Clinical trials
Emotional Stress clinical trials
Below are recruiting emotional stress clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 65 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06899308Recruiting
Health check for university students
This study checks the health of students at two universities in Germany. It uses online surveys and interviews to monitor well-being over time.
BremenAges 18 years+ - NCT05949047Recruiting
Phone-based training for family caregivers of Alzheimer’s patients
This study tests a smartphone program that teaches skills to better manage emotions for people who provide unpaid care for someone with Alzheimer’s disease. It may help caregivers feel less overwhelmed and cope more effectively during daily stress.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07115186Recruiting
School program to build resilience in teens
This study tests a school-based program designed to help middle school students in rural China learn how to cope with stress and build resilience. If you are a middle school student attending regular classes and can hear, speak, read, and write well enough to join activities, you may be able to participate.
Hebei, BaodingAges 10–18 - NCT05666726Recruiting
Study how stress and body feelings affect choices
This study tests how changes in your internal body feelings (like heart rate and awareness of bodily sensations) and stress can affect decision-making and self-reflection. It may help researchers understand how thoughts, feelings, and body signals connect—especially in people vulnerable to anxiety or depression.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–55 - NCT07628569Recruiting
Yoga and values work to help parents of children with special needs
This study tests whether yoga classes and talking about your personal values can help parents of children with special needs feel less stressed and better able to manage their emotions. You would attend group sessions combining gentle movement and conversations about what matters most to you.
ÇorumAges 18 years+ - NCT07781670Recruiting
Brain and body responses to physical and emotional stress
This study looks at how your brain and body (heart rate, etc.) respond to sudden physical and emotional stress. You will do tasks like placing your hand in cold water or viewing emotional images while we record your brain activity with EEG. The results may help understand how stress affects health.
Pavia, LombardyAges 18 years+ - NCT06849388Recruiting
HeartMath for ICU nurses: stress and emotional health
This trial tests a program called HeartMath, which uses simple techniques to help nurses manage stress, boost emotional energy, and feel more in control. If you're an ICU nurse, you may be eligible to join.
Damanhūr, DamanhourAges 18–60 - 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 - NCT07305415Recruiting
Emotion support program for dementia caregivers
This trial tests a program designed to help informal caregivers of people with dementia manage their expressed emotions. If you care for a loved one with dementia and feel emotionally stressed, this program may help you regulate your feelings and improve your caregiving experience.
Hong KongAges 18–100 - NCT07783516Recruiting
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for trauma relief in first responders
This study tests whether Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes, taken twice a week, can help first responders cope with trauma-related stress. You'll learn self-defense and mindfulness while tracking your stress levels.
Conroe, TexasAges 18 years+ - 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 - 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 - NCT07141056Recruiting
Emotional stress and immunotherapy for liver cancer
This study looks at how emotional stress affects how well immunotherapy works for liver cancer. It is for people with liver cancer who are about to start immunotherapy, either before or after surgery, or as first treatment for advanced cancer.
Zhanjiang, GuangdongAges 18 years+ - NCT06522243Recruiting
Mindful parenting for parents of teens with special needs
This trial explores a mindful parenting program designed for parents or caregivers of teenagers with special educational needs. It aims to help reduce stress and improve family relationships.
Hong KongAges 18 years+ - NCT06468111Recruiting
Can therapy dogs help kids during blood draws or dental work?
This study tests if having a gentle therapy dog nearby can help children ages 3 to 12 feel calmer and more comfortable during a blood draw or dental procedure. If your child likes dogs and needs one of these procedures, this might be a good fit.
LleidaAges 3–12 - NCT07264621Enrolling by invitation
A School Program to Support Behavior and Attendance
This study tests a program to help families and schools work together to support middle school students who've had behavior or attendance challenges. The program involves training for school staff and family participation using text messaging and online tools.
Cottage Grove, OregonAges 11 years+ - NCT07083700Recruiting
Fertility support study for new patients
This study tests a support program for people starting fertility treatment. It aims to see if extra guidance helps during your journey.
Houston, TexasAges 22–44 - NCT02621216Recruiting
Emotional stress check during heart stent procedure
This study looks at how emotional stress affects people during and around a heart stent procedure. It may help improve support for patients who feel anxious or stressed during coronary interventions.
Tilburg, North BrabantAges 18 years+ - NCT06141902Enrolling by invitation
Herbal tea for stem cell donor well-being
This study tests whether a special herbal tea (Jing Si Herbal Drink) can help people who donate stem cells feel better physically and emotionally. It is for healthy stem cell donors who are willing to drink the tea as part of the study.
Hualien CityAges 20–55 - 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+ - NCT06866028Recruiting
Brain training to improve emotion regulation using fNIRS feedback
This trial uses a brain imaging technique called fNIRS (a safe, non-invasive headband) to give you real-time feedback on your brain activity. The goal is to help you learn to improve your emotion regulation. It may be helpful if you have no major mental health conditions and want to try a new way to manage emotions.
Hong KongAges 18–30 - NCT06244888RecruitingPhase 2
Using new strategies to help maintain weight loss
This study tests a method to help people who have already lost weight keep it off. It uses a control systems engineering approach to provide personalized support.
Providence, Rhode IslandAges 18–70 - NCT07560241Enrolling by invitation
Art Therapy to Help Nursing Students With Stress and Mood
This study tests whether an art therapy program can help nursing students manage depression, anxiety, and stress. You'll participate in art therapy sessions and complete surveys about your mood and emotional skills.
Istanbul, IstanbulAges 17–23 - NCT07692269Recruiting
Mindfulness for emotional distress study
This study tests whether mindfulness can help reduce emotional distress. You will practice mindfulness and have your brain activity measured with EEG, a safe and painless way to record brainwaves.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–50
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for emotional stress?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 65 recruiting emotional stress 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 stress 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 stress 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.