Clinical trials
Anxiety clinical trials
Ongoing, excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life. We’re tracking 1,061 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT02568878RecruitingPhase 3
Creatine to help depression and anxiety in meth users
This trial studies whether creatine can reduce depression and anxiety symptoms in people who currently use methamphetamine and also have depression and anxiety. It may help by improving mood and anxiety scores over the course of the study.
Missoula, MontanaAges 18–59 - NCT03224845Recruiting
Parent and child program for anxious children
This study tests a program to help parents and young children (ages 2–8) when the child is prone to anxiety and the parent has an anxiety diagnosis. It may help families learn skills to reduce anxious feelings and improve daily functioning.
Halifax, Nova ScotiaAges Any age - NCT03065413Recruiting
Study of heart health, habits, and mood in sailors
This study looks at how common heart and blood vessel problems are, and how changes in activity, diet, and anxiety or depression show up over time in naval personnel. It may help improve understanding of risk factors and mental well-being in this group.
Athens, AthensAges 18 years+ - NCT07676110Recruiting
Music and nature visuals for emotional well-being
This study tests if listening to enhanced music and watching natural visuals can improve your emotional health. You'll use your own headphones and a smartphone or tablet to take part.
Fort Collins, ColoradoAges 13 years+ - NCT07483515Recruiting
Bonding before birth: an app for first-time parents
This trial tests a mobile health app for first-time expectant couples to strengthen bonding during pregnancy. It may help reduce stress and improve emotional connection.
SingaporeAges 21–75 - NCT07403747Recruiting
Using a ride-on toy car to reduce anxiety during surgery prep
This study tests if letting preschool boys ride a toy car to the operating room helps them feel less anxious. It may be a good option if your child is having tonsil or adenoid surgery for the first time.
AnkaraAges 3–7 - NCT07403773Recruiting
Home doll vs hospital doll for preschool girls before surgery
This study compares having your child bring her own doll from home versus using a hospital doll to help her feel less anxious before tonsil or adenoid surgery. The goal is to see which doll works better to reduce fear.
Ankara, ÇANKAYAAges 3–7 - NCT07408921Recruiting
Ice or Warm Pack for Drain Removal Comfort
This study tests whether putting an ice pack or a warm gel pad on your skin before pulling out a surgical drain can lower anxiety and pain, and make you more comfortable. It is designed for people who had open urological surgery and have one drain that needs to be removed.
Mersin, TurkeyAges 18 years+ - NCT07415460Recruiting
SKY breath meditation study for college student stress
This study tests if a breathing technique called SKY Breath Meditation can help college students feel less stressed and more connected. You would attend a weekend retreat and join online sessions over 8 weeks.
Tuscaloosa, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT07424209Recruiting
Hypnotic communication during heart catheterization study
This study tests whether talking in a special relaxed way (hypnotic communication) during a heart procedure can help you feel calmer and more comfortable. You may be able to join if you are at least 18, can understand Italian, and are already scheduled for a coronary angiogram.
Ponderano, ItalyAges 18 years+ - NCT07425951Recruiting
Using storybooks to help young children with emotions
This study tests whether reading storybooks that teach cognitive-behavioral skills can help young children with emotional difficulties. It involves parents and children in kindergarten (K1 or K2) in Singapore.
SingaporeAges 4–6 - NCT07427862Recruiting
Virtual reality for kids having interventional radiology
This study tests if using virtual reality (VR) during interventional radiology procedures can help children feel more comfortable and less anxious. It is looking for children ages 8 and older who are in the normal range of development.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 8 years+ - NCT07429617Recruiting
Darkness retreat study for healthy adults
This study explores the effects of spending time in complete darkness. You might join if you are generally healthy, not taking any mental health medication, and not currently in therapy.
Poznan, WielkopolskaAges 30–50 - NCT07432204Recruiting
Therapeutic music listening after stroke
This trial tests whether listening to music can help reduce anxiety and depression in people who have had a stroke within the past 3 months. It is designed for those who are experiencing significant emotional distress after their stroke.
PaviaAges 18 years+ - NCT07436351Recruiting
ACT With CF Self-Help Toolkit
This trial tests an online self-help program based on acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) for adults with cystic fibrosis who are feeling depressed or anxious. It aims to help you manage these feelings and improve your well-being.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07439224Recruiting
Qigong and exercise for panic disorder
This study tests whether gentle movement exercises like qigong, combined with other physical activities, can help people with panic disorder feel better. It compares these exercises to standard care.
IzmirAges 18–65 - NCT07439679Recruiting
Anxiety Before Double Jaw Surgery and Your Recovery
This trial studies how anxiety before double jaw surgery affects your body during surgery and your recovery (pain, swelling, and ability to open your mouth). Researchers will use a simple anxiety questionnaire to see if feeling anxious changes your surgical experience.
IstanbulAges 18 years+ - NCT07441668Recruiting
Comfort care for children in the ICU
This study tests a simple, non-drug comfort method for children in the pediatric ICU. It aims to see if this approach helps kids feel better without using medicines.
Ordu, AltınorduAges 5–10 - NCT07444697Recruiting
Erections after heart stent in men with and without heart attack
This study looks at how having a stent placed affects men's ability to have erections. It compares men who had a heart attack with those who had stable chest pain. If you take part, you will fill out short questionnaires about your sexual function and recovery for 6 months.
KirikkaleAges 30–75 - NCT07450456Recruiting
Can virtual reality reduce the need for pre-surgery calming medication?
This trial tests if using a virtual reality headset can help you feel calm before surgery, instead of or in addition to taking medication. You may qualify if you are having planned surgery and you want anxiety relief before the procedure.
Lugano, Canton TicinoAges 18 years+ - NCT07454460Recruiting
Communication coaching for young adult cancer survivors
This study offers a coaching program to help young adult cancer survivors (ages 18–35) improve how they communicate with their healthcare team. It's for those who have finished treatment at least a year ago and receive care at Penn State.
Hershey, PennsylvaniaAges 18–35 - NCT07456631Recruiting
ACT for teens with social anxiety and oppositional defiant disorder
This study tests a type of therapy called Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for adolescents who have both social anxiety and oppositional defiant disorder. It aims to see if the therapy helps with these conditions.
CoimbraAges 12–18 - NCT07458100Recruiting
Step-by-step digital therapy for emotional disorders
This trial tests a digital stepped-care program for people with emotional disorders like depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, or eating disorders. It uses online tools to help manage symptoms, and you may access different levels of support based on your needs.
BeijingAges 18–65 - NCT07460479Recruiting
Group therapy for handling uncertainty
This study tests a group therapy program designed to help young adults cope with feelings of uncertainty. If you're a student who struggles with not knowing what will happen, this group might help you feel more comfortable.
KonyaAges 18–29
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for anxiety?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 1,061 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.