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
- NCT07165925Recruiting
Music lessons to build resilience in children from low-income families
This study tests whether music training can help build emotional strength in children aged 8-12 from low-income families in Hong Kong. It specifically looks at children who may be at risk for depression or anxiety.
Hong KongAges 8–12 - NCT07167849Recruiting
Digital help while waiting for therapy
This trial tests a brief digital program for people waiting for outpatient therapy. It aims to provide support during the wait and see if it helps improve mental health symptoms.
BernAges 18 years+ - NCT07167394Enrolling by invitation
Virtual reality glasses for kids' dental pain relief
This trial tests whether virtual reality (VR) goggles can reduce pain during dental treatment in children aged 6 to 10 who have never been to the dentist before and have a cavity in a back tooth.
Ankara, YenimahalleAges 6–10 - NCT07158684Recruiting
Surgery worries and feelings: a psychological study
This trial studies how patients feel before elective surgery. It aims to understand their anxiety and psychological needs. It may help hospitals improve patient care.
Edegem, AntwerpenAges 18 years+ - NCT07155941Recruiting
App-based training for lack of pleasure
This trial tests if an app-based training program can help people who have trouble feeling pleasure from daily activities (anhedonia). It combines mood check-ins and simple, repeated exercises to retrain the brain's reward system.
Marburg, HesseAges 18 years+ - NCT07155707Recruiting
Virtual therapy platform for mood and anxiety disorders
This trial tests a virtual therapy platform called Teleo for people with mood or anxiety disorders. It looks at how well patients engage with online therapy and whether it helps their symptoms.
Monterey, CaliforniaAges 5–14 - NCT07160673Recruiting
Tech-based caregiver break for homebound older adults
This study is testing if a virtual reality (VR) headset or video interaction can give caregivers a short break while the older adult they care for stays safe at home. It aims to reduce caregiver stress and improve well-being for both of you.
Hong Kong, 香港島Ages 18 years+ - NCT07147322Recruiting
Virtual vs. Traditional CPR Training for Medical Students
This study compares virtual reality CPR training to traditional training to see how each affects stress. It is for young, healthy medical students who have not recently learned CPR.
Oulu, North OstrobothniaAges 18–30 - NCT07151573Recruiting
Big five intervention trial for mental health in Norway
This trial tests a program called the Big Five Intervention to help people with anxiety or depression symptoms. It is available for people living in Norway who are 16 or older.
Bergen, VestlandAges 16 years+ - NCT07146503Recruiting
Esketamine Nasal Spray for Treatment-Resistant Depression in Real Life
This study tests esketamine nasal spray (a fast-acting antidepressant) for people with treatment-resistant depression who haven't gotten better after trying at least two other antidepressants. It looks at how well the spray works in everyday doctor's offices, not just in research clinics.
Genova, GeAges 18–74 - NCT07151079Recruiting
Group therapy for trans teens feeling stressed
This study tests a group therapy program for teens who are trans or gender diverse and feeling stressed, anxious, or sad. The goal is to see if talking together in a group helps improve their well-being.
Parkville, VictoriaAges 12–17 - NCT07147634Recruiting
Outdoor science classes and child well-being study
This study tests whether outdoor science lessons improve well-being, learning, and connection to nature in 5th and 6th graders. It also looks at how outdoor time might help with eco-anxiety and stress.
Montreal, QuebecAges Any age - NCT07138664Recruiting
Mental health program for teens in Malaysia
This trial tests a program to help young teenagers in Malaysia who are experiencing anxiety or depression. The program aims to improve mental health and well-being.
Kota Kinabalu, SabahAges 12–14 - NCT07143357Recruiting
Recovering together: support for cardiac arrest survivors and caregivers
This study tests a mind-body program to help cardiac arrest survivors and their caregivers cope with emotional distress after the event. It combines in-person and video sessions to improve well-being together.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT07143539Recruiting
Early exercise rehab after hospital stay for pulmonary embolism
This study tests if starting a supervised exercise program early after a hospital stay for a blood clot in the lungs (pulmonary embolism) helps patients recover better and feel less breathless. It is for people at higher risk of ongoing symptoms after their clot.
AarauAges 18 years+ - NCT06814002Recruiting
Trial on anxiety and metabolism in anorexia nervosa
This study looks at how anxiety and metabolism are connected in anorexia nervosa. If you are a teen girl newly diagnosed and not yet treated, you may help us learn more about these links.
IzmirAges 13–18 - NCT07126301Recruiting
Aromatherapy with essential oils for nausea and anxiety during chemotherapy
This study tests whether using essential oils (like lavender, peppermint, or ginger) can help reduce nausea and anxiety in people receiving chemotherapy that often causes these side effects. If you've had significant nausea after your last chemo session, this therapy might offer a natural way to help you feel better during upcoming treatments.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07129941Recruiting
Unified group therapy for anxiety and depression
This study tests a group therapy program for adults aged 18-40 with anxiety or depression. It aims to help people learn skills to manage their emotions and symptoms together in a supportive group setting at a university clinic.
Bergen, VestlandAges 18–40 - NCT07130084Recruiting
Virtual reality for first-time planned cesarean births
This trial tests if using virtual reality (VR) during a planned cesarean section can help reduce anxiety and improve the birth experience. It is for women having their first planned cesarean and who own a compatible smartphone or tablet.
BathAges 18 years+ - NCT07130734Recruiting
Digital activity program for young adults with depression
This study tests a smartphone app to help people with depressive symptoms become more physically active. If you are between 19 and 40, feel down or low, and are not very active, this program may support you in getting moving.
Auburn, AlabamaAges 19–40 - NCT07129070Recruiting
Just-in-Time Training for Youth Mentors
This trial tests a new training program for mentors working with middle and high school students. It aims to help mentors better support youth who may be experiencing depression.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 12 years+ - NCT06917950RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Roxadustat for bone and brain health in dialysis patients
This study tests whether roxadustat, a medicine for anemia, can also help with bone problems and mood or thinking issues in people on hemodialysis.
Al Mansurah, DakahliyaAges 18 years+ - NCT07120711Recruiting
Sleep apnea, thinking, and mood study for kids and adults
This study looks at how sleep apnea affects thinking and mood by checking certain proteins in the body. They want to see if these proteins can help predict or explain changes in memory, focus, or emotions.
ShanghaiAges 5 years+ - NCT07122843Recruiting
VR and AI meditation for hospital pain relief
This study tests if a virtual reality (VR) meditation program can help reduce pain in hospitalized patients. If you have at least moderate pain (4 out of 10 or higher) and can speak English or Spanish, you may be able to join.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 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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