Clinical trials
Emotional Disorders clinical trials
Below are recruiting emotional disorders clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 131 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07458100Recruiting
Step-by-step digital therapy for emotional disorders
This trial tests a digital stepped-care program for people with emotional disorders like depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, or eating disorders. It uses online tools to help manage symptoms, and you may access different levels of support based on your needs.
BeijingAges 18–65 - 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 - NCT06928480Recruiting
Unified Protocol for Emotional Health in Long COVID
This study tests a program to help people with Long COVID manage emotional difficulties like depression or anxiety. It combines different therapy approaches into one treatment, which you can receive online from home.
Zaragoza, ZaragozaAges 18 years+ - NCT06566235Recruiting
Testing DBT therapy for teens with emotional issues in Taiwan
This trial is testing a type of talk therapy called Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), adapted for teenagers in Taiwan who struggle with strong emotions like sadness, worry, or hyperactivity. The study will see if this culturally-adjusted therapy helps teens feel better and manage their emotions.
TaipeiAges 12–18 - NCT05712057Recruiting
Brain stimulation vs therapy for emotion regulation problems
This trial compares a type of brain stimulation (rTMS) to therapy to help people better manage strong emotions. You may be eligible if you have ongoing difficulties with emotion control and meet specific mood, anxiety, or related symptom criteria.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 18–55 - NCT06373484Recruiting
Matching treatment for kids with disruptive behavior and their parents
This study aims to find the best treatment approach for children with disruptive behavior by matching them to either group or individual therapy. It could help if your child struggles with behavior like defiance or conduct issues, and you're willing to participate in treatment.
Toronto, OntarioAges 6–12 - NCT06909669Recruiting
Brief therapy for anxiety, depression, or physical symptoms
This study tests short-term psychological treatments to help people with mild or moderate emotional symptoms like anxiety, depression, or physical complaints (such as pain or fatigue) that may be linked to stress. The goal is to see if these brief therapies can improve how you feel.
Córdoba, CórdobaAges 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 - NCT07557017Recruiting
Emotional Disorder Treatment Study Using Unified Protocol
This study tests a structured therapy approach called the Unified Protocol, designed to treat multiple emotional disorders (like depression, anxiety, and OCD) with one flexible treatment. Researchers want to see if this approach helps people manage their symptoms over 14 weeks of outpatient therapy.
PragueAges 18 years+ - NCT06936397Recruiting
Cognitive therapy for schizophrenia: Brain changes and emotions
This trial tests a cognitive training program for people with schizophrenia to see if it improves thinking and emotional control, and how it affects brain activity measured by EEG.
IstanbulAges 18–55 - NCT06777693Enrolling by invitation
Unified Protocol for emotional disorders in older adults
This study tests a group therapy program for older adults with anxiety or depression. The program teaches skills to manage difficult emotions and improve emotional well-being.
Bergen, VestlandAges 65 years+ - NCT06864065Recruiting
Emotion regulation in binge eating disorder study
This study looks at how women with binge eating disorder process emotions, focusing on brain activity in the prefrontal cortex. It aims to understand the emotional challenges related to binge eating.
BesançonAges 18–60 - NCT07759154RecruitingPhase 3
A study of centanafadine for adults with ADHD and emotional symptoms
This study tests an investigational medicine called centanafadine for adults with ADHD who also have trouble managing their emotions. The goal is to see if the medicine can help improve both attention and emotional control.
Gainesville, FloridaAges 18–65 - NCT04414215Recruiting
Emotion-focused brain training for schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder
This study tests a structured cognitive (thinking/skill) training program aimed at improving how people manage emotions. It may help by teaching emotion regulation skills alongside existing care.
Athens, GeorgiaAges 18–60 - NCT05989451Recruiting
Talk therapy for depression and anxiety
This trial tests a type of talk therapy called dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) adapted to help people with emotional disorders like depression or anxiety. It aims to improve emotional regulation and reduce symptoms.
TaipeiAges 18–65 - NCT06038721Recruiting
Unified Protocol for kids with emotional concerns
This trial tests a program called Unified Protocol for children ages 7–17 who have emotional difficulties like anxiety, depression, trauma, or obsessive-compulsive symptoms. It aims to help kids and their parents learn skills to manage these feelings together.
Coral Gables, FloridaAges 7–17 - NCT07100951Recruiting
Comparing two couples therapies for relationship distress
This study compares two types of couples therapy to see which is better at reducing relationship distress. If you and your partner are feeling unhappy or struggling, and either of you also has symptoms of depression or anxiety, this trial may offer free professional help.
IstanbulAges 24–65 - NCT07364799Recruiting
Sound therapy for stress in detained teens
This trial tests a multi-sensory therapy called SoundHeal for teens in juvenile detention. It uses sound and vibration to help with stress, anxiety, depression, or substance use.
San Luis Obispo, CaliforniaAges 12–18 - NCT07280481Recruiting
Mindfulness for emotional distress
This trial tests a weekly mindfulness program to help people with anxiety or depression. It aims to see if learning mindfulness can improve your emotional health.
BeijingAges 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 - NCT07325565Recruiting
Emotional health and immunotherapy for liver cancer
This trial studies how emotional well-being affects how well immunotherapy works for liver cancer. It is for people newly diagnosed with liver cancer who have not yet been treated.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 18–75 - NCT05200351Recruiting
Horse-assisted therapy for autistic teens who need more help regulating emotions
This trial tests whether working with horses can improve emotion control in autistic teens who did not get enough benefit from regular therapy. It focuses on safety and making sure participants can understand instructions and interact appropriately with horses.
Ede, GelderlandAges 11–18 - NCT06577675Recruiting
DBT group therapy for emotional dysregulation
This study tests a group therapy program (DBT) for people who have trouble managing their emotions. It includes those with different diagnoses (like borderline disorder, bipolar disorder, or PTSD) and aims to see how they improve over time.
Saint-Etienne, Saint Priest En JarezAges 18–65 - NCT07565129Recruiting
Mixed Reality Therapy for Eating Disorder Risk in Teens and Young Adults
This study tests a new virtual-reality based therapy called Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)—which teaches skills to manage difficult emotions—to help teenagers and young adults who show early warning signs of eating disorders. The goal is to prevent eating disorders from developing by improving how you handle emotions.
Barcelona, BarcelonaAges 13–35
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for emotional disorders?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 131 recruiting emotional disorders 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 emotional disorders 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 emotional disorders 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
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