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
- NCT06577675Recruiting
DBT group therapy for emotional dysregulation
This study tests a group therapy program (DBT) for people who have trouble managing their emotions. It includes those with different diagnoses (like borderline disorder, bipolar disorder, or PTSD) and aims to see how they improve over time.
Saint-Etienne, Saint Priest En JarezAges 18–65 - NCT05486637RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Hearing aid and implant study using voice emotion prompts
This early-phase study checks how well people understand emotions in voices when they have a cochlear implant (or normal hearing). It may help improve communication training and support for patients and families.
Tempe, ArizonaAges 6–80 - NCT05414708Recruiting
Art therapy for veterans with PTSD symptoms
This study tests whether art therapy can improve emotional well-being in military members who have significant PTSD symptoms. You would answer questionnaires and likely take part in art-making sessions as part of the treatment being studied.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–64 - NCT07472127Recruiting
Emotional preparedness training for new nurses
This study tests a program to help new nurse residents feel more emotionally prepared for their jobs. It may improve confidence and readiness in the workplace.
Orlando, FloridaAges Any age - NCT03846375Recruiting
Therapy trial for self-harm and suicidal thoughts
This study looks at emotional regulation during and alongside standard outpatient dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) for people who have self-harmed or had suicidal thoughts. It may help the team understand which emotions or patterns change with treatment.
BergenAges 18–65 - NCT05907421Recruiting
Study of emotional control in teens who self-harm
This study looks at how emotion control works in teens who have self-harmed (NSSI) in everyday situations, using brain and behavior measurements. You might help researchers understand what triggers and maintains self-harm, which could guide future supports.
Chengdu, SichuanAges 15–18 - NCT07825285Enrolling by invitation
Training positive emotions for teens with low mood
This study tests a simple training to help teenagers with mild to moderate depression focus on positive events and boost positive emotions. It's a short, supportive program that might help you feel better day by day.
LeuvenAges 12–16 - NCT07803185Recruiting
Emotional eating and anhedonia with weight loss medications
This study looks at how GLP-1 weight loss medications affect emotional eating (eating in response to feelings) and anhedonia (loss of interest or pleasure). If you're starting one of these drugs for weight loss, your participation may help understand these side effects.
Kayseri, MelikgaziAges 18 years+ - NCT07805668Recruiting
Emotional control study for young children
This study looks at emotional and behavioral challenges in children aged 3 to 6 years. It aims to better understand these difficulties to improve support and care.
Pisa, ItalyAges 3–6 - NCT07782398Recruiting
Smartphone stress prompts and hair steroid levels in college students
This study tests whether brief prompts to help you cope with stress, sent to your smartphone, can improve your wellbeing. It will also look at stress hormones in hair as a way to measure long-term stress levels.
Gainesville, FloridaAges 18–89 - NCT07759154RecruitingPhase 3
A study of centanafadine for adults with ADHD and emotional symptoms
This study tests an investigational medicine called centanafadine for adults with ADHD who also have trouble managing their emotions. The goal is to see if the medicine can help improve both attention and emotional control.
Gainesville, FloridaAges 18–65 - NCT07749885Enrolling by invitation
Emotion regulation program for middle schoolers
This study tests a program to help middle school students learn to manage their emotions. It aims to see if the program improves emotional well-being and behavior at school.
Bethel, OregonAges 10–15 - NCT07738081Enrolling by invitation
Testing a new therapy for substance use and emotional health
This trial is testing a new type of therapy (the Unified Protocol) that helps people who are in treatment for substance use and also have depression or anxiety. The goal is to see if this approach can improve emotional well-being and reduce substance use.
OviedoAges 18 years+ - NCT07709468Enrolling by invitation
Virtual reality for emotion regulation in teens
This study tests whether using virtual reality exercises can help teenagers in the hospital manage their emotions better. If you are 11-18 and have trouble with emotion regulation, this may be a way to learn new coping skills.
ZurichAges 11–18 - NCT07692269Recruiting
Mindfulness for emotional distress study
This study tests whether mindfulness can help reduce emotional distress. You will practice mindfulness and have your brain activity measured with EEG, a safe and painless way to record brainwaves.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–50 - NCT07682064Recruiting
Group therapy for emotional disorders in adults
This trial tests a group therapy program for adults with emotional disorders like depression or anxiety. It is designed to help you manage difficult emotions and improve your well-being.
Logroño, La RiojaAges 18–65 - NCT05200351Recruiting
Horse-assisted therapy for autistic teens who need more help regulating emotions
This trial tests whether working with horses can improve emotion control in autistic teens who did not get enough benefit from regular therapy. It focuses on safety and making sure participants can understand instructions and interact appropriately with horses.
Ede, GelderlandAges 11–18 - NCT07669961Recruiting
Distraction cards vs toy squeezing for kids getting shots
This trial compares using distraction cards or a squeezable toy to help children aged 4–7 feel less pain and fear during a routine vaccination shot.
Mersin, ProvinceAges 4–7 - NCT07667894Recruiting
Online mindfulness for emotional distress in GERD
This study tests an online mindfulness program called MIED to see if it can help reduce emotional distress for people with GERD (chronic acid reflux). It involves weekly online sessions and questionnaires over several weeks.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–65 - NCT06683456Recruiting
Smartphone app test for binge eating with DBT skills
This trial tests a smartphone app that teaches Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills to help reduce binge eating. It's designed for Portuguese-speaking women who have had at least one binge eating episode in the past month.
Porto, Porto DistrictAges 18–60 - NCT07652645Recruiting
DBT therapy for veterans with war-related PTSD
This trial tests a special type of therapy (Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT) adapted for veterans with PTSD from war. It uses a mix of online sessions and homework to help you control emotions and reduce trauma symptoms.
Amstelveen, North HollandAges 18 years+ - NCT07637422Enrolling by invitation
Online social skills training for healthcare workers
This study tests an online program designed to help healthcare professionals like doctors, nurses, and therapists improve their social skills and emotional well-being through guided practice sessions. The training may help you communicate better with patients and feel less stressed at work.
Berlin, State of BerlinAges 18–68 - NCT07637409Enrolling by invitation
Online Social Skills Training for Teachers in Germany and Austria
This study tests an online training program designed to help school teachers improve their emotional skills and well-being through partner-based exercises. You would participate from home using your phone or computer.
Berlin, State of BerlinAges 18–68 - NCT05140993Recruiting
Emotional and orientation support to prevent delirium after surgery
This study tests whether extra emotional help and re-orienting (helping you know where you are and what’s happening) can lower the risk of confusion called postoperative delirium after surgery. It is designed for older adults having certain types of non-heart, non-brain surgery.
Tel AvivAges 70–120
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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.