Clinical trials
Anxiety clinical trials
Ongoing, excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life. We’re tracking 1,012 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06886633Enrolling by invitation
Breathing exercise and cold pack for wound cleaning pain
This study tests whether a simple breathing exercise and a cold pack can help reduce pain and anxiety while a wound is being cleaned (called sharp debridement). If you are having a wound cleaned and feel anxious about it, this may be a way to feel more comfortable.
Gaziantep, GaziantepAges Any age - NCT06871397Recruiting
Online support program for well-being in early pregnancy
This study tests an online program designed to help pregnant women feel better emotionally and mentally. It includes lessons and support you can access from your phone.
Reus, TarragonaAges 18 years+ - NCT06874491Recruiting
Breathing treatment fun for kids 4-6
This study tests if special distractions can help young children feel more comfortable during their first breathing treatment. If your child is 4 to 6 years old and otherwise healthy, they might be able to join.
ErzurumAges 4–6 - NCT06874790Recruiting
Web-based mental health app study for Latina women
This study tests a web-based app to help Latina women in Los Angeles or Orange County who are feeling anxious or depressed. If you are not currently in therapy or on medication, you may be able to join from home using your smartphone or computer.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05656469Recruiting
Personalized psychiatry meds using gene test results
This study compares a personalized medication plan based on your genes versus standard dosing for people with depression, anxiety, or psychosis. It may help your clinician choose a safer or more effective dose or medicine by using pharmacogenomics (gene-informed prescribing).
Syracuse, New YorkAges 16–70 - NCT06864156Recruiting
Molecules and vitamin levels in long COVID with brain fog
This study looks at certain molecules (called microRNAs) and vitamin B12 levels in people who have ongoing brain-related symptoms like depression, anxiety, or fatigue after a COVID-19 infection. It may help understand why some people have long-lasting symptoms and could lead to better treatments.
Mexico City, Mexico CityAges 18–65 - NCT06858189RecruitingPhase 2
Path to Wellness: therapy plus physical activity
This study combines talk therapy with a physical activity program to help treat depression or anxiety. It may help you feel better in both your mind and body.
Manhattan, KansasAges 18–65 - NCT06851091Recruiting
Fibromyalgia study on pain sensitivity and balance
This study looks at how fibromyalgia affects your sensitivity to pain and your sense of balance. It may help find better ways to treat these symptoms.
Istanbul, ÜsküdarAges 18–65 - NCT06856161Recruiting
Blood test to help diagnose mental health conditions
This study is testing a new blood test that might help doctors better understand and diagnose conditions like depression, psychosis, or schizophrenia. If you are 19 or older and have one of these conditions, you may be able to join.
New Westminster, British ColumbiaAges 19 years+ - NCT06853431RecruitingPhase 4
Pre-surgery calming medicine for children ages 1 to 6
This study tests a combination of two medicines (dexmedetomidine and esketamine) given as a nasal spray to help children relax before surgery. The goal is to find the best dose that works well with the least side effects.
Wenzhou, ZhejiangAges 1–6 - NCT06835907Recruiting
Baclofen for anxiety and alcohol use disorder
This trial tests if baclofen can help people with both anxiety and alcohol use disorder. It is an open-label study, meaning everyone knows they are taking the medication. Researchers want to see if it supports people in staying alcohol-free.
Jette, Brussels CapitalAges 18–65 - NCT06839859RecruitingPhase 2
Family Acceptance Project online pilot study
This trial tests an online program called Family Acceptance Project to help LGBTQ+ youth of color and their families improve acceptance and reduce rejection. You and a caregiver will join separate online group sessions to learn communication and support skills.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 14 years+ - NCT06831708Recruiting
Comparing two types of talk therapy for generalized anxiety
This trial compares two short-term therapies—psychoanalytic and cognitive behavioral—for people with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). It aims to see which approach works better over 12 weekly sessions.
IstanbulAges 18–65 - NCT06830330Recruiting
Virtual reality for anxiety before abdominal surgery
This trial tests if using virtual reality (a headset that shows calming images) before surgery can reduce fear and anxiety in people having laparoscopic abdominal surgery (a type of keyhole surgery). It might offer a relaxing, drug-free way to feel calmer before the procedure.
Adana, SarıçamAges 18 years+ - NCT06827951Recruiting
Parent-child therapy for young kids with behavior issues
This study tests if a therapy called Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) helps parents of young children with behavioral concerns. You and your child would attend sessions together to improve your relationship and manage behaviors.
Gainesville, FloridaAges 18–89 - NCT06828276Recruiting
Online therapy for Farsi and Dari speaking young migrants
This study tests if a culturally adapted online therapy program helps reduce anxiety and depression in young Farsi or Dari speaking migrants. You would use your computer or phone for 6 to 10 weeks at home.
StockholmAges 15–29 - NCT06823024Enrolling by invitation
Using speech patterns to predict treatment response in depression, PTSD, or bipolar disorder
This study tests if a computer algorithm can analyze your speech to predict how well you will respond to treatments like TMS or Spravato. It aims to create a simple tool that helps doctors choose the right treatment for you.
Sunnyvale, CaliforniaAges 18–68 - NCT06823492Recruiting
Early life and brain study
This study looks at how your early life experiences may affect your brain and behavior. You would visit the University of Manchester for assessments and help researchers understand these connections.
ManchesterAges 18–25 - NCT07503951Recruiting
Talking therapy for inpatients in psychiatric care
This trial tests whether cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) works for people staying in a psychiatric hospital. You should be staying for at least three days and able to talk through your thoughts and feelings.
StockholmAges Any age - NCT07571226Recruiting
Urban Stress and Mental Health Monitoring Study
This study explores how city living and daily stress affect depression, anxiety, and alcohol use disorders by having you wear a monitoring wristband and use a smartphone app to track your physical responses. Researchers hope to better understand the link between environmental stress and mental health symptoms.
BeijingAges 18–60 - NCT06804525Recruiting
Adapting a mental health survey in Hong Kong
This study adapts a mental health survey for Hong Kong adults. It is open to adults aged 25 and older who live in randomly selected households and can speak Chinese or English.
Hong KongAges 25 years+ - NCT06806176Recruiting
Study of CAT-GSH for returning patients
This trial is checking if a version of CBT-GSH (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Guided Self-Help) works well for people who've had it before and are coming back for help with anxiety or depression. You'd get the same kind of low-intensity support again.
Ashton-under-LyneAges 16 years+ - NCT06808373Recruiting
Hypnosis for gum disease treatment
This study tests whether hypnosis can help with gum disease treatment. It is for adults who have chronic gum disease but are otherwise healthy.
AfyonkarahisarAges 20–65 - NCT06812247Recruiting
Therapy dog visits for hospitalized trauma patients
This study looks at whether visits from therapy dogs can help people who are in the hospital after a traumatic injury feel better. You must be able to talk to the research team and not be afraid of dogs.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for anxiety?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 1,012 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.