure, or anxiety that affects daily functioning. You might find it helpful if you fit their symptom and safety requirements and are comfortable with computer tasks and (for some parts) MRI scanning.
Roanoke, VirginiaAges 25–50 - NCT05398276Recruiting
Coaching for exercise anxiety through body-sensation exposure
This study tests whether a behavioral training approach that helps you become more comfortable with body sensations during exercise can reduce exercise anxiety. It may help people who are less active because they feel anxious when exercising.
East Brunswick, New JerseyAges 40 years+ - NCT05415007Recruiting
Support program for parents and teens after a new cancer diagnosis
This study tests a brief program meant to reduce anxiety and build resilience in families when a child was newly diagnosed with cancer. It involves both the parent and the child (ages 8–17) and requires consent/assent and English ability.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 8–18 - NCT05419934Recruiting
EMDR therapy for young children with stress and anxiety
This study tests whether EMDR therapy (a structured way to help process distressing experiences) helps children ages 3 to 6 who have symptoms related to trauma, stress, or anxiety. You’d be randomly assigned to receive the study therapy or a comparison condition, and researchers would track outcomes.
NiceAges 3–6 - NCT05434130RecruitingPhase 2
Testing the right exercise amount to help concussion recovery
This study tests whether adjusting how much exercise you do can improve recovery after a concussion. You may be screened to make sure symptoms are still present, and then assigned to an exercise plan that matches the study’s goals.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 13–18 - NCT05437705Recruiting
Brain scan and stimulation study for low mood
This study uses brain imaging (MRI) and a brain-stimulation method (TMS) to understand and possibly change brain patterns linked with low mood. You may be eligible if you have moderate to severe depression symptoms and can safely complete the scans and stimulation sessions.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18–65 - NCT05447689Recruiting
Group mind-body skills for anxious graduate students
This trial offers a weekly group program teaching mind-body skills to help reduce anxiety. It’s for graduate students who screen as having moderate or higher anxiety and can attend meetings regularly.
White Plains, New YorkAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for anxiety?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 1,061 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.