Clinical trials
Emotions clinical trials
Below are recruiting emotions clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 394 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT05289258Recruiting
Barlow-style program for thinking and memory problems after breast cancer
This trial tests a structured “Barlow Protocol” program to help improve mild to moderate thinking and memory problems in people who finished breast cancer chemotherapy. It may help if your cognitive symptoms started after treatment and you’re not already in similar therapy.
CórdobaAges 18–70 - NCT05299814Recruiting
Study how parent emotion skills affect ADHD treatment
This study looks at whether helping parents manage their emotions can improve how their child with ADHD does. You may be asked to track emotions and behavior at home to better understand what supports work best.
Hershey, PennsylvaniaAges 5–12 - NCT05393492Recruiting
Emotion and behavior skills after a brain injury
This study tests a structured program to help people after a brain injury manage emotions and challenging behaviors, and to reduce distress for them and their families. If you (or your family member) can participate safely and understand the activities in French, you may be invited to join a group and assessments.
Illkirch-GraffenstadenAges 18 years+ - NCT05393830Recruiting
Study tests how sleep loss affects emotion control
This study looks at how losing sleep changes a person’s ability to manage emotions. You may need to do brain scans (fMRI), and you would be asked to avoid alcohol and recreational drugs during the study.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–40 - NCT05412862Recruiting
Improving mood after a recent heart event
This study looks at whether increasing positive emotions after an acute heart problem (like a heart attack or unstable angina) can help patients feel and function better. You may be eligible if you had a recent heart event and are not currently getting enough physical activity.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–95 - NCT05420051Recruiting
Program to boost happiness and emotional well-being in type 2 diabetes
This trial tests whether a support program using messages and coaching can improve emotional well-being and happiness for people with type 2 diabetes. It may also encourage healthier activity, especially if you’re currently not very active.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT05427123Recruiting
Study for kids and teens with bipolar or cyclothymic disorder
This trial is testing treatments for children and teens (ages 9–19) who have been diagnosed with bipolar disorder or cyclothymic disorder. It also requires regular participation from a caregiver so the team can track symptoms and response over time.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 9–19 - NCT05440214Recruiting
Therapy to reduce suicide risk in people with psychosis
This trial tests an approach aimed at emotional ups-and-downs to help lower suicide risk in people who have psychosis and are at higher risk for suicidal thoughts or behaviors. If you qualify, you would get outpatient mental health care while participating in the study.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT05486793Recruiting
Study of treatment for PTSD symptoms during pregnancy
This study looks at a treatment approach for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or PTSD-like symptoms in pregnant people. It may help reduce PTSD symptoms during pregnancy, as long as you meet the symptom and care-planning requirements.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–50 - NCT05525962Recruiting
Study factors that affect development in foster children
This study looks at how different stress and support factors may influence how children and teens grow and cope while they are involved with child protective services. It may help clinicians understand what supports work best for children in care.
CanteleuAges Up to 16 years - NCT05527509Recruiting
Study of risk and resilience in new RCMP cadets
This study follows people as they start RCMP Cadet Training to learn what factors affect “risk” and “resilience” (how well someone adapts under stress). It may help improve support for cadets during training.
Regina, SaskatchewanAges 19–57 - NCT05529264Recruiting
EEG study in adults with epilepsy and brain recordings
This study uses brain recordings to better understand epilepsy signals. It may help people who need EEG monitoring for clinical care, and it may also use healthy adults as comparison participants.
Lebanon, New HampshireAges 18 years+ - 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 - 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 - NCT05569018Recruiting
Spanish blended group therapy for anxiety and depression symptoms
This study tests whether a group therapy program delivered in both online and in-person formats can reduce emotional symptoms like anxiety and depression. If you qualify, you may be assigned to receive this structured group treatment during the study period.
Castellon, CastellónAges 18 years+ - NCT05639465Recruiting
Prevent mental health symptoms in kids after disasters
This study tests an intervention to help children who were affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and another major disaster avoid later mental health symptoms. It may help families by offering support before problems get worse.
Bradenton, FloridaAges 8–14 - NCT05674357Recruiting
Training therapists to help people with cancer distress
This trial trains therapists in evidence-based treatments to reduce distress related to cancer and cancer care. You may be able to join if you’re being treated or followed at MGH Cancer Center and your distress level is high.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - 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 - 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+ - 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+ - 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 - NCT05765110Recruiting
Tracking speech, movement, and thinking in Parkinson’s disease
This study looks at how people with Parkinson’s disease speak, move, and think to see whether these patterns can act like a “biomarker” (a measurable sign) of the disease. It also involves healthy volunteers to compare results.
PragueAges 30–75 - 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 - NCT05788783Recruiting
6-week dog training program for youth in outpatient mental health care
This study tests whether a structured dog training program is practical and helpful for youth who are already getting outpatient mental health services. You may be able to participate in a 6-week program if you can attend every week and have no safety concerns with dogs.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 8–17
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for emotions?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 394 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.