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
- NCT06785909Recruiting
Understanding why pregnancy back and pelvic pain persists
This study looks at why some women develop ongoing pain in the lower back or pelvis during pregnancy. It tests how your body's sense of movement, fear of pain, and inflammation might be related. You may join if you are early in a single pregnancy and do not have that pain yet.
HasseltAges 18–40 - NCT06297278Recruiting
Exercise and fear learning in teens
This study tests whether exercise can help teens learn to overcome fear more easily. It looks at how the brain and natural chemicals in the body respond during and after exercise.
Detroit, MichiganAges 14–17 - NCT06697275Recruiting
Virtual reality to ease port needle insertion in children with leukemia
This trial tests whether using a virtual reality mask can help reduce pain or fear when children with leukemia get a needle placed into their implantable port (a small device under the skin used for medicines). The goal is to see if it makes the procedure more comfortable.
BordeauxAges 6–16 - NCT06651788Recruiting
Using cooling spray to ease pain from steroid shots
This study tests whether spraying a cooling numbing spray on the skin before a steroid injection reduces the pain of the shot. If you are getting a steroid injection in your arm, leg, hand, or foot, this trial might help make the experience more comfortable.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT06630884RecruitingPhase 1
Immune response to trauma and fear
This study looks at how the body's immune and stress systems work together in people who have experienced trauma, by giving a harmless vaccine to temporarily boost inflammation. It may help explain why some people develop PTSD and others don't, which could lead to better treatments.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18–65 - NCT06531980Recruiting
Digital app for teens with mild to moderate anxiety
This trial tests a digital app to help teens with mild to moderate anxiety. If you are 13–16, live in Bergen, and feel anxious often, this app might help you manage your worries and get back to doing things you enjoy.
Bergen, VestlandAges 13–16 - NCT06523374Recruiting
Studying quality of life and cancer risk in Barrett's esophagus
This study looks at how Barrett's esophagus affects your quality of life and fear of cancer. It uses new tests to better predict who might develop esophageal cancer, so you can get the right care sooner.
Edegem, AntwerpenAges 18 years+ - NCT06436079Recruiting
Reducing anxiety during hyperbaric chamber sessions
This study tests whether a special nursing program can help reduce anxiety for people who have scheduled sessions in a hyperbaric chamber. If you get anxious before or during these sessions, this program might help you feel calmer.
Palamós, GironaAges 18–100 - NCT06420557Recruiting
Reducing fear of animals with brain feedback
This study uses brain scans to help people with animal phobias reduce their fear without consciously trying. It tests a new method that may make fear responses weaker over time.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18–65 - NCT06430541RecruitingPhase 1
Psilocybin therapy for fear of cancer recurrence
This trial tests if psilocybin-assisted therapy can help reduce the intense worry that cancer might come back. It is for people who have finished their main treatments for early-stage breast cancer or advanced ovarian cancer.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 21 years+ - NCT05560113Recruiting
Study uses brain stimulation to disrupt fear memory in PTSD
This study tests a brain stimulation approach to affect how fear memories “stick” after they are formed. If you have PTSD, it may help reduce fear-related learning, but you must meet several safety and health criteria.
Atlanta, GeorgiaAges 18–65 - NCT05883540RecruitingPhase 2
LSD therapy in palliative care for comfort and well-being
This Phase 2 study tests how LSD may affect comfort and quality of life for people with advanced or end-stage life-limiting illness. It also checks whether the medicine is safe and can be given in a controlled way in palliative care settings.
BaselAges 22 years+ - NCT04761328Recruiting
Study fear of cancer coming back and stopping immunotherapy
This study looks at fear of cancer coming back and how people feel about stopping immunotherapy (cancer treatment that helps the immune system). You may be able to join if you’re an adult with a cancer history that included immunotherapy, and if you can safely participate.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 21 years+ - NCT05461092RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Nerve blocks to improve pain control after spinal fusion
This early-stage study tests whether a regional nerve block can improve pain control and recovery for older adults having elective lumbar spinal fusion. If you qualify, you may receive a special pain-control injection during surgery to reduce opioid needs and improve recovery comfort.
Iowa City, IowaAges 65 years+ - NCT05494684Recruiting
Nature-based relaxation for children during blood tests
This study tests whether a nature-based activity can help children aged 5 to 9 feel calmer and less stressed during a blood draw. It aims to make the experience more comfortable for children with long-term illnesses.
OuluAges 5–9 - NCT05283382RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Cannabidiol trial for learning and anxiety
This early-phase study tests how cannabidiol (CBD) affects learning and anxiety. You may be able to join if you meet age and health requirements and have not used CBD or other cannabis recently.
Storrs, ConnecticutAges 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.