Clinical trials
Emotions clinical trials
Below are recruiting emotions clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 377 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07221864Recruiting
Emotions and brain activity in bipolar disorder
This study uses brain scans to understand emotions in bipolar disorder. It compares people with bipolar who are currently depressed or in a mixed state to healthy volunteers, and involves up to two visits to the research center.
Tulsa, OklahomaAges 18–65 - 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+ - 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 - NCT07217925Recruiting
Neurofeedback for people with OCD and PTSD symptoms
This study tests whether a brain training technique called neurofeedback can improve well-being in people who have both OCD and post-traumatic stress symptoms. It is for adults on a therapy waiting list who do not have other serious untreated conditions.
Detroit, MichiganAges 18–90 - NCT07218757Recruiting
Trial of emotional awareness therapy for veterans with chronic pain
This study tests if a type of therapy that helps you understand and express emotions related to pain (called Emotional Awareness and Expression Therapy) can reduce chronic pain in veterans. It is designed for veterans who have had muscle or joint pain for at least 3 months and rate their pain as moderate or greater.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06883006RecruitingPhase 1
Sleep extension study for recent concussion recovery
This trial tests whether extending sleep helps young adults recover from a recent concussion. If you are 18-35 and had your first or second concussion 2-3 weeks ago, you may be able to join.
North Andover, MassachusettsAges 18–35 - NCT07209306Recruiting
Psychological help for migrants in Italy: The ADVANCE trial
This trial tests two WHO-designed psychological programs (called SH+ and DWM) to help migrants in Italy cope with stress, anxiety, and depression. You will be randomly assigned to one of the programs to see if they improve your mental health and well-being.
Verona, ItalyAges 18 years+ - NCT06933537Recruiting
Personalized brain stimulation for emotional disorders in MS and NMOSD
This trial tests if a gentle brain stimulation technique can help with anxiety in people with multiple sclerosis (MS) or neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD). It uses a mild electrical current through the scalp to regulate mood, and the treatment is customized to each person.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–65 - NCT06934954Recruiting
Emotion Skills Program for Early Teens
This program teaches young teens (ages 10-15) and their parents simple skills to handle difficult emotions. It is not for children who are in immediate danger or have severe learning problems.
New York, New YorkAges 10 years+ - NCT07193732Enrolling by invitation
Islamic chair-work for grieving Muslims
This trial tests a culturally adapted therapy for Muslims who lost a loved one 6 months to 5 years ago and still feel unresolved tension with that person. The therapy uses chair-work exercises grounded in Islamic principles to help process grief.
Istanbul, BaşakşehirAges 18 years+ - NCT05383495RecruitingPhase 3
Calming medicine during child laceration repair
This trial tests a calming/anxiety-reducing medicine to see if it helps children feel less scared during stitches for a skin cut. It may help make the repair process easier for children and their caregivers.
London, OntarioAges 2–12 - 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 - NCT07173608Recruiting
Meditation and thinking skills for teen mental health
This study tests whether learning meditation and a thinking skill called cognitive reappraisal (changing how you think about a situation) can help teens feel better and handle stress. It is for teens aged 15-18 who live in the US and can visit a hospital in Boston.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 15–18 - NCT05836688Recruiting
Biobehavioral program to help young testicular cancer survivors
This study tests a counseling-style (biobehavioral) program to help reduce upsetting outcomes in young adult testicular cancer survivors. It focuses on people who feel high distress after treatment and aims to improve well-being and coping.
Irvine, CaliforniaAges 18–39 - NCT07159347Recruiting
Daily stress and app for depressed children
This study aims to understand what daily stressors look like in children with signs of depression. Your child would use a smartphone app and answer questions to help design a game-like tool that teaches emotion management skills.
München, BavariaAges 8–12 - 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 - NCT07143357Recruiting
Recovering together: support for cardiac arrest survivors and caregivers
This study tests a mind-body program to help cardiac arrest survivors and their caregivers cope with emotional distress after the event. It combines in-person and video sessions to improve well-being together.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT07138417Recruiting
Family support program for teen depression and anxiety
This study tests a family-based program that teaches parents and teens skills for handling emotions and supporting each other at home. It may help reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety in teenagers.
Hefei, AnhuiAges 12–18 - NCT07142109Recruiting
Emotions in rehab study: therapists and soldiers views
This study explores how physical therapists and wounded soldiers feel about including emotional support in physical rehabilitation. It aims to understand their views on blending mental and physical care.
HaifaAges 18–35 - 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+ - NCT07129434Recruiting
Helping mothers with PCOS and their babies bond better
This study tests whether a special program can help mothers with PCOS and obesity improve their emotional connection with their babies. It may offer tools for healthier emotional growth for both mom and child.
OuluAges Any age - NCT07129941Recruiting
Unified group therapy for anxiety and depression
This study tests a group therapy program for adults aged 18-40 with anxiety or depression. It aims to help people learn skills to manage their emotions and symptoms together in a supportive group setting at a university clinic.
Bergen, VestlandAges 18–40 - NCT07124611Recruiting
Emotional support study for pancreatic cancer patients
This study offers a brief psychological intervention to help patients with pancreatic cancer manage emotional well-being before surgery. It is designed for newly diagnosed patients who are starting chemotherapy before surgery.
Columbus, OhioAges 18 years+ - 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.
AngersAges 7–25
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for emotions?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 377 recruiting emotions 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 emotions 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 emotions 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.