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
- NCT06461780Recruiting
Needs and Quality of Life in Advanced Cancer on Immunotherapy
This study looks at the physical and emotional needs of people with advanced cancer who are receiving immunotherapy. It aims to understand how these needs affect quality of life.
TaipeiAges 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 - NCT06463054Recruiting
Testing a program to reduce suicide risk in mothers and children
This study looks at how a mother's history of suicidal behavior might affect her child's emotional health. It tests a program designed to help both mothers and children build stronger coping skills together.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges Any age - NCT06472115Recruiting
Parent-led therapy for autistic children who need routines
This study tests a program where parents help their autistic children who really struggle with changes in routines (insistence on sameness). It aims to reduce the need for family members to constantly adjust to these behaviors.
Stanford, CaliforniaAges 6–11 - 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+ - NCT06429956Recruiting
Combined online therapy for anxiety and depression
This trial tests a new type of therapy that combines different treatment methods for anxiety and depression. It is completely online, so you can join from home, and it aims to help you feel better by tailoring the therapy to your needs.
AarhusAges 18 years+ - NCT06405373Recruiting
Coping skills program for type 1 diabetes distress
This study tests a program to help adults with type 1 diabetes who feel stressed or overwhelmed by their condition. You'll join virtual group sessions to learn coping skills and track how your distress changes over time.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 30 years+ - NCT06412315Recruiting
Brain scan study of emotion and a common antidepressant
This study uses a powerful MRI scanner to look at how a part of the brain called the amygdala responds to emotional tasks, and whether a common antidepressant called citalopram affects that response. It may help researchers understand how these treatments work for mental health conditions.
Oxford, OxfordshireAges 18–40 - NCT06373718Recruiting
How sleep affects emotions in insomnia with low mood
This study explores how improving sleep might help regulate emotions in people who have both insomnia and mild depressive symptoms. You could help researchers understand the link between sleep and mood.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 18–65 - NCT06370520Recruiting
Teen emotions screening after mild brain injury
This study screens teens aged 11 to 17 for emotional and mental health problems after a mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI, also called concussion or minor head injury). The goal is to find out if the hospital screening helps identify teens who may need extra support.
Sacramento, CaliforniaAges 11–17 - NCT06368947Recruiting
Therapeutic play for pain and emotion in children with leukemia
This study uses therapeutic play to help children with leukemia who are getting chemotherapy better manage pain and emotions. It aims to see if playing helps them feel more in control and less distressed during treatment.
Erzurum, ErzurumAges 10–18 - NCT06373484Recruiting
Matching treatment for kids with disruptive behavior and their parents
This study aims to find the best treatment approach for children with disruptive behavior by matching them to either group or individual therapy. It could help if your child struggles with behavior like defiance or conduct issues, and you're willing to participate in treatment.
Toronto, OntarioAges 6–12 - NCT06341634Enrolling by invitation
Suicide ideation surveillance in teens
This study follows adolescents aged 11 to 16 to better understand and track suicidal thoughts. It may help improve care for teens with or without these thoughts.
Santiago de Compostela, A CoruñaAges 11–16 - NCT06067165Recruiting
Online emotion-regulation program for teens
This trial tests an online program called POET that helps teens learn skills to manage emotions. The program includes a parent part, so a guardian will also be involved. It may be a good option if you are between 12 and 17, have mild to moderate mental health struggles, and are not already in another treatment.
StockholmAges 12–17 - NCT06341413Recruiting
Teens with PTSD: sleep and emotion study
This study looks at how sleep affects the way teens with PTSD process emotions. It involves MRI scans and overnight sleep visits to understand the brain better. Participation may help researchers develop better treatments for PTSD in young people.
Madison, WisconsinAges 14–18 - NCT06324864Recruiting
START NOW Adapted for migrant teens, ages 14-18
This trial tests a culturally adapted version of a program called START NOW. It's designed to help teenagers who are migrants in Switzerland and are feeling depressed or very stressed learn new skills to feel better.
Basel, Canton of Basel-CityAges 14–18 - NCT06290778Enrolling by invitation
Mental health prevention training for fire fighter trainees
This study tests a program where peers teach emotion regulation skills to help prevent mental health issues in new fire fighters. You would be asked to complete surveys and attend training sessions.
Waco, TexasAges 21 years+ - NCT06274567Recruiting
Brain stimulation for emotion in bipolar depression
This study tests a safe, non-invasive brain stimulation technique called iTBS to see if it can help people with bipolar disorder better manage their emotions during a depressive episode. It may offer a new option for those who are still feeling depressed despite stable medication.
Charlestown, MassachusettsAges 24–65 - NCT06263660RecruitingPhase 2
Keto supplement for depression with inflammation
This study tests a keto-like supplement to see if it helps change how the brain responds to emotional situations in people with depression and higher inflammation. It involves MRI brain scans and blood tests.
Tulsa, OklahomaAges 18–65 - NCT06248203Recruiting
Teacher-led mental health support for teens in Darjeeling
This trial tests a program in which teachers get extra training to support students with emotional or behavioral challenges in low-cost private schools in Darjeeling. It aims to see if teachers can make a positive difference for these teens.
Darjeeling, West BengalAges 13 years+ - NCT04132362Recruiting
Personalized music program for people with dementia in care homes
This feasibility study tests whether a personalized music listening program in care homes is practical and acceptable. It may help people with dementia by using familiar, chosen music and collecting feedback on how they respond.
Harpenden, HertfordshireAges Any age - NCT06192745Recruiting
Sleep and screen time study for kids 8 to 11
This study looks at how screen time in the evening affects sleep and body clocks in children. It may help families understand how to create healthier bedtime habits.
Houston, TexasAges 8–11 - NCT06158880Recruiting
Alcohol and men's sexual risk behaviors
This study looks at how alcohol affects men's decisions about sex, especially risky behaviors like not using condoms. If you join, you may help researchers understand how to reduce HIV and STI risk.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 21–30 - NCT06136572Recruiting
Study on assertiveness and emotions in Tourette's
This study looks at how people with Tourette's syndrome manage emotions and assertiveness. It may help doctors understand the challenges patients face.
Clermont-Ferrand, FranceAges 18 years+
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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.