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
- NCT06726304Enrolling by invitation
Increasing physical contact for mothers with anxiety or depression
This study tests whether using a baby carrier more often helps mothers with anxiety or depression feel more connected to their babies. It is for mothers who had a healthy baby and were diagnosed with anxiety or depression during pregnancy.
Montreal, QuebecAges 18 years+ - NCT06722287Recruiting
Phone support for family caregivers in Thailand
This study tests a mobile program to support the mental health of family caregivers in Thailand. You participate from home using your phone.
BangkokAges 18–80 - NCT06723041Recruiting
Acupressure to lower anxiety during cancer treatment
This trial tests if acupressure—a gentle pressure technique on specific points—can help reduce anxiety in people receiving cancer therapy. It compares nurse-led acupressure sessions with learning self-administered acupressure.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT06723158Recruiting
Virtual reality glasses for oral surgery with sedation
This trial tests if wearing virtual reality (VR) glasses during oral surgery helps patients relax while under IV sedation. It may be a good option if you need sedation for a tooth extraction or other mouth procedure.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 16–65 - NCT06697275Recruiting
Virtual reality to ease port needle insertion in children with leukemia
This trial tests whether using a virtual reality mask can help reduce pain or fear when children with leukemia get a needle placed into their implantable port (a small device under the skin used for medicines). The goal is to see if it makes the procedure more comfortable.
BordeauxAges 6–16 - 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 - NCT06689878Recruiting
Mobile therapy for anxiety and depression after stroke
This study tests if a mobile cognitive behavioral therapy app can help reduce anxiety and depression in people who have had a stroke. If you are between 40 and 79 and have ongoing feelings of worry or low mood after your stroke, this therapy might be a convenient option.
New York, New YorkAges 40–79 - NCT06678295Recruiting
CBT for social anxiety or body dysmorphic disorder
This study looks at how individual factors affect the success of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for social anxiety or body dysmorphic disorder. You'll have therapy sessions and brain scans to see what works best for people like you.
Seattle, WashingtonAges 18–45 - NCT06670859Enrolling by invitation
Does a special gown help anxiety after surgery?
This study tests if wearing a special coverall gown while moving around after surgery helps reduce anxiety and improve comfort, privacy, and satisfaction. It is for patients who have a urinary catheter and surgical drains.
KütahyaAges 18 years+ - NCT06652503Recruiting
Student wellness and emotional growth program
This trial tests a program called SWAG-R designed to help NSU undergraduate students build resilience and manage emotions. It may be a good fit if you are not currently in therapy or dealing with serious mental health issues.
Fort Lauderdale, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT06648928Enrolling by invitation
App for reducing PTSD in Florida 9/11 responders
This study is testing a mobile app called PTSD Coach, along with support from a clinician, to help World Trade Center responders in Florida reduce symptoms of post-traumatic stress. It may be a good fit if you have some PTSD symptoms but not severe alcohol or drug use, and you are not already receiving PTSD treatment.
Miami, FloridaAges Any age - NCT06651554Recruiting
Suicide prevention app study for teens in Bogota
This trial tests a digital platform designed to help prevent suicide among teenagers. It aims to make mental health support more accessible for students in Bogota schools.
Bogotá, ColombiaAges 14–19 - NCT06635486Recruiting
Mental health support for Venezuelans in Lima
This study offers mental health support to Venezuelan adults living in Lima who are feeling anxious, depressed, or have experienced trauma. It will check if you have signs of depression, anxiety, or post-traumatic stress and provide help if you do.
LimaAges 18 years+ - NCT06633458Recruiting
Family communication in teen psychiatric care
This trial looks at how teens in a hospital psychiatry unit feel about talking with their parents and whether that affects their treatment progress.
Hamburg, Free and Hanseatic City of HamburgAges 14–17 - NCT06604104Recruiting
Visual Frailty Study in Older Adults with AMD
This study looks at something called 'visual frailty' in older adults with advanced age-related macular degeneration (AMD). It aims to develop a tool to better understand how vision loss affects daily life and overall health in people aged 60 and over.
Edinburgh, ScotlandAges 60 years+ - NCT06606249Recruiting
Self-help coping skills for stressed university students
This trial tests a self-guided program, Self-Help Plus, to help university students manage stress and catch up with their studies. It may be helpful if you are behind on exams and feeling distressed.
Bari, BariAges 18 years+ - NCT06600919Recruiting
Music therapy app for anxiety before ENT surgery
This study tests whether listening to calming music through a phone app before ENT surgery can help prevent anxiety. It is for adults who are scheduled for ear, nose, or throat surgery.
Saint-DenisAges 18 years+ - NCT06603064Recruiting
Brain stimulation study on stress and emotions
This study uses brain scans to understand how your brain responds to stress. You will complete tasks and answer questions while undergoing an MRI to help researchers learn more about emotional responses.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 30–50 - NCT06604364Recruiting
Virtual reality to reduce anxiety before children's arm or leg surgery
This study tests whether watching a virtual reality video can help calm children aged 7 to 12 before minor orthopedic surgery. If your child is having a short procedure (less than an hour) with a numbing shot instead of full sleep medicine, this might be a good fit.
BolognaAges 7–12 - NCT06182436Recruiting
Virtual reality for pain during eczema injection
This trial tests whether playing a virtual reality game during a dupilumab injection (for eczema) can help reduce pain and anxiety. It's for kids and teens aged 6 to 17 who are already taking or about to start this medicine.
Montreal, QuebecAges 6–17 - NCT06587230Recruiting
Tealeaf-NC: Teacher-led support for students in North Carolina
This study tests the Tealeaf program, where teachers and school staff work together to support students who may be struggling emotionally or behaviorally. It aims to help students in kindergarten through 8th grade who have elevated scores on a behavior and emotions questionnaire.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 5–99 - NCT06596265Recruiting
Fit2Lead Study: Community park programs for teen health
This study looks at how community park programs can help improve health among teens. It uses data from teenagers who were already part of a larger program called Fit2Lead in Miami-Dade County.
Miami, FloridaAges 12–17 - NCT06595251Recruiting
Fit2Play park study for better health
This trial looks at health programs in Miami-Dade parks. If you are already in the Fit2Play study, your data will be used to learn how these programs help people get healthier.
Miami, FloridaAges 6–14 - NCT06583395Enrolling by invitation
Meditation retreat study with fitness tracker
This trial studies people attending a 7-day meditation retreat to see how meditation affects well-being. You will wear a fitness tracker and answer surveys.
Palm Desert, CaliforniaAges 21 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.