Clinical trials
Fear clinical trials
Below are recruiting fear clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 134 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06869668Recruiting
Chronic low back pain and quality of life study
This study looks at how long-term back pain affects your daily life, physical abilities, and how you feel about moving. It aims to find links between pain, fear of movement, and overall well-being.
Istanbul, BuyukcekmeceAges 18–50 - NCT06886932Recruiting
Pain education after rotator cuff surgery
This trial tests if learning about pain before and after rotator cuff repair helps people recover better. It might help you if you have a medium-sized tear and are planning surgery.
KaramanAges 40–75 - NCT06904508Recruiting
Therapy for anxiety in autistic youth from high-need communities
This trial tests whether cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can help reduce anxiety in autistic children and teens. It also looks at brain activity changes before and after therapy.
Montclair, New JerseyAges 8–14 - NCT06917300Recruiting
Virtual reality to reduce pain and anxiety before spine surgery
This trial tests if using virtual reality before surgery can help reduce pain and anxiety in people having elective spine surgery. If you're scheduled for spine surgery and speak Polish, you may be able to participate.
Lodz, Łódź VoivodeshipAges 25–70 - NCT06975124RecruitingPhase 1
taVNS and fear in real-life settings
This trial tests if a gentle nerve stimulation (taVNS) can change how people feel fear in everyday situations. It may help understand new ways to manage fear and anxiety.
Chengdu, SichuanAges 18–30 - NCT06982183RecruitingPhase 4
Propranolol and hydrocortisone effects on military performance
This trial studies how two medications—propranolol (a beta blocker often used for anxiety) and hydrocortisone (a steroid)—affect performance on military tasks. It aims to understand if these drugs help or hinder how soldiers perform under stress.
Silver Spring, MarylandAges 18–40 - NCT06992895Recruiting
Hologram for pain and fear during burn dressing changes in children
This trial tests whether watching a hologram during burn dressing changes can reduce pain, anxiety, and fear in children. It may help make the experience less stressful for kids aged 3 to 12 with small, second-degree burns.
Erzurum, YakutiyeAges 3–12 - NCT07009028Recruiting
Storigami to reduce pain and fear from IV insertion in kids
This study tests a fun storytelling-and-paper-folding method called 'storigami' to see if it helps children feel less pain, fear, and worry when they get an IV. It's for children who need an IV for the first time during this hospital visit.
Izmir, BornovaAges 6–9 - NCT07052955Recruiting
Health riddles for less fear and pain in circumcised children
This study tests whether answering health riddles can help reduce fear, anxiety, and pain in children ages 4 to 6 getting circumcised. The goal is to make the experience less stressful for your child.
Gümüşhane, CenterAges 4–6 - NCT07098390Recruiting
Relaxation to Reduce Fear and Pain After Joint Replacement
This study tests whether a simple relaxation technique (progressive muscle relaxation) can help reduce fear of falling, pain, and anxiety after hip or knee replacement surgery. It may be a safe, drug-free way to feel better during recovery.
AnkaraAges 18 years+ - NCT07099677Recruiting
How blood pressure drugs affect balance and fall risk
This study looks at how common blood pressure medications might affect your balance and risk of falling in the first few weeks of treatment. It will help doctors understand if certain drugs are safer for balance.
BoluAges 18–75 - NCT07113080RecruitingPhase 4
Do Lemongrass and Lavender Help Kids With Dental Shots?
This study tests whether smelling lemongrass and lavender scents can help reduce fear and pain when a child gets a numbing shot at the dentist. It is for children ages 7 to 11 who are healthy and have never been to the dentist before.
Cairo, Cairo GovernorateAges 7–11 - NCT07122726Recruiting
Balance exercises for fall prevention in diabetes
This study tests whether adding special movement exercises (called proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation) to standard Otago exercises can help improve balance and reduce the risk of falls in people with type 2 diabetes who have nerve damage in their feet.
IslamabadAges 50–75 - NCT07189715Recruiting
Testing a new memory technique for anxiety
This trial tests a technique called imagery rescripting, which helps change how you remember upsetting memories from childhood. A computer program may help make this more effective. This could help people with high anxiety who remember their parents being critical.
Poznan, WielkopolskaAges 18–35 - NCT07203742Recruiting
Mandala drawing for anxiety before spinal chemo in kids with leukemia
This study tests whether drawing mandalas (circular patterns) can help children aged 4 to 12 with leukemia feel less anxious and scared before a spinal tap that delivers chemotherapy. It may offer a calming, non-drug way to cope with a stressful procedure.
IzmirAges 4–12 - NCT07212075Recruiting
Digital twin study for mental health in diabetes
This study uses digital twins—a virtual model of your health—to track how your mental health changes with diabetes. It aims to find patterns that could help personalize mental health care.
Bad Mergentheim, Baden-WurttembergAges 18–80 - NCT07238465RecruitingPhase 3
Exploring nervous system function in Down syndrome
This trial studies how the nervous system works in people with Down syndrome. It may help understand differences in body functions and improve future care.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 18–50 - NCT07265960Recruiting
Virtual reality and stress ball for kidney stone procedure
This study tests if using a virtual reality headset or squeezing a stress ball can help reduce fear, pain, and anxiety during a procedure called ureteroscopy (a scope to treat kidney stones). It aims to make the experience more comfortable for you.
Mersin, TarsusAges 18 years+ - NCT07357311Recruiting
Screening for Fear of Cancer Recurrence
This study aims to help people with breast or lung cancer who worry about their cancer coming back. You will answer questionnaires about your fears, so the care team can better support you.
ParisAges 18 years+ - NCT07378995Recruiting
Can play before a shot help children?
This study tests whether a fun, play-based activity given just before an antibiotic shot helps children feel less pain and fear. If your child is 4–6 years old and needs this specific shot, they may be eligible.
ErzurumAges 4–6 - NCT07394621Recruiting
Understanding fear of movement in LVAD patients
This study looks at why some people with a left ventricular assist device (LVAD) are afraid to move or exercise. It aims to help doctors better support patients after surgery.
IstanbulAges Any age - NCT07427758Recruiting
Cognitive behavioral therapy for fear of movement after hip replacement
This trial tests whether a special type of talk therapy (cognitive behavioral therapy) can help reduce fear of moving your hip and improve recovery after your first hip replacement surgery. It may be a good fit if you are nervous about moving your new hip and want extra support.
Giza, Giza GovernorateAges 18–80 - NCT07441668Recruiting
Comfort care for children in the ICU
This study tests a simple, non-drug comfort method for children in the pediatric ICU. It aims to see if this approach helps kids feel better without using medicines.
Ordu, AltınorduAges 5–10 - NCT07449884Recruiting
AI avatar vs. tell-show-do for children's dental anxiety
This trial compares using an AI avatar video with the traditional tell-show-do method to help children aged 5 to 7 feel less anxious and cooperate better during a numbing injection at the dentist. It may benefit children who have never had dental anesthesia before and are generally healthy.
BeirutAges 5–7
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for fear?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 134 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.