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
- 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 - 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 - 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 - 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+ - NCT07417839Recruiting
Toy nebulizer vs distraction cards for children's fear during breathing treatment
This study compares using a toy-shaped nebulizer or distraction cards to reduce fear in children aged 3-6 who are receiving their first breathing treatment for asthma or bronchitis. It aims to see which method makes the experience less scary and increases parent satisfaction.
Baghdad, MouslAges 3–6 - 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 - 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 - NCT07319806Enrolling by invitation
Two ways to help kids feel better during breathing tube removal
This study tests two different methods to lower pain, fear, and emotional upset when a breathing sample is taken from hospitalized children aged 6 to 12. The goal is to find which approach works best to make the experience easier for your child.
DüzceAges 6–12 - NCT07314788Enrolling by invitation
Virtual reality and empathy study for young adults
This study tests whether virtual reality can help people understand others' feelings better. You may be able to join if you are a young adult, fluent in English, and have not had much VR experience before.
Coral Gables, FloridaAges 18–25 - 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 - NCT07263750Recruiting
Haptonomy for bonding and reducing childbirth fear in first-time parents
This study tests if haptonomy—a gentle touch and communication method for the baby in the womb—helps first-time parents feel more connected to their baby and less afraid of childbirth.
Merkez, SivasAges 19–35 - NCT05368987Recruiting
TMS for PTSD fear learning and safety memory
This study tests a brain-stimulation treatment called TMS to see if it improves how people with PTSD unlearn fear and form safer memories. It may help reduce fear responses by targeting specific fear-circuit areas in the brain.
Houston, TexasAges 18–70 - NCT07216222Recruiting
Brain response study for epilepsy or PTSD patients
This study looks at how the brain processes fear using a device already implanted to treat epilepsy or PTSD. It may help researchers understand fear responses and improve treatments.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18–70 - NCT07129954Recruiting
Fear of Falling in Muscular Dystrophy Trial
This trial tests a treatment to help people with certain types of muscular dystrophy who are afraid of falling. It aims to improve confidence and walking safety.
Verona, veronaAges 16–65 - NCT07123623Recruiting
childbirth classes for couples to reduce fear and boost support
This study tests whether having expectant parents take childbirth classes together helps pregnant women feel more supported by their partner, less afraid of giving birth, and more confident in their ability to deliver. It is designed for women who have already had a vaginal birth before and are at least 20 weeks pregnant.
Istanbul, IstanbulAges 18–50 - NCT07060170Recruiting
Can VR or AR glasses help kids feel less pain at the dentist?
This study tests if wearing fun glasses that show virtual or augmented reality can help children feel less pain and worry when getting a numbing shot for a cavity. It compares two types of high-tech glasses to see which works better.
Cairo, EgyptAges 5–8 - 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
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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.