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
- NCT06557642Recruiting
Laughing Gas and Emotional Thinking Study
This study tests how nitrous oxide (laughing gas) affects your emotions and thinking. It's looking for healthy volunteers ages 18 to 40 to see how the gas might change emotional processing.
OxfordAges 18–40 - NCT06732310Enrolling by invitationPhase 2
Prenatal and early childhood program to reduce child maltreatment
This study tests whether a program that starts during pregnancy and continues after birth can help reduce child abuse and neglect. It looks at how these programs work for mothers who have experienced intimate partner violence.
Notre Dame, IndianaAges 3 years+ - NCT06720753Recruiting
Skill use study for teens who self-injure
This study uses a smartphone app to track how teens cope with distress in real time. It aims to understand what helps reduce self-injury and suicidal thoughts, so better support can be offered.
Salt Lake City, UtahAges 13–18 - NCT06718491Recruiting
A smartphone program to reduce heavy drinking for people on opioid treatment
This study tests a brief smartphone-based program to help people reduce heavy drinking while they are receiving medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD). It aims to improve both alcohol and mental health outcomes.
Columbus, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT06725186Recruiting
Emotion coaching for teens with ADHD
This study tests a program that helps teens with ADHD learn to manage their emotions more effectively. You and your child would take part in weekly sessions with a coach who teaches emotion regulation skills.
Blacksburg, VirginiaAges 11–16 - NCT05840198Recruiting
Dog-assisted therapy for youth in residential care
This study tests whether a structured therapy program with a canine (dog) can improve outcomes for youth receiving residential inpatient services. If you qualify, you would be asked to complete baseline tasks and, if assigned, attend at least one of the dog-therapy sessions over about 6 weeks.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 8–18 - NCT06652503Recruiting
Student wellness and emotional growth program
This trial tests a program called SWAG-R designed to help NSU undergraduate students build resilience and manage emotions. It may be a good fit if you are not currently in therapy or dealing with serious mental health issues.
Fort Lauderdale, FloridaAges 18 years+ - 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 - NCT06601140Recruiting
Testing a smartphone app for tracking depression symptoms
This study tests a smartphone-based emotional monitoring device (EMOCARE) to see if it can accurately measure your mood compared to a standard depression questionnaire. It may help researchers find a simpler way to track depression symptoms.
AgenAges 18 years+ - NCT06603064Recruiting
Brain stimulation study on stress and emotions
This study uses brain scans to understand how your brain responds to stress. You will complete tasks and answer questions while undergoing an MRI to help researchers learn more about emotional responses.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 30–50 - NCT06587230Recruiting
Tealeaf-NC: Teacher-led support for students in North Carolina
This study tests the Tealeaf program, where teachers and school staff work together to support students who may be struggling emotionally or behaviorally. It aims to help students in kindergarten through 8th grade who have elevated scores on a behavior and emotions questionnaire.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 5–99 - NCT06600126Recruiting
Emotional support for people with emphysema and their caregivers
This study tests a program that helps people with COPD (emphysema) who feel sad or down. You and a loved one will get weekly phone or video calls to learn ways to manage emotions and improve your quality of life.
Detroit, MichiganAges 18 years+ - NCT06597474RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Food-Body-Mind wellness program for preschoolers
This study tests a 16-week program called Food-Body-Mind that helps preschoolers and their families build healthy habits. It focuses on movement, eating well, and feeling good about your body, and is designed for children ages 3 to 5 in Head Start programs.
Jackson, MichiganAges 3–5 - NCT06567210Recruiting
Insomnia treatment and emotional memory regulation for mental health
This study tests whether treating insomnia can help regulate emotional memories overnight, which may reduce the risk of developing or worsening mental health conditions. You may be eligible if you have both insomnia and some anxiety symptoms.
Macquarie Park, New South WalesAges 18–45 - NCT06576076Recruiting
Cannabis, emotions, and risk study for teens
This study explores how daily cannabis use affects emotions and risk behaviors in teenagers. You'll answer quick surveys on your phone and wear a Fitbit for up to 3 months.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 12–18 - NCT06577779RecruitingPhase 4
Testing Jornay PM for adult ADHD symptoms into the evening
This study tests if Jornay PM, a long-acting ADHD medication, helps control symptoms, focus, and emotions throughout the day and into the early evening in adults with ADHD. It is an open-label study, meaning everyone knows they are getting the medication, and then they are randomly assigned to different observation groups.
New York, New YorkAges 18–60 - NCT06579183Recruiting
Health products for better mood and sleep
This trial tests health products to see if they can improve mood and sleep quality. It is for adults who are generally healthy and not currently struggling with mental health conditions.
Hong Kong, Hong KongAges 18–65 - NCT06531980Recruiting
Digital app for teens with mild to moderate anxiety
This trial tests a digital app to help teens with mild to moderate anxiety. If you are 13–16, live in Bergen, and feel anxious often, this app might help you manage your worries and get back to doing things you enjoy.
Bergen, VestlandAges 13–16 - NCT06563466Recruiting
Pegasus: Better treatment for emotional instability
This study tests a new way to treat emotionally unstable personality disorder (also called borderline personality disorder) by including family or close friends in therapy. It aims to see if this approach improves how patients feel and function.
CopenhagenAges 18 years+ - NCT05991154Recruiting
JoyPop app study for Indigenous young adults on a wait-list
This study tests a mobile app called JoyPop designed to help improve mental health and well-being. It is for Indigenous young adults who are waiting for counseling services at Dilico Anishinabek Family Care.
Thunder Bay, OntarioAges 18–25 - NCT06511674Recruiting
Nerve pain risk study for cancer patients
This study looks at why some people with cancer develop nerve pain (neuropathic pain) during treatment. By tracking your health and symptoms, researchers hope to find ways to predict and prevent this side effect.
AjaccioAges 18 years+ - NCT05902234Recruiting
Using body maps to study children’s pain emotions
This study looks at how children with pain and their parents describe emotions connected to where it hurts using “body maps.” It may help researchers better understand emotional and pain experiences in families.
HelsinkiAges 10–80 - NCT06239545Recruiting
JoyPop app for mental health support in young adults
This trial tests a mobile app called JoyPop designed to help young adults manage their mental health while they wait for services. It aims to see if using the app can improve well-being and reduce distress.
Thunder Bay, OntarioAges 18–25 - NCT06239519Recruiting
JoyPop mobile app for youth mental health
This trial is testing a mobile app called JoyPop to help youth with their mental health while they wait for counselling. Participants use the app for a few weeks and share feedback.
Thunder Bay, OntarioAges 12–17
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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.