Clinical trials
General Anxiety Disorder clinical trials
Below are recruiting general anxiety disorder clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 132 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06804525Recruiting
Adapting a mental health survey in Hong Kong
This study adapts a mental health survey for Hong Kong adults. It is open to adults aged 25 and older who live in randomly selected households and can speak Chinese or English.
Hong KongAges 25 years+ - NCT06792175Enrolling by invitation
Using speech to detect mental health conditions
This study uses a computer program to listen to your speech and see if it can help detect mental health or neurodevelopmental conditions. It may help find new ways to diagnose conditions like ADHD, anxiety, depression, and others earlier.
Brookline, MassachusettsAges 13–60 - NCT05393518Recruiting
Study linking brain signals to anxiety in people with epilepsy
This study looks at how brain electrical signals relate to anxiety symptoms in people with drug-resistant epilepsy. It compares people who do (or do not) meet criteria for generalized anxiety disorder, to better understand anxiety in this setting.
BordeauxAges 18–65 - NCT06701903RecruitingPhase 2
Study of an investigational drug for generalized anxiety disorder
This study tests an investigational oral medication (ITI-1284) for people with moderate to severe generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) who haven't found enough relief from at least two standard medications. The goal is to see if this new drug helps reduce anxiety symptoms.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT06661460Recruiting
Online therapy for youths with anxiety disorders
This study tests an online cognitive behavioral therapy program for children and teens (8 to 17 years old) who have specific anxiety disorders. It aims to help reduce anxiety symptoms by providing therapy through a smartphone, tablet, or computer, with support from a caregiver.
Kalmar, Region Kalmar LänAges 8–17 - NCT05427708Recruiting
Breathing training to reduce anxiety symptoms
This study tests whether specific respiratory (breathing) training can reduce anxiety symptoms and fear responses. It may help people who have several kinds of anxiety or trauma-related anxiety, especially if they are not on anxiety medicines or only stable on them.
Austin, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06563310Recruiting
Brain Training for Anxiety Using Neurofeedback
This study tests whether a brain-training technique called neurofeedback can help people with certain anxiety disorders learn to change how they think about upsetting situations. Participants will do thinking exercises while an MRI machine measures their brain activity, which helps them see if they are using the right coping strategies.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 18–24 - NCT06512324Enrolling by invitation
TMS with remote viewing for depression and anxiety
This trial tests whether adding 'remote viewing' (a technique where a person tries to perceive a distant target) to standard TMS brain stimulation can improve depression and anxiety symptoms. It is for people already getting TMS and who can attend weekly visits.
Encinitas, CaliforniaAges 12 years+ - NCT06480383RecruitingPhase 2
Adding an experimental pill to current anxiety medication
This study tests an experimental medication (ITI-1284) added to your current anxiety treatment to see if it improves symptoms. It's for adults with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) who haven't gotten enough relief from their current medicine.
Glendale, CaliforniaAges Any age - NCT06376734RecruitingPhase 2
TMS for depression, anxiety, OCD, or schizophrenia
This study tests whether a brain stimulation technique called TMS can help people with depression, anxiety, OCD, or schizophrenia. It aims to find better ways to target the treatment for each person's specific needs.
Sunnyvale, CaliforniaAges 18–65 - NCT06198023Recruiting
Improving social skills for anxiety and eating disorders
This study looks at whether a program focused on improving social skills can help people with anxiety or eating disorders. It’s for young adults ages 18–30 who have had these conditions in the past year but are currently stable.
Dallas, TexasAges 18–30 - NCT05800925Recruiting
Triage survey to check who can join psychiatry research
This study uses a short questionnaire to figure out who is eligible to join future psychiatry research. It may help people get routed into studies that match their situation and safety needs.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT05683223Recruiting
Brain and body markers to improve treatment for social anxiety
This study uses brain recordings (EEG and MRI) to understand how treatments help people with social anxiety. It also looks for signals that may predict who is most likely to benefit from treatment.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–50 - NCT05671419Recruiting
Mindful self-compassion training for anxiety and depression
This study tests whether a structured “mindful self-compassion” program can reduce symptoms of anxiety disorders or depression. It’s meant to help by improving how you relate to yourself during difficult thoughts and feelings.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18–75 - NCT05467683Recruiting
Breathing CO2 test to predict which anxiety therapies won’t work
This study uses a controlled breathing test (inhaling CO2 or breathing faster) to see if it can predict whether exposure-based therapy will help your anxiety disorder. If you are in the right group, the results may help doctors choose more effective treatment earlier.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–70 - NCT05117255Recruiting
Online therapy study for anxiety in residential alcohol treatment
This study tests an internet-based, interactive version of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for anxiety symptoms. It’s designed for people getting mainly alcohol-focused treatment in a residential program, to see if the online approach works and is feasible for you.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 18–65 - NCT04806620Recruiting
Online app study for brain inflammation lifestyle data
This study uses a digital platform (app/website) to collect lifestyle and symptom information to better understand brain inflammation. You may qualify if you have certain conditions like Long COVID, migraines, autoimmune disease, inflammatory gut issues, mood disorders, or if you are a healthy comparison person.
Delafield, WisconsinAges 2 years+ - NCT04793828Recruiting
Self-guided online program for certain anxiety disorders
This trial tests “Velibra,” a self-guided online program to help people with anxiety disorders while they are waiting for care. It focuses on panic, social anxiety, and generalized anxiety, and may help by teaching coping skills through lessons and questionnaires.
BerlinAges 18–65 - NCT04557891Recruiting
Low-intensity ultrasound for generalized anxiety disorder
This trial tests a non-drug brain treatment using low-intensity focused ultrasound to reduce symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). It may help if your anxiety has been moderate to severe and you’ve already tried standard medications without enough relief.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18–65 - NCT00018057RecruitingPhase 2
Brain study of pediatric anxiety disorders
This study looks at how the brain works in children and adults with anxiety disorders. It uses brain scans (fMRI) and other safe tests to understand anxiety better.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 8–65 - NCT06289621Recruiting
Brief treatment for anxiety and PTSD in South Africa
This trial tests a short, talk-based therapy for people with anxiety disorders or PTSD. It aims to help you manage symptoms in fewer sessions.
Cape TownAges 18–65 - NCT07666776Recruiting
Attention training for social anxiety: a controlled trial
This study tests whether a simple computer exercise that trains your attention away from threat can reduce social anxiety, compared to a placebo (neutral) version. It's for adults with social anxiety disorder and takes place at Tel Aviv University.
Tel AvivAges 18–65 - NCT07323784RecruitingPhase 2
Study of NTX-1472 for social anxiety disorder
This trial tests an investigational medicine called NTX-1472 to see if it helps people with social anxiety disorder. Participation involves taking the study drug and attending scheduled visits.
Encino, CaliforniaAges 18–65 - NCT06843044RecruitingPhase 4
Testing Ranquilon for anxiety from stress or exhaustion
This study tests a new medication called Ranquilon to see how well it treats anxiety in people with neurasthenia or adjustment disorders. Participants will take the study drug for about 4 weeks, and doctors will check their anxiety and fatigue levels.
Engel'sAges 18–70
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for general anxiety disorder?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 132 recruiting general anxiety disorder 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 general anxiety disorder 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 general anxiety disorder 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.
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