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
- NCT07287605Recruiting
Virtual reality for mood during focused ultrasound for essential tremor
This study tests if using virtual reality can improve your mood while you undergo a focused ultrasound procedure for essential tremor. If you are already scheduled for this treatment, you may be able to join.
North York, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT07280481Recruiting
Mindfulness for emotional distress
This trial tests a weekly mindfulness program to help people with anxiety or depression. It aims to see if learning mindfulness can improve your emotional health.
BeijingAges 18 years+ - NCT07280416Recruiting
Sleep changes in first year after cancer diagnosis
This study follows people who are newly diagnosed with cancer to see how their sleep changes during the first year. It looks at whether treatments like chemo or immunotherapy affect insomnia.
Le Puy-en-VelayAges 18–80 - NCT06799806Recruiting
Virtual reality to reduce anxiety before bronchoscopy
This trial tests whether using a virtual reality headset while waiting for a bronchoscopy (a lung exam with a thin, flexible camera) can help lower your anxiety. You will be randomly assigned to either use the headset or get standard care.
Le MansAges 18 years+ - NCT07278466Recruiting
Comparing app support strategies for depression and anxiety
This study compares different ways of supporting people who use a mental health app for depression or anxiety. It aims to find which type of support helps people feel better and stick with the app.
Madison, WisconsinAges 18–65 - NCT06887244Recruiting
Nurse phone support before colonoscopy
This trial studies whether a nurse phone call before an elective colonoscopy can improve the procedure experience, reduce anxiety, and lower financial stress.
NaplesAges 18–80 - NCT07261839Enrolling by invitation
Meditation's effect on anxiety and pain during endoscopy
This study tests whether a guided meditation can help you feel less anxious and more comfortable during an endoscopy procedure. It may be a good fit if you are having an endoscopy for the first time and want a non-drug way to relax.
Gaziantep, ŞehitkamilAges 18 years+ - NCT05768841Recruiting
Study mental health in runners, triathletes, and endurance athletes
This study looks at how common mental health concerns are among endurance athletes like marathon runners, ultramarathon runners, and triathletes. It may help researchers better understand which athletes may need support.
Pierre-BéniteAges 16 years+ - NCT07252947Recruiting
Stress and anxiety effects on decision-making
This study looks at how stress and anxiety affect the way people make decisions. It may help researchers understand these processes better.
New York, New YorkAges 18–65 - NCT07259109Enrolling by invitation
Understanding mental health in teens
This study looks at how mental health conditions affect teenagers aged 12 to 20. It may help doctors better understand and support teens with these challenges.
Messina, ItalyAges 12–20 - 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 - NCT06706323Recruiting
Depression after heart surgery study
This study looks at depressive symptoms in people who have had heart bypass surgery. It aims to understand how patients feel emotionally after surgery and may help improve care.
ZurichAges 18–90 - NCT07243132Recruiting
Long-term survivors in metastatic lung cancer study
This study looks at people who have lived more than three years with advanced lung cancer (non-small cell or small cell) that has spread. The goal is to better understand why some people do well for a long time and how to help more patients.
Aix-en-ProvenceAges 18 years+ - NCT07240792Recruiting
CBT for rural high school students with stress or mood issues
This study provides free cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) sessions led by college students to help rural high school students manage symptoms of depression, anxiety, or stress. It aims to see if this type of talk therapy can improve emotional well-being.
Hershey, PennsylvaniaAges 13–18 - NCT06745934Recruiting
Strengthening health and insight for new teachers
This study aims to help new teachers by checking in on their health and well-being. If you are a student in Block 3, you may be invited to take part.
Tuscaloosa, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT07239609RecruitingPhase 1
ACT therapy for memory loss and their caregivers
This study tests if ACT, a type of talk therapy, helps people with mild memory loss and their care partners cope with difficult emotions. Both you and a family member or friend who helps you would participate.
Lubbock, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07221409Recruiting
Virtual reality to help cancer patients feel better during treatment
This trial tests whether using virtual reality can help reduce stress, anxiety, and other emotional symptoms in people being treated for cancer. Patients undergoing chemotherapy, bone marrow transplant, or CAR-T therapy may be eligible.
Jacksonville, FloridaAges 18–90 - NCT07227181Recruiting
Animal assisted therapy for trauma and surgery patients
This study tests whether spending time with a therapy dog can help patients recover from trauma or emergency general surgery. It may reduce stress and improve healing.
Lexington, KentuckyAges 4–99 - NCT07223346Recruiting
Fitness and therapy for Latina cancer survivors
This trial offers a program combining exercise and mental health support for Latina women in Colorado who have recently finished cancer treatment or are still undergoing it. It aims to improve well-being through group sessions focused on physical activity and coping skills.
Fort Collins, ColoradoAges 18 years+ - NCT07224165Recruiting
Digital support for teens who self-injure
This study tests a digital program (like a smartphone app) to help teens who have been hurting themselves on purpose. The goal is to see if using the app can reduce self-injury and help you feel better.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 14–18 - NCT07219264Recruiting
Mental health first aid training for cancer survivors
This study offers a free training program called Mental Health CPR for cancer survivors and their supporters. It is designed to help Latino/Hispanic communities in southern Puerto Rico learn how to provide emotional first aid and mental health support to people affected by cancer.
Ponce, Puerto RicoAges 21–99 - NCT07216222Recruiting
Brain response study for epilepsy or PTSD patients
This study looks at how the brain processes fear using a device already implanted to treat epilepsy or PTSD. It may help researchers understand fear responses and improve treatments.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18–70 - NCT07214597Recruiting
Using voice technology to improve NICU mom experience
This trial tests a smartphone app called VoiceLove that lets moms record their voice for their baby in the NICU. It may help mothers feel more connected and supported while their baby is in the hospital.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT07218250Recruiting
One-time counseling for depression, anxiety, and distress in cancer
This study tests if a single counseling session can help reduce depression, anxiety, and distress in people with cancer. You may participate if you have been diagnosed with cancer and are waiting for ongoing counseling support.
Basking Ridge, New JerseyAges 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.
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.