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
- NCT05319509Recruiting
Virtual reality therapy for anxiety in public health students
This pilot study tests whether guided virtual reality sessions can reduce anxiety symptoms in eligible students. You may be asked to complete brief anxiety screening and use the VR therapy if you qualify.
Houston, TexasAges 18–30 - NCT05466851Recruiting
Study testing anxiety and depression biology and therapy markers
This study looks at “biopsychosocial markers” (biological, psychological, and social signs) in people with major depression and/or anxiety. It aims to understand what changes with treatment and how those changes connect to symptoms like anxiety and depression.
New York, New YorkAges 18–65 - NCT05467683Recruiting
Breathing CO2 test to predict which anxiety therapies won’t work
This study uses a controlled breathing test (inhaling CO2 or breathing faster) to see if it can predict whether exposure-based therapy will help your anxiety disorder. If you are in the right group, the results may help doctors choose more effective treatment earlier.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–70 - NCT05540106Recruiting
Art therapy to reduce pain and anxiety in the ER waiting room
This trial studies whether guided art therapy can lower the pain and anxiety you feel while waiting to be seen in the emergency department. It may help you feel more calm and comfortable during the waiting time.
Stony Brook, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT05559749Recruiting
Support program for anxiety and depression in people with epilepsy
This study tests a “collaborative care” program to help reduce anxiety and depression symptoms in adults with epilepsy. You would answer questionnaires and work with a care team, and the study is designed to see how well this approach can help over time.
Winston-Salem, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT05589337Recruiting
Baduanjin exercise program for depression and anxiety symptoms
This study tests whether practicing Baduanjin (a gentle movement/exercise) can reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety. It may help people who are able to follow instructions and communicate clearly.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–70 - NCT05637320Recruiting
Therapy study for children’s big emotions and mood
This study looks at how children’s emotions change during therapy for concerns like anxiety, depression, or disruptive behavior. It may help you and your child understand what kinds of therapy support might work best.
Guelph, OntarioAges 8–15 - NCT05663489Recruiting
Brain and treatment response study for anxiety and OCD
This study looks at brain-related measurements to see how people with anxiety or OCD respond to a short, intensive clinic treatment. It may help researchers understand who benefits most and why, using optional brain-scan data in some participants.
Bergen, VestlandAges 16 years+ - NCT05665491Recruiting
Study links parent anxiety thinking to child anxiety
This study looks at how a parent’s tendency to interpret situations as more threatening or worrying may affect a child’s anxiety. If you and your child fit the requirements, you may complete questionnaires and phone-based check-ins to help researchers understand what patterns matter.
Belmont, MassachusettsAges 7 years+ - NCT05772104RecruitingPhase 3
Test a Chinese herbal capsule for generalized anxiety
This Phase 3 trial studies Shugan Jieyu Capsule to treat generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). It aims to see if it can reduce anxiety symptoms in people who fit specific anxiety severity and traditional diagnosis criteria.
BeijingAges 18–65 - NCT05843695Recruiting
Therapy study for PTSD and anxiety in veterans
This trial tests a psychotherapy approach to help veterans and service members who have PTSD and/or anxiety disorders. You may be randomly assigned to different therapy conditions, and the study aims to improve quality of life and reduce anxiety and PTSD symptoms.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT05863520Recruiting
Two school programs to help anxious autistic students
This study compares two school-based programs to reduce anxiety in autistic students ages 8–14. You may be able to help test which approach works better when delivered by trained school staff with caregiver involvement.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 7–15 - 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+ - NCT05950698Recruiting
Study of obesity and bariatric surgery with mental and social factors
This study looks at how personal mental health and life circumstances relate to outcomes after bariatric (weight-loss) surgery. It may help the team understand what supports improve recovery and health after surgery.
Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, BrazilAges 18–60 - NCT06001502Recruiting
Virtual reality for pain and anxiety after heart bypass surgery
This trial tests whether using virtual reality (VR) goggles after heart bypass surgery can help reduce pain and anxiety. If you are having a planned CABG and have no major vision, hearing, or other health issues, you may be eligible.
Amsterdam, North HollandAges 18 years+ - NCT06035211Recruiting
Can a 3D model of your kidney reduce anxiety before surgery?
This study tests whether showing you a personalized 3D model of your kidney before surgery helps lower anxiety. You'll be scheduled for a partial nephrectomy (removing just the tumor, not the whole kidney) for a kidney tumor.
AngersAges 18 years+ - NCT06066983Recruiting
Treating anxiety in children with autism (DINO RCT)
This study tests a therapy to help young children with autism who also have anxiety. The goal is to reduce anxious behaviors and improve daily life.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 4–6 - 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+ - NCT06156306Recruiting
Comparing two sleep and anxiety therapies for young people
This study compares two types of talk therapy to help young people who struggle with both insomnia and anxiety. Both treatments involve learning skills to improve sleep and manage anxious thoughts; one version also includes strategies for accepting difficult emotions.
Shatin, New TerritoriesAges 15–24 - NCT06182462Recruiting
Virtual reality for dental anxiety in children
This study tests whether wearing a virtual reality headset during dental treatment can help reduce fear and anxiety in children. If you feel nervous about dental visits, this may be a way to stay calm and comfortable.
Montreal, QuebecAges 6–17 - NCT06188923RecruitingPhase 2
Pregnenolone for anxiety and depression in veterans
This trial tests whether a dietary supplement called pregnenolone can help veterans with anxiety and depression feel better and function better. It's a new approach that may be added to your current treatment.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 18–65 - NCT06212219Recruiting
EEG brain training to help arm recovery after stroke
This study tests whether a brain-training technique called neurofeedback can improve arm movement in people who recently had a stroke. It uses an EEG cap to measure your brain activity while you do arm exercises, helping you relearn how to move your affected arm.
ToulouseAges 18–99 - 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 - NCT06218030RecruitingPhase 4
L-methylfolate for treatment-resistant anxiety
This study tests whether adding L-methylfolate (a form of vitamin B9) to your current antidepressant can help with generalized anxiety disorder that has not responded to other treatments. It is for adults who are already on a stable dose of an SSRI or SNRI medication.
Kingston, OntarioAges 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.