Clinical trials
Emotional Regulation clinical trials
Below are recruiting emotional regulation clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 122 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- 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 - NCT07669961Recruiting
Distraction cards vs toy squeezing for kids getting shots
This trial compares using distraction cards or a squeezable toy to help children aged 4–7 feel less pain and fear during a routine vaccination shot.
Mersin, ProvinceAges 4–7 - NCT06625151Recruiting
Perfectionism, Coping, and Emotion: A Feedback Study
This study looks at how perfectionism affects your daily emotions and coping. You'll get feedback explanations to help you understand your patterns better.
Montreal, QuebecAges 18–65 - NCT05657067Recruiting
Structured family therapy for teens with mild family problems
This pilot study tests whether a structured, structured family therapy approach is practical and helpful for teens and their families. It is meant for families dealing with mild problems and may offer new ways to work through conflict or stress together.
BussumAges 12–18 - 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 - 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 - NCT04793776Recruiting
MERA program to reduce aggression in PTSD
This trial tests a program called MERA to help people with PTSD-related symptoms manage emotions and reduce aggressive outbursts. It’s meant for Veterans who’ve had recent impulsive aggression and may benefit from structured skills practice and coaching.
Tampa, FloridaAges 18–64 - NCT07350083Recruiting
Parenting program for parents of preschool kids in Portugal
This trial tests a program called Tuning in to Kids® for parents of children aged 3 to 6. It aims to help parents support their child's emotions and behavior. If you live near Lisbon and speak Portuguese, you may be able to join.
LisbonAges 18–99 - NCT05781100Recruiting
Study of baby behavior and family technology use
This study looks at how babies’ behavior relates to how families use technology. You may be able to take part if you’re in late pregnancy and can follow up over time after your baby is born.
San Luis Obispo, CaliforniaAges Any age - 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 - 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+ - NCT07009522RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Emotion training group for autistic teens
This trial tests a group training program to help autistic teenagers understand and manage their emotions. It aims to improve emotional awareness and regulation skills.
Hamburg, Free and Hanseatic City of HamburgAges 13–18 - NCT07294183Recruiting
Emotion-focused support after kidney transplant
This study tests a program designed to help people who have had a kidney transplant learn new ways to manage their emotions and feel better overall. It uses talk-based activities to support your well-being after transplant.
AntalyaAges 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 - 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 - NCT07398781Recruiting
Mindfulness study for school children grades 3-7
This study tests if mindfulness and compassion programs in school can help children. If your child is in grades 3 through 7, they may be able to join.
Florence, FirenzeAges 8–13 - 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 - 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+ - 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 - NCT07015567Recruiting
Treating complex PTSD in displaced people
This study tests a psychotherapy for people with complex PTSD who are refugees or asylum seekers. It aims to help reduce trauma symptoms using culturally adapted talk therapy.
Hamburg, Free and Hanseatic City of HamburgAges 17 years+ - 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 - NCT05558527Recruiting
Study of how relationships affect noticing threat cues
This study looks at how being in a stable romantic relationship changes how you notice and react to threat-related cues. It may help researchers understand factors that shape fear and alertness, which could guide future mental health treatments.
Reno, NevadaAges 18–65 - NCT07083037Recruiting
Parent program to help kids' attention and behavior
This trial tests a program for mothers who have mild to moderate depression and whose child has attention or behavior problems. The program aims to improve both the mother's well-being and the child's behavior.
Winnipeg, ManitobaAges 18 years+ - 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
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for emotional regulation?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 122 recruiting emotional regulation 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 regulation 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 regulation 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.