Clinical trials
Emotional Dysfunction clinical trials
Below are recruiting emotional dysfunction clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 12 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- 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 - NCT05779761Recruiting
Brief coping exercises for high distress and worry
This study tests brief coping interventions to help people who feel very worried, stuck in negative thoughts, or overly self-critical. You would likely complete short activities using your smartphone and internet while the study checks how your distress changes over time.
New York, New YorkAges 18–65 - NCT06782074Recruiting
Epilepsy's impact on thinking and emotions in teens
This study looks at how idiopathic generalized epilepsy affects thinking skills and emotions in adolescents aged 11 to 18. It aims to better understand these effects to improve care.
PaviaAges 11–17 - 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 - NCT05859126Enrolling by invitation
Choline supplement study on teens’ learning and thinking
This study follows children of mothers who previously took a choline supplement, and it tests how those children think and learn when they reach age 13. It looks at whether earlier choline intake during pregnancy is linked to better or different thinking skills in adolescence.
Ithaca, New YorkAges 13–13 - 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 - NCT05907421Recruiting
Study of emotional control in teens who self-harm
This study looks at how emotion control works in teens who have self-harmed (NSSI) in everyday situations, using brain and behavior measurements. You might help researchers understand what triggers and maintains self-harm, which could guide future supports.
Chengdu, SichuanAges 15–18 - NCT05981612Recruiting
How emotions affect decision-making in teens who self-harm
This study looks at how strong emotions affect decision-making in teenagers who sometimes hurt themselves without wanting to die (called NSSI). If you join, you'll have an MRI brain scan and do some computer tasks to help us understand this link.
Chengdu, SichuanAges 15–18 - 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+ - NCT07622589Enrolling by invitation
How stress affects your body during market and news volatility
This study tracks how financial market changes, work stress, and news exposure affect your body's stress response using a wearable device and smartphone app. Researchers want to understand the connection between stress and physical health markers during uncertain times.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT06912438Enrolling by invitation
Emotional release after dry needling for jaw and head pain
This study tests whether a dry needling technique (trigger point needling) can help release emotional tension and reduce pain from muscle knots in the head and neck. It may be a good option if you have jaw or headache pain related to muscle tightness.
Tel Aviv, IsraelAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for emotional dysfunction?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 12 recruiting emotional dysfunction 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 dysfunction 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 dysfunction 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.