Clinical trials
Emotional Disorders clinical trials
Below are recruiting emotional disorders clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 128 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06085222Recruiting
App and computer study for stress in daily cannabis users
This study tests if a smartphone app and computer program can help regular cannabis users manage stress. It is for people who use cannabis daily or nearly daily and feel stressed.
Tallahassee, FloridaAges 18–30 - NCT07138417Recruiting
Compassion-Based family help for teens with depression or anxiety
This study tests a compassion-based family program for teens ages 12-18 dealing with depression or anxiety. It aims to improve emotional well-being by involving both the teen and a parent in therapy.
Hefei, AnhuiAges 12–18 - NCT06858540Recruiting
Blended therapy for teens who self-harm
This trial tests a type of talk therapy to help teens who have hurt themselves on purpose (non-suicidal self-injury). It mixes in-person sessions with online tools to teach better coping skills and reduce self-harm.
Changsha, HunanAges 12–17 - NCT05289258Recruiting
Barlow-style program for thinking and memory problems after breast cancer
This trial tests a structured “Barlow Protocol” program to help improve mild to moderate thinking and memory problems in people who finished breast cancer chemotherapy. It may help if your cognitive symptoms started after treatment and you’re not already in similar therapy.
CórdobaAges 18–70 - NCT05930886Recruiting
Focus groups with diverse parents about child mental health
This study brings together Black and Hispanic/Latino parents or caregivers to discuss what it’s like to seek help for a child’s attention or emotional challenges. Your feedback helps researchers test whether a future treatment and support program would be practical and acceptable for families.
Portland, OregonAges 18–80 - NCT06133231Recruiting
ADHD research with Black and Hispanic families
This study tests if a new approach to ADHD research works well with diverse families. It involves taking supplements and collecting samples at home to see how the body responds.
Portland, OregonAges 6–17 - NCT05803343Recruiting
Testing added benefits of including dogs for autism emotion control
This study tests whether adding dogs to therapy or activities helps children with autism better manage strong emotions and reactions. It may help families who are concerned about emotion outbursts or difficulty regulating feelings.
Cincinnati, OhioAges 8–15 - NCT07117058Recruiting
Anxiety and depression screening for young cancer survivors
This study tests a quick tool to identify anxiety or depression in children, teens, and young adults who have finished intensive cancer treatment and are now in remission. It aims to help doctors provide better mental health support.
CaenAges 7–25 - NCT06158581Recruiting
Comparing two emotion therapies for autistic youth and adults
This study compares two different types of emotional support therapies to see which works better for autistic youth and young adults who have high emotional reactivity or distress. You'll be asked about your feelings and experiences, and your support person (like a parent or friend) can help answer questions too.
Tuscaloosa, AlabamaAges 10–30 - NCT07259109Enrolling by invitation
Understanding mental health in teens
This study looks at how mental health conditions affect teenagers aged 12 to 20. It may help doctors better understand and support teens with these challenges.
Messina, ItalyAges 12–20 - NCT05235919RecruitingPhase 2
rTMS therapy to help children manage autism-related self-control
This Phase 2 study tests a brain-stimulation treatment (rTMS) to improve self-regulation—like calming down and managing impulses—in children with autism. It may help if your child struggles with self-control and can safely have this kind of treatment.
Toronto, OntarioAges 9–18 - NCT06489639Recruiting
School therapy for social anxiety in teens
This study tests a talk therapy for teens with social anxiety, done at school. It aims to help you feel less anxious in social situations using a practical, step-by-step approach.
Tampere, PirkanmaaAges 12–17 - NCT07040462Recruiting
Parent-child therapy after the 2023 Turkish earthquake
This study tests a therapy for young children (ages 3–6) and their parents who lived through the 2023 Kahramanmaraş earthquake. It aims to help kids heal from trauma by improving the parent-child bond through weekly sessions.
Istanbul, IstanbulAges 3–65 - NCT06012045Recruiting
Cue exposure therapy for emotional eating
This study tests a new therapy that helps people who eat in response to negative emotions, like stress or sadness. It may help you break the link between feelings and overeating.
Hong KongAges 18 years+ - NCT06136572Recruiting
Study on assertiveness and emotions in Tourette's
This study looks at how people with Tourette's syndrome manage emotions and assertiveness. It may help doctors understand the challenges patients face.
Clermont-Ferrand, FranceAges 18 years+ - NCT06829303Recruiting
Brain training for social skills in autism
This study tests a brain-computer interface training program designed to help people with autism better understand social cues and monitor their own mistakes. The goal is to improve social thinking and self-awareness through non-invasive brain training.
CoimbraAges 16–55 - NCT05626374Enrolling by invitation
Remote check-in tool to reduce dropout in training
This study tests whether adding a remote, self-report tool for distress (how overwhelmed or unwell someone feels) improves how many people complete a vocational training program. It’s meant to support people using the usual case management, but with extra remote check-ins.
Barrie, OntarioAges 18–49 - NCT06311136Recruiting
Mood support through a smartphone app
This trial tests a smartphone-based program designed to help people manage their emotions in the moment. It may be especially helpful if you currently have mild to moderate depression.
HeidelbergAges 18–65 - NCT05414708Recruiting
Art therapy for veterans with PTSD symptoms
This study tests whether art therapy can improve emotional well-being in military members who have significant PTSD symptoms. You would answer questionnaires and likely take part in art-making sessions as part of the treatment being studied.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–64 - NCT07378254Recruiting
Emotional strength program for Black young adults
This study tests a program designed to help Black young adults build emotional strength after a traumatic experience. It aims to see if the program can improve well-being and resilience.
Piscataway, New JerseyAges 18–35 - NCT05788783Recruiting
6-week dog training program for youth in outpatient mental health care
This study tests whether a structured dog training program is practical and helpful for youth who are already getting outpatient mental health services. You may be able to participate in a 6-week program if you can attend every week and have no safety concerns with dogs.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 8–17 - NCT05840198Recruiting
Dog-assisted therapy for youth in residential care
This study tests whether a structured therapy program with a canine (dog) can improve outcomes for youth receiving residential inpatient services. If you qualify, you would be asked to complete baseline tasks and, if assigned, attend at least one of the dog-therapy sessions over about 6 weeks.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 8–18 - NCT06499051Recruiting
Study of French sexual offenders in legal care
This study looks at the health and background of people in France who have committed sexual offenses and are involved with the legal system. The goal is to better understand their needs and how to help them.
BronAges 18 years+ - NCT06662357Recruiting
Family Connections mental health and substance use support for youth
This trial provides integrated mental health and substance use assessments for children and teens ages 3 to 18. It's designed for families who've been referred by their primary care doctor and have MassHealth insurance.
Cambridge, MassachusettsAges 3–18
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for emotional disorders?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 128 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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