Clinical trials
Fear clinical trials
Below are recruiting fear clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 137 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07752992Recruiting
Online support for caregivers worried about cancer progression
This study tests a short online program to help caregivers manage their fear that the cancer will progress. It might help you feel less worried and more in control.
AarhusAges 18 years+ - NCT06024395Recruiting
Helping people overcome fear of the dentist
This trial tests a step-by-step approach to help people who are afraid of the dentist. It uses a smartphone or tablet to guide you through relaxation and coping skills.
New York, New YorkAges 13–99 - NCT06554899Recruiting
Helping patients manage fear of cancer returning
This trial is testing a program led by a clinician (like a doctor or nurse) to help people who are worried about their cancer returning. It's for people who recently finished treatment for breast, ovarian, prostate, or lung cancer.
AarhusAges 18 years+ - NCT07190456Recruiting
Study on fear of movement after ACL surgery
This study looks at different types of fear people might feel after ACL surgery, especially when doing jumping tasks. It aims to help understand these fears better so rehab can be improved.
Caparica, AlmadaAges 18–35 - NCT06947369Recruiting
Support for First-Time Moms with Childbirth Fears
This study offers special education sessions for first-time pregnant women who have significant fears about childbirth. The goal is to help you feel more prepared, less scared, and more confident about becoming a mother.
Kilis, MerkezAges Any age - NCT04770584Recruiting
Fear and avoidance study in PTSD and healthy volunteers
This study looks at how people with current PTSD—or people without PTSD—respond to fear and avoiding things they might find threatening. It may help researchers understand these patterns and how they differ after trauma.
Houston, TexasAges 18–70 - NCT06785389Recruiting
How fear before surgery affects pain and recovery
This study looks at how feeling scared or anxious before surgery might affect your pain and recovery afterward. It aims to help improve care for future patients.
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Las PalmasAges 18 years+ - NCT06872840Recruiting
Therapy for parents worried about their child's cancer returning
This study tests a therapy program designed to help parents who worry about their child's cancer coming back. It aims to reduce that fear and see if parents find the program helpful and practical.
Ottawa, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT07234656Recruiting
Study on fear of cancer returning in kidney cancer
This study looks at fear of cancer recurrence in people with kidney cancer and their partners. It aims to understand and help manage these fears. You and your partner may join if you had surgery for early-stage kidney cancer.
AalborgAges Any age - NCT07548125Recruiting
Exercise to help process trauma memories
This study tests whether exercise before therapy helps people with PTSD reduce their trauma-related fear and anxiety. You'll do aerobic exercise, then work with a therapist on trauma memories while your brain activity is measured in an MRI machine.
Austin, TexasAges 18–55 - NCT07650591Recruiting
Tapping and vibration to ease needle pain in children
This study tests whether rhythmic tapping and gentle vibration near the skin can help children ages 6–12 feel less pain and fear during blood draws. Researchers want to see if these simple techniques can make the procedure more comfortable.
Antalya, KepezAges 6–12 - NCT07770191Recruiting
Distraction methods for easing pain and fear during blood draws in children
This study tests different distraction techniques, like chewing gum or other activities, to help reduce pain and fear when children aged 5 to 10 get blood drawn. The goal is to make the experience more comfortable and less stressful.
TekirdağAges 5–10 - NCT07769385Enrolling by invitation
Robotic fish and aquarium to ease pain and fear in children
This trial tests whether using a robotic fish or watching an aquarium can help reduce pain, fear, and anxiety in children during medical procedures. It might make the experience more comfortable for your child.
Bingoel, TurkeyAges 5–10 - NCT04014829Recruiting
Study of pain processing after planned hysterectomy
This trial looks at how the nervous system and fear of pain may affect pain after a planned hysterectomy. If you qualify, you may be asked about pain levels and pain sensitivity to better understand who may have more pain recovery challenges.
SingaporeAges 21–80 - NCT05679518Recruiting
Therapy to reduce fear of cancer progression
This study tests two types of talking therapy to help people who have recently been diagnosed with advanced cancer and feel strong fear about cancer getting worse. You may be able to join if you can speak Cantonese or Mandarin and can attend a set number of therapy sessions.
Hong KongAges 18 years+ - NCT06443437Recruiting
Bee-buzzy and Marionette doll for blood draw pain
This study tests two simple ways to help reduce pain and fear when children get a blood draw: a vibrating cold device called Bee-buzzy and a Marionette doll. It may help your child feel more comfortable during the procedure.
AsyutAges 3–6 - NCT07750236Recruiting
Stress ball for easing fear and pain during allergy testing
This trial gives children a stress ball to hold during their allergy skin test, to see if it helps reduce fear, anxiety, and pain, and makes the experience more satisfying for the family.
TarsusAges 4–10 - NCT06813547Recruiting
Tapping and virtual reality for fear of childbirth
This trial tests whether a combination of Emotional Freedom Techniques (a tapping therapy) and virtual reality can help reduce fear of childbirth. It is for first-time mothers in their third trimester who have a healthy, single pregnancy.
MalatyaAges Any age - NCT07286630Enrolling by invitation
Disability and fear avoidance in physical therapists
This study looks at how common disability and fear-related beliefs are among Egyptian physical therapists who have long-term low back pain. If you qualify, you will answer questionnaires about your pain, your thoughts about movement, and how it affects your daily life.
CairoAges 25–55 - NCT07540923Recruiting
Mindfulness training for pregnant teens: fear, bonding, and breastfeeding
This study teaches pregnant teenagers a mindfulness technique (learning to focus your mind calmly) to help reduce fear about childbirth, strengthen bonding with their baby after birth, and support breastfeeding. You'd attend training sessions with your partner over several weeks.
Malatya, MalatyaAges 15–19 - NCT07471269Recruiting
Online pain education for fear of childbirth
This trial tests an online education program about pain neuroscience to help pregnant women reduce fear of childbirth. It may be useful if you are in your third trimester and want to feel more prepared.
Alfara del Patriarca, ValenciaAges 18–50 - NCT07393737Enrolling by invitation
Virtual reality or kaleidoscope for kids' kidney scan anxiety
This study tests whether using virtual reality (a fun headset) or a kaleidoscope during a kidney scan can help reduce children's fear and anxiety. It is for Turkish-speaking children aged 4–6 who are about to have this scan.
Mersin, MersinAges 4–6 - NCT06929975Enrolling by invitation
Podcast training to reduce birth fear in couples
This study tests whether listening to podcasts about birth can help reduce fear in expecting couples. It is for first-time mothers and their partners who are in the second trimester of pregnancy.
AğrıAges 19–35 - NCT06815809Recruiting
Floor training to reduce fear of falling
This study tests a simple program where you learn to safely get down to and up from the floor to help manage fear of falling. It is for healthy adults who want to feel more confident handling a fall.
Karlstad, Värmland CountyAges 18–64
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for fear?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 137 recruiting fear 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 fear 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 fear 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.