Clinical trials
Anxiety clinical trials
Ongoing, excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life. We’re tracking 1,011 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT05923944Recruiting
Video game play for teen anxiety
This study tests whether playing a specific video game can help reduce anxiety symptoms in teenagers. If you are between 11 and 15 years old and often feel anxious, this game-based approach might provide a fun and accessible way to feel better.
Miami, FloridaAges 11–15 - NCT05858346Recruiting
Therapy for social anxiety in Veterans with trauma symptoms
This study compares two kinds of treatment for social anxiety disorder to see which one works better for Veterans. It focuses on people who also have significant posttraumatic stress symptoms (trauma-related symptoms).
Charleston, South CarolinaAges 18–80 - NCT05734768Recruiting
Study of anxiety and depression in parents after preterm birth
This study compares how parents feel (anxiety and depression symptoms) after having a baby born preterm versus a full-term baby. It also looks at early “building blocks” of thinking and social development in the child.
ReimsAges 18 years+ - NCT05658796Recruiting
Program to reduce opioid use after hip or knee replacement
This trial tests a support program called RXWell to help people use less opioid pain medicine after elective hip or knee replacement surgery. It may help by addressing anxiety and depression symptoms that can affect pain and recovery.
Monroeville, PennsylvaniaAges 18–100 - NCT04793828Recruiting
Self-guided online program for certain anxiety disorders
This trial tests “Velibra,” a self-guided online program to help people with anxiety disorders while they are waiting for care. It focuses on panic, social anxiety, and generalized anxiety, and may help by teaching coping skills through lessons and questionnaires.
BerlinAges 18–65 - NCT07425405Recruiting
Screen time and surgery anxiety in young children
This study looks at how daily screen time affects anxiety in children aged 2 to 5 years before a planned surgery. It aims to find if more screen time is linked to more anxiety, which could help prepare children better for surgery.
Istanbul, küçükçekmeceAges 2–5 - NCT05663489Recruiting
Brain and treatment response study for anxiety and OCD
This study looks at brain-related measurements to see how people with anxiety or OCD respond to a short, intensive clinic treatment. It may help researchers understand who benefits most and why, using optional brain-scan data in some participants.
Bergen, VestlandAges 16 years+ - NCT05950698Recruiting
Study of obesity and bariatric surgery with mental and social factors
This study looks at how personal mental health and life circumstances relate to outcomes after bariatric (weight-loss) surgery. It may help the team understand what supports improve recovery and health after surgery.
Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, BrazilAges 18–60 - NCT07871916Recruiting
Mindfulness app for parents going through divorce or separation
This study tests a mindfulness app designed to help parents manage stress during divorce or separation. It may help you feel calmer and more focused as you navigate this challenging time.
Stamford, ConnecticutAges 18 years+ - NCT07861438Enrolling by invitation
Funny video before surgery to ease anxiety
This study tests whether watching a funny video before gallbladder removal surgery can help reduce anxiety and improve recovery. It may help you feel more relaxed and recover better after your operation.
Istanbul, BaşakşehirAges 18 years+ - NCT05466851Recruiting
Study testing anxiety and depression biology and therapy markers
This study looks at “biopsychosocial markers” (biological, psychological, and social signs) in people with major depression and/or anxiety. It aims to understand what changes with treatment and how those changes connect to symptoms like anxiety and depression.
New York, New YorkAges 18–65 - NCT07853014Recruiting
Virtual reality to ease anxiety during wisdom tooth surgery
This study tests whether using virtual reality (a headset showing calming images) helps reduce anxiety during lower wisdom tooth surgery. If you're having this procedure, the virtual reality might make the experience less stressful.
Hanoi, HanoiAges 18 years+ - NCT07844395Recruiting
Stress ball for pain and anxiety during breast biopsy
This study tests whether squeezing a small ball (stress ball) during a breast biopsy can help reduce pain, anxiety, and changes in heart rate and blood pressure. If you are having your first breast biopsy, you may be able to participate and help learn if this simple technique improves comfort.
KayseriAges 18 years+ - NCT07845695Recruiting
Music before joint replacement surgery to ease anxiety
This study tests whether listening to music just before hip or knee replacement surgery can help reduce anxiety. If you are having surgery for arthritis and are comfortable listening to music, you may be able to join.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT07819773Recruiting
Device for treating generalized anxiety
This study tests a device that uses magnetic pulses to stimulate the brain, which may help reduce symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). The treatment is non-invasive and does not require surgery.
Denver, ColoradoAges 22 years+ - NCT07818876Recruiting
Computer training to help teens with anxiety
This study tests a computer-based training program that aims to change how anxious teens interpret situations. It could help reduce anxiety by retraining the brain's automatic responses.
Denver, ColoradoAges 10–17 - NCT07816861Enrolling by invitation
Yoga for anxiety and focus in female college students
This study tests whether a single session of yoga helps lower anxiety and improve mood and thinking in female college students. If you're a woman in college who feels very anxious and studies a lot, you may qualify.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 17 years+ - NCT07807865RecruitingPhase 3
Testing a new anxiety medication for safety
This study is testing a new medication for generalized anxiety disorder. It will check if the drug is safe and well-tolerated when taken alone or alongside your current anxiety treatment.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06289621Recruiting
Brief treatment for anxiety and PTSD in South Africa
This trial tests a short, talk-based therapy for people with anxiety disorders or PTSD. It aims to help you manage symptoms in fewer sessions.
Cape TownAges 18–65 - NCT07799493RecruitingPhase 4
Studying caplyta for adults with social anxiety disorder
This study tests whether the medication caplyta (lumateperone) helps reduce symptoms of social anxiety disorder compared to a placebo. If it works, it could give people a new treatment option.
New York, New YorkAges 18–65 - NCT07798063Recruiting
Solution-focused therapy for generalized anxiety
This study tests a type of talk therapy called solution-focused therapy to help young adults with mild to moderate generalized anxiety. It may help you learn practical ways to manage anxiety and improve your well-being.
IslamabadAges 18–29 - NCT07789236Enrolling by invitation
Music and Coloring for Cancer Fear During Screening
This study tests whether coloring and listening to music can reduce fear of cancer and anxiety during screening. It may help you feel more relaxed during the screening process.
Ağrı, AğriAges 18–65 - NCT07780331Recruiting
Virtual reality and games to reduce fear in children using inhalers
This study tests whether using virtual reality glasses or playing games on a tablet can help reduce fear and anxiety in young children (aged 4-6) when they need to take medication through an inhaler or nebulizer. It aims to see if these distractions make the experience more comfortable.
Balıkesir, BalıkesirAges 4–6 - NCT07778134Recruiting
Personalized storybook for better dental visits in children
This study tests whether a personalized storybook (created with AI) helps reduce anxiety and improve cooperation in children during dental fillings. It may help kids who are nervous about dental visits feel more at ease.
EskişehirAges 4–7
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for anxiety?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 1,011 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.