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
- NCT05369429Recruiting
Stress and mood support program for adults with cancer
This trial tests a new online “wellbeing guide” to help manage stress and improve quality of life. It focuses on adults with cancer who also have higher-than-usual depressive symptoms.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT05333627Recruiting
Online therapy program trial for student depression or anxiety
This trial tests an internet-based therapy program to help students with depression or anxiety. If you qualify, you’ll complete online sessions and assessments to see whether the program helps with symptoms and how long you prefer to use it.
Regina, SaskatchewanAges 18 years+ - NCT05292612Recruiting
Coach vs clinician self-help for social anxiety
This trial tests whether two different self-help programs (one guided by a coach and one by a clinician) can improve generalized social anxiety. You may be able to use an evidence-based approach at home, with the goal of reducing fear and avoidance in social situations.
ShatinAges 18–100 - NCT05289999Recruiting
Virtual reality for pain and anxiety during back injections
This trial tests whether using virtual reality can help reduce pain and anxiety during epidural injections for nerve-related back or leg pain. It is for adults who need these injections for the first time.
Le MansAges 18 years+ - NCT05215353RecruitingPhase 4
Music therapy or talk therapy for anxiety after cancer
This study compares music therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to see which better reduces anxiety in people who have had cancer. You may be randomly assigned to one of the two therapy programs and will join sessions by video call.
Miami, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT05232032RecruitingPhase 2
Brain scan and medication study for avoiding versus approaching
This Phase 2 study looks at how a medication affects brain activity and real-life mood or anxiety behaviors. It includes people with major depression or several anxiety disorders and also healthy volunteers, using questionnaires, a smartphone, and brain imaging.
Belmont, MassachusettsAges 18–45 - NCT05151822Recruiting
Virtual reality during awake orthopedic or brain surgery
This pilot study tests whether a virtual reality (VR) headset can be used safely while you have certain types of surgery while you are awake or lightly sedated with local numbing. The goal is to see if VR can fit into surgery care for appropriate patients.
BrestAges 18–75 - NCT05156385Recruiting
Study of sexual problems in women with treated high blood pressure
This study looks at sexual dysfunction (sexual problems) in women who are being treated for high blood pressure. It may help researchers understand what causes these issues and what could improve them.
Toulouse, CHU de ToulouseAges 18 years+ - NCT05120635Recruiting
Study brain signals tied to fear and anxiety in RNS patients
This study records electrical brain activity to understand how fear and anxiety work in people who already have an RNS (responsive neurostimulation) device placed. It may help researchers develop better ways to monitor and treat anxiety-related symptoms in the future.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18–70 - NCT05040711Recruiting
Mindfulness app for serious illness patients and caregivers
This study tests whether a mindfulness training delivered through a phone or tablet can help people and their caregivers cope with serious illness. You may be eligible if you’re 60 or older (as a patient) or an adult caregiver, and if simple screening questionnaires suggest you could benefit.
Livingston, New JerseyAges 21 years+ - NCT04899687RecruitingPhase 2
Dextromethorphan for OCD and related anxiety conditions
This trial studies dextromethorphan, a medicine sometimes used for cough, to see if it can reduce symptoms in OCD and similar conditions. It may help people whose intrusive thoughts or related worries are still challenging despite current care.
Stanford, CaliforniaAges 18–65 - NCT04824105Recruiting
Therapy for anxious coping using brain stimulation
This study tests a treatment approach aimed at helping people manage anxiety and related conditions by changing brain activity. It may help if you’re currently trying to get mental health treatment and meet their specific safety rules.
Charleston, South CarolinaAges 18–65 - NCT04633603Enrolling by invitation
Study of attitudes toward fever and fever care changes
This study looks at how people think about fever and how fever care works in the healthcare system. You may be asked to record details of fever episodes at home or in outpatient care to help researchers understand real-world fever management.
PécsAges Up to 100 years - NCT04678167Recruiting
Special “ring” glasses for vestibular neuritis symptoms
This trial tests whether wearing “ring” glasses helps reduce symptoms from vestibular neuritis, a condition that causes spinning vertigo and balance problems. Participants may get the glasses being tested or look-alike placebo glasses (or not wear glasses), so the study can tell if the glasses truly help.
BrestAges 18 years+ - NCT04526093Recruiting
Study of medical cannabis using patient symptom reports
This study looks at how medical cannabis affects symptoms like pain, epilepsy, sleep, and anxiety or depression, based on what patients report over time. It may help researchers understand what works in real life when people use verified medical cannabis products.
Toronto, OntarioAges 19 years+ - NCT04572321Enrolling by invitation
Teen depression and suicide research study for youth
This study looks at depression and suicidal thoughts or behaviors in children and teens. It may help researchers better understand these risks and improve supports for young people.
Dallas, TexasAges 8–20 - NCT04479696Recruiting
Video coaching to ease anxiety during brain tumor radiation
This study tests a personalized video meant to reduce stress and anxiety for people getting radiation for brain tumors, and for their caregivers. You and your caregiver would complete short questionnaires before and after using the video support.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT04335487Recruiting
Online therapy program for PTSD symptoms in public safety workers
This study tests an internet-based cognitive-behavioral therapy (an online talk-therapy style program that helps you manage thoughts and feelings) to reduce PTSD symptoms in public safety personnel. You may be able to join if you have PTSD-like symptoms and can safely take part in online treatment.
Regina, SaskatchewanAges 18 years+ - NCT04024917Recruiting
Cardiac coherence training to reduce anxiety before abdominal surgery
This trial tests whether “cardiac coherence” breathing/relaxation practice can lower anxiety in people with peritoneal cancer who are scheduled for a major surgery. It may help by calming stress before and around the operation.
Montpellier, HéraultAges 18 years+ - NCT04214561Enrolling by invitation
Studies how sleep measures relate to teeth grinding
This study looks at sleep testing results to understand what relates to sleep bruxism, which is teeth grinding or clenching during sleep. It may help researchers better understand the causes and patterns behind this condition.
WroclawAges 18–70 - NCT04127032Recruiting
Online therapy program for public safety workers’ stress and mood
This trial tests an internet-delivered cognitive behavioral therapy (an online talk-and-skills program) to help public safety personnel with symptoms of anxiety, depression, or post-traumatic stress. If you’re eligible, you may receive structured online support aimed at reducing distress and improving coping.
Regina, SaskatchewanAges 18 years+ - NCT04106713Recruiting
Understanding change across different psychotherapies for anxiety and depression
This study looks at how people change during different types of psychotherapy for anxiety and depression. It aims to understand which treatments work best for different people.
Singapore, SingaporeAges 18–99 - NCT03926403Recruiting
Hypnosis support for anxiety during face surgery
This trial looks at whether guided hypnosis can improve how people feel about having face surgery performed with numbing medicine (local anesthesia). If you’re experiencing significant anxiety beforehand, hypnosis support may help you feel more comfortable during your outpatient procedure.
AmiensAges 18 years+ - NCT03896529Recruiting
Study how aging and stress affect memory navigation
This study uses brain imaging (MRI) and controlled stimulation to understand how normal aging and stress affect memory and thinking, including how people navigate. It may help researchers learn what changes in the brain happen over time and with stress.
Atlanta, GeorgiaAges 65–80
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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.