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
- 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 - NCT07781943Recruiting
Breathing exercises to reduce anxiety before gastroscopy
This study tests whether doing simple breathing exercises before a gastroscopy (a tube test of the stomach) can help reduce fear, anxiety, and changes in heart rate or blood pressure. It may help you feel more relaxed and comfortable during the procedure.
FamagustaAges 18 years+ - 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 - NCT07767903RecruitingPhase 3
Study of a new medicine for generalized anxiety disorder
This trial tests an investigational medication to see if it can reduce anxiety symptoms in adults with generalized anxiety disorder. Participants will receive the study drug and be monitored for safety and effectiveness.
Redlands, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07772401Recruiting
Ear stimulation for social anxiety disorder
This study tests whether a gentle electrical pulse through the ear can help reduce symptoms of social anxiety. It's a non-invasive treatment that may offer a new way to manage anxiety without medication.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–70 - NCT07770919Recruiting
Brain stimulation for generalized anxiety disorder
This study tests a non-invasive brain stimulation technique (called continuous theta burst stimulation) to see if it can reduce symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder. The treatment uses magnetic pulses to target areas of the brain involved in anxiety, and it may help if standard treatments haven't worked well.
Ho Chi Minh CityAges 18–65 - NCT07769385Enrolling by invitation
Robotic fish and aquarium to ease pain and fear in children
This trial tests whether using a robotic fish or watching an aquarium can help reduce pain, fear, and anxiety in children during medical procedures. It might make the experience more comfortable for your child.
Bingoel, TurkeyAges 5–10 - NCT07771205Recruiting
Aromatherapy for surgical anxiety and pain
This study tests whether breathing in relaxing scents before surgery can reduce anxiety and pain. If effective, it could offer a simple, drug-free way to help you feel calmer during your procedure.
Stockton, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06449547Recruiting
Risk factors for anxiety and depression in shingles nerve pain
This study looks at what makes people with shingles nerve pain more likely to feel anxious or depressed. By joining, you'll help doctors understand how to better support patients like you.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 18 years+ - NCT05921773Recruiting
Near-infrared brain monitoring and training for anxiety
This study tests whether using a painless light-based brain monitor and “neurofeedback” training can help track and reduce symptoms in people with generalized anxiety disorder. If you are eligible, you would receive sessions during the study and be able to communicate in Chinese.
TaipeiAges 18 years+ - NCT07759128RecruitingPhase 3
Test of a new anxiety medication for adults with generalized anxiety disorder
This study tests a new medicine (SEP-363856) for adults with generalized anxiety disorder to see if it reduces anxiety symptoms and is safe. It may help if other treatments haven't worked well.
Tucson, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT04623099RecruitingPhase 4
Personalized escitalopram dosing for anxious teens
This study tests whether a genetics-guided approach to choosing and adjusting escitalopram (an anxiety medicine) can improve safety and effectiveness for anxious teens. It also checks that participants have certain anxiety severity scores and can safely take the study medication.
Cincinnati, OhioAges 12–17 - NCT07765355Recruiting
Virtual nature for anxiety in hospitalized older adults
This trial tests whether watching virtual nature scenes or guided imagery can help reduce anxiety and improve well-being in older adults while they are in the hospital. It may offer a calming, drug-free way to support your mental health during a hospital stay.
BudapestAges 65 years+ - NCT07766785Recruiting
School nurse program for early anxiety detection in children
This study tests a school nurse-led program to spot early signs of anxiety in children aged 8–12 who often visit the nurse with physical complaints. The goal is to help identify anxiety early so children can get the right support.
Great Falls, MontanaAges 8–12 - NCT06212362Recruiting
Comparing two talk therapies for anxious kids aged 7-12
This trial compares two kinds of therapy for children with mild to moderate anxiety. It tests whether a stepped care approach works as well as group cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help reduce anxiety.
SolnaAges 7–12 - NCT07750236Recruiting
Stress ball for easing fear and pain during allergy testing
This trial gives children a stress ball to hold during their allergy skin test, to see if it helps reduce fear, anxiety, and pain, and makes the experience more satisfying for the family.
TarsusAges 4–10 - NCT07740525Recruiting
Reducing anxiety in children during dental fillings
This trial tests whether using videos or having a parent present can help reduce anxiety in children during dental fillings. The goal is to make the dental visit less stressful for your child.
Islamabad, FederalAges 4–11 - NCT06623851Recruiting
Digital vs. traditional dental molds for preschoolers
This study compares two ways of taking dental molds (digital vs. traditional) to see which one makes children feel less anxious and more comfortable. It is for young children who are cooperative and have never been to the dentist before.
AlexandriaAges 4–6 - NCT07731568Recruiting
Group nature therapy for anxiety in college students
This trial tests whether a type of talk therapy done in nature groups can help reduce anxiety symptoms. It is for college students who feel anxious but not severely depressed or at risk of suicide.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–30 - NCT07727434Recruiting
Stress and Anxiety in People Having Biopsy for Bone or Soft Tissue Cancer
This study looks at how stress and anxiety levels change in people who are about to have a biopsy for a possible bone or soft tissue tumor. The goal is to better understand the emotional impact of waiting for results and starting treatment.
IstanbulAges 18 years+ - NCT06250816Recruiting
Cartoon gowns to reduce anxiety in children before surgery
This study tests if letting children wear an operation gown with cartoon characters instead of a plain gown helps them feel less anxious before surgery. If your child needs orthopedic surgery, this might make the experience more comfortable.
BursaAges 4–12 - NCT07721753Recruiting
Online exercise and therapy for breast cancer mood
This study tests an online program that combines fun video-game exercises with talk therapy to help breast cancer patients who feel depressed or anxious. It takes place in Malaysia and is for Chinese-speaking adults.
Xinxiang, HenanAges 18 years+ - NCT07717541Recruiting
Virtual poetry workshops for anxiety and stomach issues
This study tests if joining a facilitated online poetry workshop can help reduce anxiety and improve well-being for people with stomach discomfort. You would attend virtual group sessions and share poems you create.
Columbus, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT06352463Recruiting
Social anxiety treatment for child and parent together
This study tests a therapy for social anxiety that involves both the child and a parent. It aims to help children and teens who struggle with social anxiety by working together with their parent in treatment sessions.
Delft, South HollandAges 8–16
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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.