Clinical trials
Fear clinical trials
Below are recruiting fear clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 136 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07800455Recruiting
How fear is processed in the brain
This study looks at how certain parts of the brain handle fear. It may help doctors better understand fear and anxiety conditions, which could lead to better treatments.
St Louis, MissouriAges 18 years+ - NCT07752992Recruiting
Support for caregivers who fear cancer returning
This study tests a short online program to help caregivers of people with advanced cancer manage intense worry about the cancer coming back or getting worse. The program is delivered over video and aims to reduce fear and worry.
AarhusAges 18 years+ - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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+ - 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+ - 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 - 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 - NCT07789236Enrolling by invitation
Music and Coloring for Cancer Fear During Screening
This study tests whether coloring and listening to music can reduce fear of cancer and anxiety during screening. It may help you feel more relaxed during the screening process.
Ağrı, AğriAges 18–65 - NCT07780331Recruiting
Virtual reality and games to reduce fear in children using inhalers
This study tests whether using virtual reality glasses or playing games on a tablet can help reduce fear and anxiety in young children (aged 4-6) when they need to take medication through an inhaler or nebulizer. It aims to see if these distractions make the experience more comfortable.
Balıkesir, BalıkesirAges 4–6 - NCT07781943Recruiting
Breathing exercises to reduce anxiety before gastroscopy
This study tests whether doing simple breathing exercises before a gastroscopy (a tube test of the stomach) can help reduce fear, anxiety, and changes in heart rate or blood pressure. It may help you feel more relaxed and comfortable during the procedure.
FamagustaAges 18 years+ - 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 - NCT07775183Recruiting
Balance training with visual targets for fall prevention
This study tests a balance training program that uses visual targets. It aims to see if this training helps improve balance, daily function, and reduce fear of falling in people who have had a fall recently.
Istanbul, IstanbulAges 18–95 - 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 - 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 - NCT07746973Enrolling by invitation
Magic show to reduce pain and fear during needle procedures
This study tests whether watching a magic show called 'Kuco' during a needle procedure (like getting blood drawn or an IV) helps children aged 5 to 8 feel less pain and fear. If your child needs a needle and can watch the show, they might be eligible to join.
Bingoel, BingölAges 5–8 - 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 - NCT07654192Enrolling by invitation
ShotBlocker and finger puppet for blood draw pain
This study tests two simple distraction methods—a small plastic device called ShotBlocker and a finger puppet—to see if they help reduce pain and fear during blood draws in children. It may help your child feel more comfortable and less scared.
BoluAges 5–10 - NCT07640230Recruiting
Cartoons and games to ease surgery anxiety in children
This study tests whether watching cartoons or playing mobile games can help reduce anxiety and fear in children ages 7–12 who need surgery for appendicitis (an inflamed appendix). The goal is to find simple, non-medication ways to calm children before their operation.
AnkaraAges 7–12 - 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 - NCT06767332Recruiting
EMDR for fear of cancer returning in familial melanoma
This study tests whether EMDR therapy can help reduce the fear of cancer coming back in people who have been diagnosed with familial melanoma. If you often worry about your cancer returning, this treatment might help you feel more at ease.
Leiden, South HollandAges 18 years+ - 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
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for fear?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 136 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.