Clinical trials
Depression, Anxiety clinical trials
Below are recruiting depression, anxiety clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 479 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT05074901Recruiting
Using a health app in France with virtual support
This trial tests whether a digital health app (with “virtual agents,” like guided prompts/support) can improve people’s health outcomes. You may help the study by using the app and completing its questionnaires.
BordeauxAges 18 years+ - NCT05288140Recruiting
Using daily diaries for people in the intensive care unit
This study checks whether keeping a daily diary for people in the intensive care unit can help after an ICU stay. You may be eligible if you are in the ICU, are sedated and on a breathing machine for at least 24 hours, and can agree to follow-up visits.
BarcelonaAges 18–100 - NCT05322343Recruiting
Study biobank and brain health in people age 55–80
This study collects blood samples to build a biobank and learn how brain health changes with age. Some participants may also do an MRI scan to better understand brain changes and immune response.
Bordeaux, BordeauxAges 55–80 - NCT05333627Recruiting
Online therapy program trial for student depression or anxiety
This trial tests an internet-based therapy program to help students with depression or anxiety. If you qualify, you’ll complete online sessions and assessments to see whether the program helps with symptoms and how long you prefer to use it.
Regina, SaskatchewanAges 18 years+ - NCT05369429Recruiting
Stress and mood support program for adults with cancer
This trial tests a new online “wellbeing guide” to help manage stress and improve quality of life. It focuses on adults with cancer who also have higher-than-usual depressive symptoms.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT05426057Recruiting
Mental health support for Hispanic teens with caregiver involvement
This study looks at improving mental health in primary care by involving both a teen and an adult caregiver. It may help families who are struggling with communication, depression or anxiety symptoms, or past suicidal thoughts or behaviors.
Miami, FloridaAges 12–16 - NCT05434130RecruitingPhase 2
Testing the right exercise amount to help concussion recovery
This study tests whether adjusting how much exercise you do can improve recovery after a concussion. You may be screened to make sure symptoms are still present, and then assigned to an exercise plan that matches the study’s goals.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 13–18 - NCT05485701Recruiting
Study of perinatal mental health in India
This study looks at mental health during pregnancy and after birth, and may help improve how these concerns are understood and assessed. You may be interviewed or asked to complete surveys across a few visits, depending on which part of the study you join.
Kangra, Himachal PradeshAges 18–45 - NCT05555875Recruiting
Study how people engage with digital mental health tools
This study looks at what helps (or prevents) people from using digital mental health programs. You may join if you have meaningful depression and/or anxiety symptoms and you can use a smartphone for the study apps.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–75 - NCT05591937Recruiting
Online therapy and prevention support for eligible East LA students
This project offers online mental health prevention and therapy programs and short assessments for eligible students. It may help you access support in a convenient way if you meet the study’s student, coverage, and technology needs.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18–40 - NCT05603000Recruiting
Emotion-focused therapy for parents of anxious or struggling children
This study tests an emotion-focused family therapy program for parents of children (ages 7–15) who are dealing with anxiety, depression, or behavior challenges. It may help families improve how emotions are understood and managed through parent participation and home life support.
Guelph, OntarioAges 7–15 - NCT05648539Recruiting
Music therapy for mood and anxiety symptoms
This trial studies whether music therapy can improve symptoms of depression or anxiety. You may be invited if you have mild mood or anxiety symptoms on common screening questionnaires.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 16–35 - NCT05651295Recruiting
Smartphone precision study to improve emotion regulation
This trial tests a precision approach delivered through a smartphone to better track and target how you manage strong emotions. It may help if you have ongoing difficulty regulating emotions day to day.
Columbus, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT05674357Recruiting
Training therapists to help people with cancer distress
This trial trains therapists in evidence-based treatments to reduce distress related to cancer and cancer care. You may be able to join if you’re being treated or followed at MGH Cancer Center and your distress level is high.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT05685368RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Therapy groups to help teens cope with sickle cell
This trial tests a structured talk-therapy program called Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for teens and young adults with sickle cell disease. It aims to help you manage tough thoughts and feelings and cope with day-to-day challenges over 6 weekly group sessions.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 14–21 - NCT05768841Recruiting
Study mental health in runners, triathletes, and endurance athletes
This study looks at how common mental health concerns are among endurance athletes like marathon runners, ultramarathon runners, and triathletes. It may help researchers better understand which athletes may need support.
Pierre-BéniteAges 16 years+ - NCT05779761Recruiting
Brief coping exercises for high distress and worry
This study tests brief coping interventions to help people who feel very worried, stuck in negative thoughts, or overly self-critical. You would likely complete short activities using your smartphone and internet while the study checks how your distress changes over time.
New York, New YorkAges 18–65 - NCT05789446Recruiting
Testing a coping and identity skills program for teens
This study tests whether a skills program helps children better cope and build a strong sense of identity. It is offered to early teens and may help with stress and emotional challenges.
Harrisburg, PennsylvaniaAges 11 years+ - NCT05800535Recruiting
Screening for muscle loss and thinking changes after cancer
This study looks at how common muscle weakness (sarcopenia) and thinking or memory changes (often called “chemobrain”) are in people after cancer treatment. It may help teams understand what support could be most helpful after chemotherapy.
Pierre-BéniteAges 18–74 - NCT05809115Recruiting
Caregiver-Child Story Visits for Hospitalized Infants
This trial looks at whether a program that strengthens the caregiver-child “story” (how caregivers and young children connect and communicate) can improve early development outcomes. It is offered to caregivers of young hospitalized children at Texas Children’s Hospital.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT05810259Recruiting
Digital wellness modules to improve quality of life
This study tests whether online “wellness” lessons help people feel better in everyday life and report a higher quality of life. It likely involves completing digital wellness modules and answering questionnaires to measure changes over time.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 18–65 - NCT05826860Recruiting
Mindfulness and storytelling for graduate student well-being
This study tests whether a mindfulness and storytelling program can improve well-being for graduate students. It is meant for people who are new to mindfulness and want support during graduate school.
Madison, WisconsinAges 18 years+ - NCT05833555Recruiting
Harlem Strong mental health support for adults
This program is for Black and Latino adults in Harlem who are dealing with mild to moderate depression symptoms. It aims to identify people who may benefit from mental health support and connect them with the right level of care.
New York, New YorkAges 18–65 - NCT05837104RecruitingPhase 2
Magnesium and vitamin B6 for early bipolar depression
This Phase 2 trial tests whether magnesium plus vitamin B6 can reduce depressive symptoms in people who are newly diagnosed with bipolar I disorder. It also checks for safety over a short, 4-week treatment period.
Belmont, MassachusettsAges 18–50
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for depression, anxiety?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 479 recruiting depression, 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 depression, 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 depression, 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.