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
- NCT04682470Recruiting
Research study following young adults with cancer
This is an observational study that follows young adults with a confirmed cancer diagnosis to learn more about their experience and care. It does not test a new drug, but your information may help improve future cancer treatment and support.
Amsterdam, North HollandAges 18–39 - NCT05017051Recruiting
Testing brain function in adults with cerebral palsy
This trial measures how the brain and movement systems work in real-life (everyday) conditions. It may help researchers understand brain-related thinking and control problems in adults, and to compare them with healthy adults.
ClamartAges 18 years+ - NCT05778708Recruiting
Tai Chi and aerobic exercise for mood and sleep in late lung cancer
This study tests whether Tai Chi and aerobic exercise can improve clusters of emotional symptoms—like anxiety, low mood, poor sleep, and fatigue—in people with late-stage non-small cell lung cancer. If you have these symptoms and are not already doing regular exercise programs, the trial may offer a structured way to feel better.
Hong KongAges 18 years+ - NCT05527509Recruiting
Study of risk and resilience in new RCMP cadets
This study follows people as they start RCMP Cadet Training to learn what factors affect “risk” and “resilience” (how well someone adapts under stress). It may help improve support for cadets during training.
Regina, SaskatchewanAges 19–57 - NCT06194994Recruiting
Emotion regulation treatments for children with ODD
This study tests two different treatments for children with Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), a condition where kids often argue, lose their temper, or defy adults. Both treatments focus on helping children learn to manage their emotions better, and researchers want to see which approach works best.
ReykjavikAges 6–12 - NCT06244888RecruitingPhase 2
Using new strategies to help maintain weight loss
This study tests a method to help people who have already lost weight keep it off. It uses a control systems engineering approach to provide personalized support.
Providence, Rhode IslandAges 18–70 - NCT05525962Recruiting
Study factors that affect development in foster children
This study looks at how different stress and support factors may influence how children and teens grow and cope while they are involved with child protective services. It may help clinicians understand what supports work best for children in care.
CanteleuAges Up to 16 years - NCT06001554Recruiting
Preventing Violence by Teachers in Pakistani Public Schools
This study tests a program to reduce violence by teachers in public secondary schools in Pakistan. If you are a student or teacher at a participating day school, you may be able to join and help make schools safer.
IslamabadAges 11–62 - NCT05981612Recruiting
How emotions affect decision-making in teens who self-harm
This study looks at how strong emotions affect decision-making in teenagers who sometimes hurt themselves without wanting to die (called NSSI). If you join, you'll have an MRI brain scan and do some computer tasks to help us understand this link.
Chengdu, SichuanAges 15–18 - NCT02621216Recruiting
Emotional stress check during heart stent procedure
This study looks at how emotional stress affects people during and around a heart stent procedure. It may help improve support for patients who feel anxious or stressed during coronary interventions.
Tilburg, North BrabantAges 18 years+ - NCT07852936Recruiting
Group therapy for emotional recovery after brain injury
This study tests a group-based talk therapy program designed to help people with acquired brain injury express and process emotions, aiming to improve mental health and coping after injury.
UppsalaAges 18 years+ - NCT07838493Recruiting
Nasal spray oxytocin and vasopressin effects on emotion processing
This study tests whether a nasal spray of oxytocin or vasopressin changes how healthy people pay attention to emotional faces. It may help us understand how these hormones affect social behavior.
Chengdu, SichuangAges 18–30 - NCT06489639Recruiting
School therapy for social anxiety in teens
This study tests a talk therapy for teens with social anxiety, done at school. It aims to help you feel less anxious in social situations using a practical, step-by-step approach.
Tampere, PirkanmaaAges 12–17 - NCT06518421Recruiting
Emotions and Memory in Chronic Facial Nerve Pain
This study looks at how emotions and memory are affected in people with chronic trigeminal neuralgia (a type of facial nerve pain). Participants will have an MRI scan and fill out questionnaires to help researchers understand the link between chronic pain and cognitive changes.
Toronto, OntarioAges 35–60 - NCT07783516Recruiting
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for trauma relief in first responders
This study tests whether Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes, taken twice a week, can help first responders cope with trauma-related stress. You'll learn self-defense and mindfulness while tracking your stress levels.
Conroe, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07781670Recruiting
Brain and body responses to physical and emotional stress
This study looks at how your brain and body (heart rate, etc.) respond to sudden physical and emotional stress. You will do tasks like placing your hand in cold water or viewing emotional images while we record your brain activity with EEG. The results may help understand how stress affects health.
Pavia, LombardyAges 18 years+ - NCT07749521Recruiting
Treating depressed parents of children with behavioural problems
This study tests a virtual group treatment to help parents with mild to moderate depression improve their own wellbeing and better support their child's emotional and behavioural health. If you are a parent with depression and have a child aged 6-11 who is struggling emotionally or behaviourally, this trial may be for you.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18 years+ - 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 - NCT07732062Recruiting
Emotion-focused therapy for chronic pain patients using medical cannabis
This study tests a new type of talking therapy (vEAET-H) to see if it helps people with chronic pain who are already using medical cannabis. The goal is to find out if adding this therapy can improve pain and well-being.
Tel AvivAges 18 years+ - NCT05748808Recruiting
Biofeedback and virtual reality for controlling aggressive outbursts
This trial tests whether biofeedback plus virtual reality training can help people recognize emotions and gain better control over aggressive outbursts. It’s designed for people who have ADHD, Asperger syndrome, or oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) and still have frequent, hard-to-control aggression.
SevilleAges 10–16 - NCT06352463Recruiting
Social anxiety treatment for child and parent together
This study tests a therapy for social anxiety that involves both the child and a parent. It aims to help children and teens who struggle with social anxiety by working together with their parent in treatment sessions.
Delft, South HollandAges 8–16 - NCT07693439Enrolling by invitation
DBT therapy for short-term substance use treatment
This trial is testing a therapy called Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) for people who are in a short-term hospital stay for substance use issues. It aims to see if DBT can help during treatment.
Ålesund, More and RomsdalAges 18 years+ - NCT07677631Recruiting
Emotional allodynia in fibromyalgia: a questionnaire study
This study compares how people with fibromyalgia and those with other long-term pain conditions experience emotional pain (like feeling hurt by emotions). You will fill out a questionnaire about emotional sensitivity. The goal is to see if emotional allodynia (pain from emotions) is more common in fibromyalgia.
BariAges 18 years+ - NCT07671131Recruiting
Chatbot for helping people who feel little pleasure or joy
This trial tests if a chatbot can improve emotional responses for people with anhedonia (reduced ability to feel pleasure). You will interact with the chatbot and may have brain scans to see changes.
Chengdu, SichuanAges 18–40
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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.