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
- NCT06469333Recruiting
Can a memory task help reduce trauma symptoms before therapy?
This study tests whether a computer-based working memory task can help reduce symptoms of trauma and stress in people who are waiting to start therapy. If you have ongoing PTSD or severe stress and haven't yet started counseling, this could be a way to get early help from home.
Vandœuvre-lès-NancyAges 18–65 - NCT06472115Recruiting
Parent-led therapy for autistic children who need routines
This study tests a program where parents help their autistic children who really struggle with changes in routines (insistence on sameness). It aims to reduce the need for family members to constantly adjust to these behaviors.
Stanford, CaliforniaAges 6–11 - NCT07435974Recruiting
Online treatment for binge eating in Chile
This trial tests an online program to help adults in Chile who have frequent binge eating and are overweight. It aims to reduce binge eating and improve health without changing your current medications if they are stable.
Temuco, La AraucaníaAges 18 years+ - NCT06341413Recruiting
Teens with PTSD: sleep and emotion study
This study looks at how sleep affects the way teens with PTSD process emotions. It involves MRI scans and overnight sleep visits to understand the brain better. Participation may help researchers develop better treatments for PTSD in young people.
Madison, WisconsinAges 14–18 - NCT07021274Recruiting
DBT skills training for autistic adults with emotion regulation issues
This study tests a type of therapy called DBT skills training to help autistic adults who have trouble managing their emotions. The training teaches practical skills to cope with intense feelings and improve daily life.
MoldeAges 18 years+ - NCT05133804RecruitingPhase 2
Testing two medications for PTSD attention and emotions
This Phase 2 study tests whether reboxetine or methylphenidate can improve attention and emotional or sensory problems in adults with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). You may be eligible if you have a confirmed PTSD diagnosis and are able to meet medication and safety requirements.
AfulaAges 20–60 - NCT07219992Recruiting
Parent-led treatment for teens with anxiety
This study tests a program that helps parents learn ways to support their teenager who has an anxiety disorder, like social anxiety or panic attacks. The goal is to see if this parent-based approach can reduce the teen's anxiety without the teen needing to attend therapy sessions.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 14–17 - NCT06179953Recruiting
Emotional skills training with a social robot
This trial tests whether a social robot can help children improve their emotional and communication skills. It is designed for children who can speak in sentences and connect ideas to talk about events.
Messina, ItalyAges 5–10 - NCT06975280Recruiting
PTSD therapy for unaccompanied refugee teens in Greece
This study tests a talking therapy (Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) to help unaccompanied refugee minors aged 15-18 who have PTSD or stress symptoms from trauma. It aims to see if the therapy reduces distress and helps them feel better.
AthensAges 15–18 - NCT07367256Recruiting
Virtual reality for emotion understanding in autistic children
This trial uses virtual reality to help children with autism better understand emotions. It may improve how they recognize and respond to feelings.
Messina, ItalyAges 7–10 - NCT05548322Recruiting
Testing touch feedback for prosthetic limbs in healthy people
This study tests how well a prosthetic touch system can give realistic sensory feedback. It aims to improve how prosthetic users feel touch and movement, based on controlled testing in volunteers.
MarseilleAges 20–70 - NCT06859918Recruiting
Social skills program for adults with autism
This study tests a social and emotional program called TUNE In 3.0 for adults with autism. It is designed to help improve social connections and emotional well-being.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05977439Recruiting
Brain training for depression recovery
This study uses brain imaging and stimulation to help people with depression learn how to regulate their emotions better. It aims to find out if targeting specific brain networks can improve symptoms.
Charleston, South CarolinaAges 18–65 - NCT07041502Recruiting
Aut-CARE: Helping young autistic adults think and feel better
This study tests an online program for young adults (16-30) with autism to help them think more clearly, solve problems, and manage emotions. It's designed for people without intellectual disability who already attend services at the Friends Foundation.
Barcelona, CataloniaAges 16–30 - NCT06352463Recruiting
Social anxiety treatment for child and parent together
This study tests a therapy for social anxiety that involves both the child and a parent. It aims to help children and teens who struggle with social anxiety by working together with their parent in treatment sessions.
Delft, South HollandAges 8–16 - NCT05701111Recruiting
School-based treatment for teens with trauma symptoms
This study tests a school-based approach to help teens who have experienced trauma and now have post-trauma symptoms. It also collects emotional and physical (biologic) information to understand how treatment may help.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 11–17 - NCT07676110Recruiting
Music and nature visuals for emotional well-being
This study tests if listening to enhanced music and watching natural visuals can improve your emotional health. You'll use your own headphones and a smartphone or tablet to take part.
Fort Collins, ColoradoAges 13 years+ - NCT05748808Recruiting
Biofeedback and virtual reality for controlling aggressive outbursts
This trial tests whether biofeedback plus virtual reality training can help people recognize emotions and gain better control over aggressive outbursts. It’s designed for people who have ADHD, Asperger syndrome, or oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) and still have frequent, hard-to-control aggression.
SevilleAges 10–16 - NCT06577779RecruitingPhase 4
Testing Jornay PM for adult ADHD symptoms into the evening
This study tests if Jornay PM, a long-acting ADHD medication, helps control symptoms, focus, and emotions throughout the day and into the early evening in adults with ADHD. It is an open-label study, meaning everyone knows they are getting the medication, and then they are randomly assigned to different observation groups.
New York, New YorkAges 18–60 - NCT06799962Recruiting
AI and virtual reality for eating behavior treatment
This trial tests if combining artificial intelligence with virtual reality can help people with anorexia or bulimia nervosa improve their eating behaviors. It may help by providing a new rehabilitation tool that supports standard care.
Messina, ItalyAges 15–40 - NCT06496139Recruiting
Online therapy for emotional symptoms before your period
This study tests an online therapy program to help with intense emotional symptoms before your period. It may be a good fit if you have been diagnosed with PMDD and speak Swedish.
Uppsala, Uppsala CountyAges 18–45 - NCT05040542Recruiting
Brain scans of social emotions in infants
This study uses brain testing (including MRI scanning) to better understand how young children’s brains support social emotions and communication. It may help researchers learn what brain patterns look like in typical early development.
Xiamen, FujianAges Up to 6 years - NCT05740735Recruiting
Testing sound-based brain signals to predict recovery after severe brain injury
This study checks how a brain responds to two kinds of sounds—neutral tones and emotional sounds—in people with a persistent disorder of consciousness after a serious event like stroke, head injury, or cardiac arrest. The goal is to see whether these brain “signal” tests can help doctors predict outcomes.
Paris, IDFAges 18 years+ - NCT05217589Recruiting
Mood and emotions study on eating before exercise
This study looks at how different moods and emotions affect your body’s responses to eating a sports drink before you exercise. You may need to run for 30 minutes and watch/listen to video clips during the study.
Norfolk, VirginiaAges 18–55
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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
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.