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
- NCT07622654Recruiting
Emotion-Focused Therapy for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
This study tests whether a therapy called Emotion-Focused Acceptance and Commitment Therapy can reduce the severity of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) symptoms. The therapy teaches you to accept unwanted thoughts and commit to living according to your values rather than fighting the thoughts.
Istanbul, IstanbulAges 18–65 - NCT07628569Recruiting
Yoga and values work to help parents of children with special needs
This study tests whether yoga classes and talking about your personal values can help parents of children with special needs feel less stressed and better able to manage their emotions. You would attend group sessions combining gentle movement and conversations about what matters most to you.
ÇorumAges 18 years+ - NCT05779761Recruiting
Brief coping exercises for high distress and worry
This study tests brief coping interventions to help people who feel very worried, stuck in negative thoughts, or overly self-critical. You would likely complete short activities using your smartphone and internet while the study checks how your distress changes over time.
New York, New YorkAges 18–65 - NCT07614867Recruiting
Group therapy for emotion control in adults with ADHD
This study tests whether group-based cognitive behavioral therapy (a type of talk therapy) can help adults with ADHD who struggle to manage their emotions. You would attend sessions with others facing similar challenges to learn practical emotion-regulation skills.
StockholmAges 18 years+ - NCT06733883Recruiting
Music therapy for teens with emotional difficulties
This trial tests if music therapy can help adolescents aged 13 to 18 who are struggling with emotional challenges. If you join, you may attend music therapy sessions that could improve how you feel.
Oslo, NydalenAges 13–18 - NCT07565129Recruiting
Mixed Reality Therapy for Eating Disorder Risk in Teens and Young Adults
This study tests a new virtual-reality based therapy called Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)—which teaches skills to manage difficult emotions—to help teenagers and young adults who show early warning signs of eating disorders. The goal is to prevent eating disorders from developing by improving how you handle emotions.
Barcelona, BarcelonaAges 13–35 - NCT07559071Recruiting
Emotional Freedom and Music Therapy for High-Risk Pregnancy
This study tests whether emotional freedom technique (a tapping-based stress-relief method) and music therapy can help reduce anxiety in pregnant women diagnosed with preterm premature rupture of membranes (PPROM)—a condition where the amniotic sac breaks early. The goal is to see if these therapies improve emotional well-being during a stressful pregnancy situation.
Konya, KonyaAges 18 years+ - NCT07557017Recruiting
Emotional Disorder Treatment Study Using Unified Protocol
This study tests a structured therapy approach called the Unified Protocol, designed to treat multiple emotional disorders (like depression, anxiety, and OCD) with one flexible treatment. Researchers want to see if this approach helps people manage their symptoms over 14 weeks of outpatient therapy.
PragueAges 18 years+ - NCT07536360Enrolling by invitation
Music Therapy for Emotional Health in Nursing Homes
This study tests whether group music therapy sessions can improve emotional well-being and mood in older adults living in long-term care facilities. You would attend group music sessions and answer some questions about how you're feeling.
Taichung, Taichung CityAges 65 years+ - NCT07483333Recruiting
Comparing two group therapies for kids with medical conditions and trauma
This study compares two types of group therapy for youth ages 8–18 who have a chronic medical condition and trauma-related distress. The goal is to see which type of group helps kids feel better and handle their health challenges.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 8–18 - NCT05637320Recruiting
Therapy study for children’s big emotions and mood
This study looks at how children’s emotions change during therapy for concerns like anxiety, depression, or disruptive behavior. It may help you and your child understand what kinds of therapy support might work best.
Guelph, OntarioAges 8–15 - NCT04414215Recruiting
Emotion-focused brain training for schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder
This study tests a structured cognitive (thinking/skill) training program aimed at improving how people manage emotions. It may help by teaching emotion regulation skills alongside existing care.
Athens, GeorgiaAges 18–60 - NCT07436845Recruiting
Emotion and treatment for advanced liver cancer
This trial studies if emotional health affects how well targeted therapy and immunotherapy work for people with advanced liver cancer. You will receive chemotherapy directly into the liver along with targeted drugs and immunotherapy.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18 years+ - NCT07430774Recruiting
Depression, emotions, and heart rate in teens
This study looks at how your relationship with your parent and your emotions affect your heart rate and depression. You will wear a Fitbit for a week and answer questionnaires about your feelings and daily habits.
Dallas, TexasAges 12–18 - NCT07425951Recruiting
Using storybooks to help young children with emotions
This study tests whether reading storybooks that teach cognitive-behavioral skills can help young children with emotional difficulties. It involves parents and children in kindergarten (K1 or K2) in Singapore.
SingaporeAges 4–6 - NCT06605092Recruiting
How people react emotionally to musical paintings
This study looks at how people of different ages emotionally react to a digital artwork that combines impressionist paintings with music. It will help researchers understand emotional responses and maybe improve art therapy or wellness tools.
Montreal, QuebecAges 18 years+ - NCT07411222Recruiting
Emotional Eating, Sleep, and Metabolic Health Study
This study examines how emotional eating, sleep quality, and mental state relate to metabolic syndrome (a group of conditions like high blood pressure, high blood sugar, and extra belly fat) in people with stable schizophrenia or bipolar disorder. It aims to help understand and improve overall health.
Bolu, BoluAges 18–65 - NCT07398781Recruiting
Mindfulness study for school children grades 3-7
This study tests if mindfulness and compassion programs in school can help children. If your child is in grades 3 through 7, they may be able to join.
Florence, FirenzeAges 8–13 - NCT07378254Recruiting
Emotional strength program for Black young adults
This study tests a program designed to help Black young adults build emotional strength after a traumatic experience. It aims to see if the program can improve well-being and resilience.
Piscataway, New JerseyAges 18–35 - NCT07365761Recruiting
Robot emotional support for gynecologic cancer surgery
This study uses a friendly robot called E-MOTE and a smart wearable device to offer emotional support tailored to you. Researchers will check how you’re feeling before and after surgery, and the robot may help you feel less stressed.
TaipeiAges 18 years+ - NCT07364799Recruiting
Sound therapy for stress in detained teens
This trial tests a multi-sensory therapy called SoundHeal for teens in juvenile detention. It uses sound and vibration to help with stress, anxiety, depression, or substance use.
San Luis Obispo, CaliforniaAges 12–18 - NCT07334106Recruiting
Emotional Well-Being and Healthy Aging
This study looks at how emotional well-being affects healthy aging. Participants will answer online questions and visit a lab near Chicago.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 40–70 - NCT07325565Recruiting
Emotional health and immunotherapy for liver cancer
This trial studies how emotional well-being affects how well immunotherapy works for liver cancer. It is for people newly diagnosed with liver cancer who have not yet been treated.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 18–75 - NCT07320040Recruiting
Saliva test for emotion-related markers
This study collects saliva samples to look for molecules linked to emotions. It may help researchers develop new ways to measure feelings using a simple saliva test.
MontpellierAges 18–60
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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.