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
- NCT06778096Recruiting
Online therapy for anxiety and depression in new moms
This trial tests an online therapy program for new moms who feel anxious or depressed. It uses cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) through a computer or tablet to help you manage your mood.
Châteauguay, QuebecAges 18 years+ - NCT07096154Recruiting
Anxiety management for university students
This trial tests a program to help Bogazici University students manage anxiety. If you feel anxious and are a student there, this study may offer support.
IstanbulAges 18 years+ - NCT06788119Recruiting
Smartphone tool for facing fears in anxiety
This study tests a smartphone tool called SYMPTOMS-JIT to help people with anxiety disorders face their fears in real life. It might be a good option if you have a specific phobia, agoraphobia, panic disorder, or social phobia and want to try a new, guided approach.
Castellon, CastellónAges 18 years+ - NCT07060170Recruiting
Can VR or AR glasses help kids feel less pain at the dentist?
This study tests if wearing fun glasses that show virtual or augmented reality can help children feel less pain and worry when getting a numbing shot for a cavity. It compares two types of high-tech glasses to see which works better.
Cairo, EgyptAges 5–8 - NCT06770517Recruiting
Exposure therapy for anxiety in older adults
This study tests whether exposure therapy helps older adults with anxiety. It focuses on people 60 and older who have conditions like generalized anxiety, panic disorder, agoraphobia, or social anxiety.
Nederland, NijmegenAges 65 years+ - NCT07019389Enrolling by invitation
Food allergy anxiety scale study for Turkish families
This study tests Turkish versions of surveys that measure anxiety about food allergies in children and their parents. It aims to make sure these surveys work well for Turkish-speaking families.
IstanbulAges 8–18 - NCT06962527Recruiting
Study on how the brain handles uncertainty
This study uses brain imaging to understand how people react to uncertain situations. It may help develop better ways to treat anxiety and related conditions.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 25–60 - NCT06937892Recruiting
Metacognitive therapy vs. Cognitive therapy for anxiety
This study compares two different types of therapy for anxiety disorders: metacognitive therapy (which focuses on how you think about your thoughts) versus cognitive-behavioral therapy (which works on changing thoughts and behaviors). It may help you find which approach works best for you.
StockholmAges 18 years+ - NCT06904508Recruiting
Therapy for anxiety in autistic youth from high-need communities
This trial tests whether cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can help reduce anxiety in autistic children and teens. It also looks at brain activity changes before and after therapy.
Montclair, New JerseyAges 8–14 - NCT06909669Recruiting
Brief therapy for anxiety, depression, or physical symptoms
This study tests short-term psychological treatments to help people with mild or moderate emotional symptoms like anxiety, depression, or physical complaints (such as pain or fatigue) that may be linked to stress. The goal is to see if these brief therapies can improve how you feel.
Córdoba, CórdobaAges 18 years+ - NCT06881758Enrolling by invitation
High intensity training for anxiety treatment
This study tests whether high intensity exercise can help reduce anxiety symptoms. It is for adults with mild to moderate anxiety disorders who are physically able to exercise.
TromsøAges 18–65 - NCT05141591Recruiting
Anxiety before ENT surgery and opioid use after surgery
This trial looks at whether people’s anxiety before ear, nose, and throat (ENT) surgery affects how much pain medicine (opioids) they need after surgery. It may help doctors better plan pain control based on anxiety level and possibly gender-related patterns.
Vienna, State of ViennaAges 18 years+ - NCT06849583Enrolling by invitation
Testing how pre-surgery checkups affect anxiety and satisfaction
This study looks at how talking to an anesthesiologist before surgery affects your worry and how happy you are with your care. It compares different ways of checking anxiety to find which one works best.
IstanbulAges 16–85 - NCT06826417Recruiting
Anxiety and satisfaction in cataract surgery patients
This study looks at how anxiety before cataract surgery affects your satisfaction after the operation. It also tests if a common anti-anxiety medicine (XANAX) can help anxious patients feel more comfortable during surgery.
Taipei, TaiwanAges 18–80 - NCT06809179RecruitingPhase 2
Nasal spray for social anxiety
This study tests if a new nasal spray called fasedienol helps quickly reduce anxiety in adults with social anxiety disorder. The spray is used as needed in a repeat-dose design, meaning you might use it more than once.
Sherman Oaks, CaliforniaAges 18–65 - NCT06531980Recruiting
Digital app for teens with mild to moderate anxiety
This trial tests a digital app to help teens with mild to moderate anxiety. If you are 13–16, live in Bergen, and feel anxious often, this app might help you manage your worries and get back to doing things you enjoy.
Bergen, VestlandAges 13–16 - NCT06563310Recruiting
Brain Training for Anxiety Using Neurofeedback
This study tests whether a brain-training technique called neurofeedback can help people with certain anxiety disorders learn to change how they think about upsetting situations. Participants will do thinking exercises while an MRI machine measures their brain activity, which helps them see if they are using the right coping strategies.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 18–24 - NCT06330584RecruitingPhase 2
Nasal spray for anxiety in palliative care
This trial tests a nasal spray called midazolam to quickly reduce anxiety in people receiving palliative care. If you're an adult in the hospital with sudden anxiety, this could help you feel calmer.
Basel, Canton of Basel-CityAges 18 years+ - NCT06441786Recruiting
Group therapy for depression and anxiety in autistic teens
This trial tests a group therapy that helps teenagers with autism who also have anxiety or depression learn skills to manage their thoughts and feelings. It takes place at a clinic in Stockholm.
Haninge, Stockholm CountyAges 15–18 - NCT06364488Recruiting
App for monitoring depression and anxiety in pregnancy
This trial tests a mobile app called TrueBlue to help monitor depression and anxiety in new and expecting mothers. If you are pregnant or recently gave birth, the study will see if the app can make tracking your moods easier and connect you with care.
Nottingham, NottinghamshireAges 18 years+ - NCT06273982Enrolling by invitation
Telehealth for anxiety and depression in youth
This study tests whether a behavioral telehealth program can help teens and children with anxiety or depression. It is designed for patients in community health centers and includes support from a parent or guardian.
Portland, OregonAges 8–16 - NCT06198023Recruiting
Improving social skills for anxiety and eating disorders
This study looks at whether a program focused on improving social skills can help people with anxiety or eating disorders. It’s for young adults ages 18–30 who have had these conditions in the past year but are currently stable.
Dallas, TexasAges 18–30 - NCT06162624Recruiting
Workbook to help with anxiety and depression in prison
This study is testing a special workbook that helps people in prison manage tough emotions like anxiety and depression using a technique called ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy). The workbook is designed to be used on your own, and the study wants to see if it can help you feel better.
Madison, WisconsinAges 18 years+ - NCT06081348RecruitingPhase 2
Sertraline vs. placebo for anxiety in kids with developmental disorders
This trial compares sertraline (a common antidepressant) to a placebo (a pill with no medicine) to see which better reduces anxiety in children and teens who also have a neurodevelopmental disorder like autism, ADHD, or Tourette's. The goal is to help you and your child understand if this treatment might offer relief from anxiety.
Calgary, AlbertaAges 8–17
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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.