Clinical trials
Emotional Disorders clinical trials
Below are recruiting emotional disorders clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 130 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06733883Recruiting
Music therapy for teens with emotional difficulties
This trial tests if music therapy can help adolescents aged 13 to 18 who are struggling with emotional challenges. If you join, you may attend music therapy sessions that could improve how you feel.
Oslo, NydalenAges 13–18 - 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 - NCT06630065Recruiting
Ketamine study for depression using brain scans
This trial uses brain scans to understand how ketamine affects negative emotions in people with depression. It may help explain why ketamine works and who benefits most.
Paris, ParisAges 18 years+ - 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+ - NCT05525962Recruiting
Study factors that affect development in foster children
This study looks at how different stress and support factors may influence how children and teens grow and cope while they are involved with child protective services. It may help clinicians understand what supports work best for children in care.
CanteleuAges Up to 16 years - NCT05117255Recruiting
Online therapy study for anxiety in residential alcohol treatment
This study tests an internet-based, interactive version of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for anxiety symptoms. It’s designed for people getting mainly alcohol-focused treatment in a residential program, to see if the online approach works and is feasible for you.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 18–65 - NCT07738081Enrolling by invitation
Testing a new therapy for substance use and emotional health
This trial is testing a new type of therapy (the Unified Protocol) that helps people who are in treatment for substance use and also have depression or anxiety. The goal is to see if this approach can improve emotional well-being and reduce substance use.
OviedoAges 18 years+ - NCT07129941Recruiting
Unified group therapy for anxiety and depression
This study tests a group therapy program for adults aged 18-40 with anxiety or depression. It aims to help people learn skills to manage their emotions and symptoms together in a supportive group setting at a university clinic.
Bergen, VestlandAges 18–40 - NCT07207512Recruiting
Emotion-focused therapy for prolonged grief
This trial tests a type of talking therapy that helps people process intense grief. It may help you if you've been struggling with grief for six months or more.
Madrid, MadridAges 18 years+ - NCT07303270Recruiting
Emotions study for adults with intellectual disabilities
This study looks at how adults with intellectual developmental disorder experience emotions. It aims to understand emotional processes better, which could help improve support and care.
BronAges 18–35 - NCT07273695Recruiting
Real-world treatment effects for kids with ADHD or behavior issues
This study looks at how well treatments work in real life for children with ADHD, emotional outbursts, or behavior problems. It helps doctors understand what truly helps kids in daily life.
Bosisio Parini, LeccoAges 8–15 - NCT07286305Recruiting
Media and Mental Health Study for Adults
This study looks at how media affects mental health. If you're an adult English speaker who has been treated at WHC for at least 6 months and are not currently in crisis or dependent on substances, you may be able to join.
Tucson, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT05427123Recruiting
Study for kids and teens with bipolar or cyclothymic disorder
This trial is testing treatments for children and teens (ages 9–19) who have been diagnosed with bipolar disorder or cyclothymic disorder. It also requires regular participation from a caregiver so the team can track symptoms and response over time.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 9–19 - NCT07622654Recruiting
Emotion-Focused Therapy for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
This study tests whether a therapy called Emotion-Focused Acceptance and Commitment Therapy can reduce the severity of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) symptoms. The therapy teaches you to accept unwanted thoughts and commit to living according to your values rather than fighting the thoughts.
Istanbul, IstanbulAges 18–65 - NCT05726721Recruiting
Study of treatment targets for binge eating disorder
This trial studies how binge eating disorder behaves during treatment and compares patterns over time. It may help by improving future treatment approaches for people with binge eating disorder.
Aarhus, Central JutlandAges 18 years+ - NCT06996275Recruiting
Attachment and PTSD in French Military: A Study
This study looks at how attachment style affects emotions in French military personnel with PTSD. It tests a method called 'security priming' to see if it helps with emotional connection. If you are in the military and have PTSD, this trial may help understand and improve your emotional responses.
Brétigny-sur-OrgeAges 18–65 - NCT06563466Recruiting
Pegasus: Better treatment for emotional instability
This study tests a new way to treat emotionally unstable personality disorder (also called borderline personality disorder) by including family or close friends in therapy. It aims to see if this approach improves how patients feel and function.
CopenhagenAges 18 years+ - NCT05569018Recruiting
Spanish blended group therapy for anxiety and depression symptoms
This study tests whether a group therapy program delivered in both online and in-person formats can reduce emotional symptoms like anxiety and depression. If you qualify, you may be assigned to receive this structured group treatment during the study period.
Castellon, CastellónAges 18 years+ - NCT06933537Recruiting
Personalized brain stimulation for emotional disorders in MS and NMOSD
This trial tests if a gentle brain stimulation technique can help with anxiety in people with multiple sclerosis (MS) or neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD). It uses a mild electrical current through the scalp to regulate mood, and the treatment is customized to each person.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–65 - NCT07709468Enrolling by invitation
Virtual reality for emotion regulation in teens
This study tests whether using virtual reality exercises can help teenagers in the hospital manage their emotions better. If you are 11-18 and have trouble with emotion regulation, this may be a way to learn new coping skills.
ZurichAges 11–18 - NCT05527509Recruiting
Study of risk and resilience in new RCMP cadets
This study follows people as they start RCMP Cadet Training to learn what factors affect “risk” and “resilience” (how well someone adapts under stress). It may help improve support for cadets during training.
Regina, SaskatchewanAges 19–57 - NCT07221864Recruiting
Emotions and brain activity in bipolar disorder
This study uses brain scans to understand emotions in bipolar disorder. It compares people with bipolar who are currently depressed or in a mixed state to healthy volunteers, and involves up to two visits to the research center.
Tulsa, OklahomaAges 18–65 - NCT06412315Recruiting
Brain scan study of emotion and a common antidepressant
This study uses a powerful MRI scanner to look at how a part of the brain called the amygdala responds to emotional tasks, and whether a common antidepressant called citalopram affects that response. It may help researchers understand how these treatments work for mental health conditions.
Oxford, OxfordshireAges 18–40 - NCT06274567Recruiting
Brain stimulation for emotion in bipolar depression
This study tests a safe, non-invasive brain stimulation technique called iTBS to see if it can help people with bipolar disorder better manage their emotions during a depressive episode. It may offer a new option for those who are still feeling depressed despite stable medication.
Charlestown, MassachusettsAges 24–65
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for emotional disorders?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 130 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
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.