Clinical trials
Emotions clinical trials
Below are recruiting emotions clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 393 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06540898Recruiting
Mindful eating and movement for university students' well-being
This study tests whether practicing mindful eating and gentle movement can help university students improve their relationship with food, be more active, and feel better emotionally. It is designed for Chinese-speaking undergrads who are new to mindfulness.
MacaoAges 18–25 - NCT06548126Recruiting
Online parenting program for displaced families
This trial tests an online parenting program for caregivers who have experienced forced displacement. It aims to support families with children aged 6 to 12 by teaching positive parenting skills.
Tempe, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - 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+ - NCT06566937Recruiting
E-health program for mental health in breast cancer
This trial tests if an online program can improve mental health for breast cancer patients. It is designed for people currently receiving treatment at Institut Kanser Negara in Malaysia.
PutrajayaAges 18–65 - 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 - NCT06570642Recruiting
Study on emotions and physical activity
This study looks at how emotions affect your desire to be active. You'll wear a Fitbit smartwatch and answer short surveys to help researchers understand what helps people start and stick with physical activity.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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+ - NCT05803343Recruiting
Testing added benefits of including dogs for autism emotion control
This study tests whether adding dogs to therapy or activities helps children with autism better manage strong emotions and reactions. It may help families who are concerned about emotion outbursts or difficulty regulating feelings.
Cincinnati, OhioAges 8–15 - 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 - NCT06610604Recruiting
Thyroid nodule treatment and quality of life study
This study looks at how thyroid nodules affect your daily life and feelings after treatment. It compares quality of life in people who had microwave ablation versus those who had thyroid surgery.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–70 - 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+ - NCT06662357Recruiting
Family Connections mental health and substance use support for youth
This trial provides integrated mental health and substance use assessments for children and teens ages 3 to 18. It's designed for families who've been referred by their primary care doctor and have MassHealth insurance.
Cambridge, MassachusettsAges 3–18 - NCT06676774RecruitingPhase 2
Does oxytocin nasal spray help people with diabetes insipidus?
This study tests if a nasal spray with oxytocin (a natural hormone) can improve emotion recognition and reduce stress-related hormone levels in people with central diabetes insipidus compared to healthy volunteers.
BaselAges 18 years+ - NCT06690866Recruiting
Emotions and genetics during puberty in girls
This study looks at how emotions and genetics change during puberty in healthy girls. It involves questionnaires, interviews, and possibly an MRI scan to understand these changes.
Tübingen, Baden-WurttembergAges 8–17 - 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+ - NCT06720571Recruiting
Nerve stimulation for emotion and thinking in Prader-Willi syndrome
This trial tests whether a gentle, non-invasive nerve stimulation (like a small device on the neck) can help people with Prader-Willi syndrome regulate emotions and improve planning and focus. It may be a new option if you have trouble with emotional control or daily organization.
BordeauxAges 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 - NCT06740266Recruiting
Parenting support for mothers and their babies
This study tests if a specially designed parenting program can help mothers and their babies bond better and possibly affect the baby's cells in a positive way. If you are a mother with a baby between 3 and 12 months old, receiving Medicaid, and getting care at WakeMed, you may be able to join.
Raleigh, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT06745479Recruiting
Understanding decision-making in schizophrenia with brain scans
This study uses brain scans and real-life surveys to understand how people with or without schizophrenia make decisions. It may help researchers learn how the brain works differently in schizophrenia.
Piscataway, New JerseyAges 18–50 - NCT06755827RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Online weight program for teens 11–14
This study tests a new online program to help teenagers ages 11–14 with overweight or obesity. It uses group meetings and brain scans (MRI) to understand how the program works and if it helps.
Lubbock, TexasAges 11–14
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for emotions?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 393 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
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