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
- NCT07240233Enrolling by invitation
Music for dental anxiety in adults
This trial tests whether listening to music through headphones during dental treatment can help lower anxiety. If you get nervous at the dentist and are willing to wear headphones, this study may be a good fit.
AlmadaAges 18 years+ - NCT06837415Enrolling by invitation
Does Pre-Surgery Anxiety Relate to Blood Eosinophil Levels?
This study looks at whether how anxious people feel before surgery is linked to a type of white blood cell called an eosinophil. If you have a planned surgery, they will check your anxiety level and take a blood sample to see if there's a connection.
IstanbulAges 16–85 - NCT07219992Recruiting
Parent-led treatment for teens with anxiety
This study tests a program that helps parents learn ways to support their teenager who has an anxiety disorder, like social anxiety or panic attacks. The goal is to see if this parent-based approach can reduce the teen's anxiety without the teen needing to attend therapy sessions.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 14–17 - NCT07706244Recruiting
Does reducing pre-surgery anxiety help orthopedic patients recover better?
This study tests if a program to reduce anxiety before surgery (Enhanced Recovery After Surgery) improves how patients feel one year after major orthopedic surgery like knee, hip, or spine procedures, compared to standard care.
Hualien City, Hualien CountyAges 20–100 - NCT06874452RecruitingPhase 4
Anti-anxiety pill for second cataract surgery
This study tests if giving the anti-anxiety pill alprazolam (XANAX) before your second cataract surgery helps reduce anxiety and improve satisfaction with the procedure.
TaipeiAges 18–80 - NCT06725134Recruiting
Do therapy dogs help kids feel calmer during dental shots?
This study tests if having a trained therapy dog in the room reduces a child's anxiety and improves their behavior when getting numbing medicine for dental work. It could help children who are nervous about dental procedures feel more at ease.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 4–12 - NCT07016880Recruiting
VR for anxiety during gynecological cancer surgery
This trial tests whether using virtual reality (VR) during surgery can help reduce anxiety and improve satisfaction for people having their first open surgery for gynecological cancer. You will wear VR goggles during the operation to see if it makes you feel calmer and more comfortable.
AnkaraAges 18 years+ - NCT06490315Enrolling by invitation
Studying OkeyMind for social anxiety in young people
This trial tests if a smartphone program called OkeyMind helps reduce social anxiety in young people aged 15-24. It also looks at whether the program is worth the cost.
Hong Kong, Hong KongAges 15–24 - NCT06305741Recruiting
Anxiety help for older Latino adults with cancer and their caregivers
This study tests a program to reduce anxiety in older Latino adults with cancer and their caregivers. It involves sessions with both the patient and their caregiver to learn coping skills.
Basking Ridge, New JerseyAges 40 years+ - NCT06991621Recruiting
Can puzzle games help nursing students cope with death anxiety?
This trial tests whether playing special situation puzzle games can help nursing students feel less anxious about death and find more meaning in life. If you are a third-year nursing student who hasn't started clinical internships yet, this study might be for you.
Shenyang, LiaoningAges 1.5 years+ - 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 - NCT06874595Recruiting
Exercise and brain stimulation study for healthy adults
This study looks at how a gentle electrical current applied to the head (called brain stimulation) combined with exercise affects your body and mood. It may help researchers understand how these two treatments work together to improve brain health.
Richmond, VirginiaAges 18–50 - NCT06776887Recruiting
Virtual reality exercises for burn recovery on legs
This trial tests whether virtual reality exercises can help people with leg burns improve balance and reduce depression and anxiety. It is for people who had a large thermal burn on their lower body at least 3 months ago.
GizaAges 35–55 - 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 - NCT06383221Enrolling by invitation
Psychological and prenatal support for depression or anxiety in pregnancy
This trial tests a step-by-step program that combines psychological support and prenatal care to help pregnant women manage depression or anxiety. It is designed for women who have screened positive for these symptoms but are not yet receiving treatment.
Ma’anshanAges 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 - 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+ - NCT07557550Recruiting
Relaxation methods before orthopedic surgery: glasses vs. virtual reality
This study tests whether watching relaxing videos through special glasses or a virtual reality headset helps reduce anxiety before orthopedic surgery (like hip or knee replacement). Researchers want to see if these tools work better than no relaxation aid at all.
Amiens, PicardieAges 18 years+ - NCT07304219Enrolling by invitation
Physical activity program for depression and anxiety in teens
This study tests whether a physical activity program can help young people with depression or anxiety feel better. If you are already receiving care at Haukeland's child and adolescent clinic, you might be able to join a group program designed to boost your mood and reduce anxiety.
Bergen, VestlandAges 8–18 - NCT07119138Recruiting
Tapping to Lower Exam Anxiety in Nursing Students
This study tests a simple technique called Emotional Freedom Technique (tapping on acupressure points while talking) to help nursing students feel calmer before their exam. If you are about to take your Surgical Diseases Nursing final, this might be a way to reduce anxiety.
KonyaAges 18–35 - NCT07532551Recruiting
Online Therapy for Anxiety and Depression in Singapore
This study tests an internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy (a self-guided online mental health program) for people with mild-to-moderate anxiety or depression. You'd use an app on your phone or computer to work through lessons and exercises designed to help manage these feelings.
SingaporeAges 21 years+ - NCT07245030Recruiting
Virtual reality vs show-do for dental anxiety in kids with hearing loss
This trial tests whether virtual reality or a show-do method works better to reduce dental anxiety in children who have moderate to severe hearing loss. If your child needs a dental cleaning, this could help make the visit less stressful.
Giza, Giza GovernorateAges 6–12 - NCT07518953Recruiting
Can Music Help With Pain During a Nail Biopsy?
This study tests whether listening to music during a nail biopsy—a small procedure to remove a sample of nail tissue—can reduce pain and anxiety. You would listen to music during the procedure and answer a few questions about how you felt.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT07552246RecruitingPhase 4
Acupuncture vs medication for depression and anxiety
This study compares acupuncture with standard medication for reducing depression, anxiety, and related sleep problems. It aims to see if acupuncture is a helpful alternative for people in China who are struggling with these conditions.
Kunshan, JiangsuAges 18–65
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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.