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
- NCT07707037Recruiting
Helping parents cope after a child's cardiac arrest
This study tests if providing clearer information to parents after their child's cardiac arrest can reduce fear and anxiety. It is for parents of children under 17.5 years old who are expected to leave the hospital soon.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges birth–17 years - 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 - NCT07702058Recruiting
Mindfulness education for new mothers after childbirth
This study tests whether a mindfulness-based education program (using simple breathing and awareness exercises) given shortly after birth helps new mothers feel more confident in their role and reduces anxiety. You would receive the education via WhatsApp or similar mobile messaging.
Tokat Province, Tokat ProvinceAges 18 years+ - NCT07682064Recruiting
Group therapy for emotional disorders in adults
This trial tests a group therapy program for adults with emotional disorders like depression or anxiety. It is designed to help you manage difficult emotions and improve your well-being.
Logroño, La RiojaAges 18–65 - NCT06078007Recruiting
App for depression and anxiety in college students
This trial tests if a guided mobile app can help college students with mild to moderate depression or anxiety. You might benefit if you are not currently receiving mental health treatment and have a smartphone.
Palma de Mallorca, Balearic IslandsAges 18 years+ - NCT04221997RecruitingPhase 4
Sertraline study for anxious children and teens
This trial tests whether sertraline (an anti-anxiety medicine) helps children and teens with generalized, separation, and/or social anxiety disorders. It also includes healthy children/teens for comparison so researchers can better understand safety and symptoms over time.
Cincinnati, OhioAges 8–17 - NCT06670846Recruiting
Can a lollipop reduce anxiety before kids' surgery?
This study tests whether giving a lollipop before surgery helps reduce anxiety in children. It's a simple, friendly way to see if a sweet treat can make the experience less scary.
Tunis, Tunis GovernorateAges 4–10 - NCT07666776Recruiting
Attention training for social anxiety: a controlled trial
This study tests whether a simple computer exercise that trains your attention away from threat can reduce social anxiety, compared to a placebo (neutral) version. It's for adults with social anxiety disorder and takes place at Tel Aviv University.
Tel AvivAges 18–65 - NCT06677814Recruiting
Anxiety risk test for men with premature ejaculation
This study aims to develop a tool to predict anxiety in men with premature ejaculation. Participants will fill out questionnaires to help build this model, which may lead to better support for emotional health.
Xi'an, ShaanxiAges 18 years+ - NCT07654959Recruiting
Test anxiety and bowel health in physiotherapy students
This study looks at how test anxiety affects bowel health and constipation in students. It may help understand the link between stress and digestive problems.
Ankara, AnkaraAges Any age - NCT07653035Recruiting
Can a weighted blanket help with anxiety during cancer treatment?
This study tests whether using a weighted blanket during intravenous cancer therapy (like chemo or immunotherapy) can reduce anxiety, stress, and depression, and increase comfort. It also checks if nurses find it easy to use.
Muscat, SeebAges 18 years+ - NCT07646834Recruiting
Brain-Gut Study of IBS with Anxiety and Depression
This study explores how stress and mood changes affect irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) using brain imaging. Researchers will scan your brain and collect health information to understand the connection between your gut and mental health.
Xi'an, ShaanxiAges 18–60 - NCT07653113Enrolling by invitation
Music therapy for depression and anxiety in men
This trial tests whether a special type of music therapy, based on Chinese five-element theory, can help men with depression and anxiety. It is designed for male inpatients who have not taken antidepressants recently.
Shanxi, ShanxiAges 18–44 - NCT07650422Recruiting
Virtual Reality to Reduce Anxiety During Cervical Screening
This study tests whether wearing a virtual reality headset during a colposcopy (a procedure to examine the cervix) can help reduce anxiety, stress, and pain. You would be randomly assigned to either use VR or receive standard care during the procedure.
Adana, AdanaAges 18 years+ - NCT07649876Recruiting
Virtual Reality to Reduce Anxiety in Critically Ill Patients
This study tests whether wearing a virtual reality headset—which shows calming scenes like nature—can help reduce anxiety, agitation, and confusion in patients admitted to the intensive care unit. The goal is to see if VR can help patients feel more comfortable during their recovery.
Hershey, PennsylvaniaAges Any age - NCT07640230Recruiting
Cartoons and games to ease surgery anxiety in children
This study tests whether watching cartoons or playing mobile games can help reduce anxiety and fear in children ages 7–12 who need surgery for appendicitis (an inflamed appendix). The goal is to find simple, non-medication ways to calm children before their operation.
AnkaraAges 7–12 - NCT07634445Recruiting
Breathing exercises to reduce anxiety in mothers of NICU babies
This study tests whether simple breathing exercises done before breastfeeding can help reduce stress and anxiety in mothers whose babies are in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). The goal is to improve both the mother's well-being and the baby's stress levels.
Elâzığ, ElâzığAges 18 years+ - NCT06698081Recruiting
Multimedia help for parents of child's testicle surgery
This trial tests if showing a video during the consent process lowers anxiety for parents whose child is having orchiopexy (surgery to move a testicle into the scrotum). It may help you feel more comfortable and informed before signing consent.
Istanbul, IstanbulAges 18 years+ - NCT04478305RecruitingPhase 1
Duavive trial for mood and anxiety in midlife women
This Phase 1 study tests Duavive’s effects on mood and anxiety symptoms in women going through perimenopause or early menopause. It may help clarify whether this treatment can reduce depression and/or anxiety symptoms in midlife.
Hamilton, OntarioAges 45–60 - NCT06714942Recruiting
Ashwagandha for stress and anxiety in adults
This trial tests whether a special ashwagandha root extract can help reduce stress and anxiety. If you're an adult dealing with high stress and have not been on related medications recently, you may be able to join.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18–65 - NCT06358495Recruiting
Sleep improvement to prevent depression and anxiety in teens
This study tests if improving sleep can help prevent depression and anxiety in teens who are at higher risk because a parent has had depression or anxiety. It's for teens who have trouble sleeping but don't have a history of depression or anxiety themselves.
Calgary, AlbertaAges 12–18 - NCT07590115Enrolling by invitation
Behavioral Patterns and Treatment Success in Substance Use Recovery
This study looks at how behavioral patterns change during residential treatment for substance use disorder. Researchers will track your progress over several weeks to understand what helps people succeed in recovery.
Potrerillos, JaliscoAges 18–60 - NCT07579897Recruiting
Group vs. Individual Therapy for Excessive Worry
This study tests whether therapy for generalized anxiety disorder (constant, hard-to-control worry) works better when done in a group or one-on-one. The therapy teaches you how to think differently about your worries to reduce anxiety.
Kristiansand, AgderAges 18 years+ - NCT07579416Recruiting
Teeth Grinding, Anxiety, and Gum Health in Dental Students
This study looks at the connection between teeth grinding (bruxism), anxiety, and gum health in dental students. Researchers want to understand how stress and grinding habits affect the teeth and gums of students in their final years of dental school.
HomsAges 18 years+
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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.