Clinical trials
Distress, Emotional clinical trials
Below are recruiting distress, emotional clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 42 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07253298Enrolling by invitation
Kegel exercises with biofeedback for bowel recovery after rectal cancer surgery
This trial studies whether doing Kegel exercises with biofeedback (a technique that helps you see how your muscles are working) can improve bowel function, reduce emotional distress, and boost quality of life after rectal cancer surgery.
TaipeiAges 18 years+ - NCT05383495RecruitingPhase 3
Calming medicine during child laceration repair
This trial tests a calming/anxiety-reducing medicine to see if it helps children feel less scared during stitches for a skin cut. It may help make the repair process easier for children and their caregivers.
London, OntarioAges 2–12 - NCT07143357Recruiting
Recovering together: support for cardiac arrest survivors and caregivers
This study tests a mind-body program to help cardiac arrest survivors and their caregivers cope with emotional distress after the event. It combines in-person and video sessions to improve well-being together.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT07018726Recruiting
Support for emotional distress in young-onset dementia
This study tests a program to help people with young-onset dementia and their care-partners cope with emotional distress together. It aims to improve well-being for both, using video sessions.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–70 - NCT06994377Recruiting
Emotional distress study for newly treated metastatic breast cancer
This trial studies emotional distress in people with metastatic breast cancer who have not yet received treatment for their advanced disease. It explores how different standard first-line therapies affect emotional well-being.
AnconaAges 18 years+ - NCT06924268Enrolling by invitation
Art therapy for mood and symptoms in palliative care
This trial tests whether a single art therapy session can improve mood and reduce symptom burden for patients in a palliative care unit. It aims to see if creative expression can help you feel better emotionally and physically.
Halifax, Nova ScotiaAges 18 years+ - NCT06822673Enrolling by invitation
Mind-Body Therapy for Children with Headaches
This study tests a mind-body therapy (MBI) to see if it can reduce headaches and improve well-being in children. It focuses on children aged 8 to 12 who get headaches and are otherwise healthy.
RawalpindiAges 8–12 - NCT06461780Recruiting
Needs and Quality of Life in Advanced Cancer on Immunotherapy
This study looks at the physical and emotional needs of people with advanced cancer who are receiving immunotherapy. It aims to understand how these needs affect quality of life.
TaipeiAges 18 years+ - NCT06341634Enrolling by invitation
Suicide ideation surveillance in teens
This study follows adolescents aged 11 to 16 to better understand and track suicidal thoughts. It may help improve care for teens with or without these thoughts.
Santiago de Compostela, A CoruñaAges 11–16 - NCT06099743Recruiting
Support program for people with brain tumors
This study tests a support program that helps people with brain tumors cope with their diagnosis and treatment. The program uses acceptance and commitment therapy, which focuses on accepting difficult emotions and committing to actions that improve well-being.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 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+ - NCT05639465Recruiting
Prevent mental health symptoms in kids after disasters
This study tests an intervention to help children who were affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and another major disaster avoid later mental health symptoms. It may help families by offering support before problems get worse.
Bradenton, FloridaAges 8–14 - NCT04933851RecruitingPhase 2
Support for emotional distress in adults with type 1 diabetes
This study tests an emotional support program to help people with type 1 diabetes who feel significant diabetes-related distress. It may improve how you cope and support better diabetes outcomes.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07096271Recruiting
Relationship education for military couples
This study tests a relationship education program designed for military couples. It aims to help couples strengthen their bond and improve communication through a retreat.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT06887049Recruiting
Screening for emotional health in type 2 diabetes
This study tests a program to regularly screen and support emotional health in adults with type 2 diabetes and high blood sugar (A1C greater than 8%). It aims to improve both emotional well-being and diabetes management.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT06878092Recruiting
A support program for young refugees with emotional distress
This trial tests a program called Problem Management Plus with Emotional Processing (PM+EP) for youth who were forced to leave their home country. It aims to reduce stress and improve daily functioning. If you are a young refugee between 16 and 25 years old and feel very anxious or down, this might help you learn ways to cope.
StockholmAges 16–25 - NCT07141056Recruiting
Emotional stress and immunotherapy for liver cancer
This study looks at how emotional stress affects how well immunotherapy works for liver cancer. It is for people with liver cancer who are about to start immunotherapy, either before or after surgery, or as first treatment for advanced cancer.
Zhanjiang, GuangdongAges 18 years+ - NCT07483333Recruiting
Comparing two group therapies for kids with medical conditions and trauma
This study compares two types of group therapy for youth ages 8–18 who have a chronic medical condition and trauma-related distress. The goal is to see which type of group helps kids feel better and handle their health challenges.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 8–18
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for distress, emotional?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 42 recruiting distress, emotional 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 distress, emotional 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 distress, emotional 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.