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
- 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 - NCT06269146RecruitingPhase 2
Pramipexole to improve social connections
This study tests if a medication called pramipexole can help people with anxiety or depression who also find it difficult to connect socially. It looks at whether the drug can improve your motivation for social interactions and help you feel more connected.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges 18–50 - NCT06278909Recruiting
Nerve stimulation for stubborn anxiety
This study tests a new, non-invasive treatment using mild electrical stimulation on a nerve in your face (trigeminal nerve) to help with anxiety that hasn't improved with other treatments. It aims to see if this approach is safe and helpful for people with generalized anxiety disorder who have not responded to standard medications.
Kingston, OntarioAges 18–65 - NCT06289621Recruiting
Brief treatment for anxiety and PTSD in South Africa
This trial tests a short, talk-based therapy for people with anxiety disorders or PTSD. It aims to help you manage symptoms in fewer sessions.
Cape TownAges 18–65 - NCT06302010Recruiting
Stress ball for anxiety during high-risk pregnancy test
This study tests whether squeezing a stress ball during a non-stress test (baby heartbeat check) can help lower anxiety and improve well-being for women with high-risk pregnancies. It's for women who are at least 32 weeks pregnant.
SamsunAges 18–45 - NCT06341972Recruiting
Recovering after breathing support: a self-help program
This study tests a self-management program to help people who felt anxious after being on a breathing machine in the ICU. It aims to improve emotional recovery and quality of life.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT06350513Recruiting
Animated movies vs storybooks for diabetes fear in children
This study tests whether animated movies or storybooks can help children aged 7-12 who are newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes feel less scared and anxious.
Konya, MeramAges 7–12 - 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 - NCT06358612Recruiting
Stress ball for anxiety during thyroid biopsy
This study tests whether using a stress ball during a thyroid biopsy can help reduce anxiety. It's for people having their first thyroid biopsy with only one lump to be checked.
Halifax, Nova ScotiaAges 18 years+ - NCT06363266Recruiting
Tempo program for men with prostate cancer and their caregivers
This study tests a program called TEMPO to help men with prostate cancer and their caregivers manage anxiety. You and your chosen caregiver will use an online tool designed to support your well-being.
Montreal, CanadaAges 18 years+ - NCT06376734RecruitingPhase 2
TMS for depression, anxiety, OCD, or schizophrenia
This study tests whether a brain stimulation technique called TMS can help people with depression, anxiety, OCD, or schizophrenia. It aims to find better ways to target the treatment for each person's specific needs.
Sunnyvale, CaliforniaAges 18–65 - NCT06384196Recruiting
Virtual-reality therapy for anxiety and depression in young people
This study tests a new virtual-reality therapy for young people struggling with anxiety or depression. It aims to help you feel better by addressing both conditions together.
BadalonaAges 16–29 - NCT06407518Recruiting
Preoperative medicine for pain relief in colorectal cancer patients with sleep or anxiety issues
This trial tests whether taking a medicine called midazolam before surgery can help with pain after surgery in people with colorectal cancer who have trouble sleeping or feel anxious. You would receive the medicine as a drink before your operation.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–60 - NCT06429956Recruiting
Combined online therapy for anxiety and depression
This trial tests a new type of therapy that combines different treatment methods for anxiety and depression. It is completely online, so you can join from home, and it aims to help you feel better by tailoring the therapy to your needs.
AarhusAges 18 years+ - NCT06436079Recruiting
Reducing anxiety during hyperbaric chamber sessions
This study tests whether a special nursing program can help reduce anxiety for people who have scheduled sessions in a hyperbaric chamber. If you get anxious before or during these sessions, this program might help you feel calmer.
Palamós, GironaAges 18–100 - 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+ - NCT06456307Recruiting
Stepped care for mood and anxiety during pregnancy
This study tests a step-by-step approach to help pregnant women who are feeling anxious or down. If you are at least 28 weeks pregnant and feeling stressed, worried, or sad, the study will offer you support and check on how you are doing.
NairobiAges 14 years+ - NCT06509802Recruiting
Online mindset program for pre-practicum anxiety
This trial tests a one-time online program to help social work and counseling students feel less anxious and more confident before starting their practicum. It might help you manage stress and improve your coping skills.
Hong KongAges 18–24 - NCT06517589Recruiting
A new talk therapy for hard-to-treat anxiety and depression
This study tests a new type of talk therapy called 'process-based therapy' for people whose anxiety or depression has not gotten better with at least two prior treatments. The goal is to see if this approach can help when standard treatments have not worked.
Frankfurt am Main, HesseAges 18–65 - NCT06523413Recruiting
Games and stress balls for anxiety after knee surgery
This study tests whether playing a game or squeezing a stress ball can help reduce anxiety and keep your vital signs (like heart rate and blood pressure) stable after knee replacement surgery. It is designed for people who are having a total knee replacement and can understand Turkish.
IspartaAges 18 years+ - NCT06526208RecruitingPhase 2
Marijuana-based compound for anxiety in autistic adults
This study tests a marijuana-based compound (similar to CBD but not psychoactive) to see if it helps reduce anxiety in autistic adults. You would take a daily capsule and be monitored for 12 weeks.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 18–45 - NCT06530290RecruitingPhase 2
Mirtazapine for anxiety in Parkinson's disease
This trial tests whether mirtazapine, a medication often used for depression and anxiety, can reduce anxiety symptoms in people with Parkinson's disease. It is for patients with mild to moderate Parkinson's who also experience anxiety.
TehranAges 18 years+ - NCT06532500Recruiting
CBT therapy for teen mood and anxiety
This study tests whether cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) — a talk therapy that helps you change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors — can improve mood and anxiety in teens. If you're between 14 and 19 and have a mood or anxiety disorder, this therapy might be a good fit.
Toronto, OntarioAges 14–19 - NCT06551090Recruiting
Anxiety and memory study for temporal lobe epilepsy patients
This research study looks at how anxiety and memory work in people with temporal lobe epilepsy. It uses brain recordings to better understand these conditions, which might lead to better treatments in the future.
New York, New YorkAges 18–55
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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.