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
- NCT06595953RecruitingPhase 2
Music therapy with CBT for child anxiety
This study tests if adding a special music therapy that responds to where your child looks during cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can help reduce anxiety better than CBT alone. It is designed for children 8–17 with separation, generalized, or social anxiety.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 8–17 - NCT05843695Recruiting
Therapy study for PTSD and anxiety in veterans
This trial tests a psychotherapy approach to help veterans and service members who have PTSD and/or anxiety disorders. You may be randomly assigned to different therapy conditions, and the study aims to improve quality of life and reduce anxiety and PTSD symptoms.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06929442Recruiting
Prevention program for young adults with unusual experiences
This study tests a program to help young adults who have had unusual thoughts or experiences (like feeling people are talking about them or that things have hidden meanings) learn ways to cope and feel better. The goal is to prevent these experiences from turning into bigger problems.
Charlestown, MassachusettsAges 18–30 - NCT04846777Recruiting
Phone-based support program for generalized anxiety
This study tests a brief treatment approach delivered through a smartphone app (or phone-based program) for people with generalized anxiety disorder. It may help you manage anxiety while also contributing to research on easier ways to get mental health support.
University Park, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06243640RecruitingPhase 3
New capsule for generalized anxiety disorder trial
This trial tests a new capsule called Buagafuran for adults with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). It aims to see if the medication helps reduce anxiety without causing major side effects.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–65 - NCT06243614RecruitingPhase 3
Testing buagafuran capsules for generalized anxiety disorder
This trial tests a new medication called buagafuran for people with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). It aims to see if the drug can safely reduce anxiety symptoms.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–65 - NCT06831708Recruiting
Comparing two types of talk therapy for generalized anxiety
This trial compares two short-term therapies—psychoanalytic and cognitive behavioral—for people with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). It aims to see which approach works better over 12 weekly sessions.
IstanbulAges 18–65 - NCT07239609RecruitingPhase 1
ACT therapy for memory loss and their caregivers
This study tests if ACT, a type of talk therapy, helps people with mild memory loss and their care partners cope with difficult emotions. Both you and a family member or friend who helps you would participate.
Lubbock, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06770517Recruiting
Exposure therapy for anxiety in older adults
This study tests whether exposure therapy helps older adults with anxiety. It focuses on people 60 and older who have conditions like generalized anxiety, panic disorder, agoraphobia, or social anxiety.
Nederland, NijmegenAges 65 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+ - NCT05962879Recruiting
Program for teens with early psychosis-like experiences
This trial tests a new mental health program for teenagers who are having at least one psychosis-like experience and may be at risk for serious mental illness. It may help by offering structured support for both teens and their parents.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 14–19 - NCT05863520Recruiting
Two school programs to help anxious autistic students
This study compares two school-based programs to reduce anxiety in autistic students ages 8–14. You may be able to help test which approach works better when delivered by trained school staff with caregiver involvement.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 7–15 - NCT07571226Recruiting
Urban Stress and Mental Health Monitoring Study
This study explores how city living and daily stress affect depression, anxiety, and alcohol use disorders by having you wear a monitoring wristband and use a smartphone app to track your physical responses. Researchers hope to better understand the link between environmental stress and mental health symptoms.
BeijingAges 18–60 - NCT06081348RecruitingPhase 2
Sertraline vs. placebo for anxiety in kids with developmental disorders
This trial compares sertraline (a common antidepressant) to a placebo (a pill with no medicine) to see which better reduces anxiety in children and teens who also have a neurodevelopmental disorder like autism, ADHD, or Tourette's. The goal is to help you and your child understand if this treatment might offer relief from anxiety.
Calgary, AlbertaAges 8–17 - NCT05466851Recruiting
Study testing anxiety and depression biology and therapy markers
This study looks at “biopsychosocial markers” (biological, psychological, and social signs) in people with major depression and/or anxiety. It aims to understand what changes with treatment and how those changes connect to symptoms like anxiety and depression.
New York, New YorkAges 18–65 - NCT07812233RecruitingPhase 2
Heart rate training for anxiety in autistic teens
This study tests a wearable sensor that helps teenagers with autism learn to calm their anxiety by focusing on their breathing and heart rate. Participation lasts 8 weeks and may help reduce anxiety symptoms.
Lexington, MassachusettsAges 12–17 - NCT07538427Recruiting
Music Therapy for Health in Rural Elder Care
This study explores whether music can improve health and wellbeing in older adults living in rural care facilities. Researchers will work with residents to understand how music might help with mood, memory, and quality of life.
Flagstaff, ArizonaAges Any age - NCT07153250Recruiting
Online parent training for young child anxiety
This trial tests an online program that teaches parents how to help their young child (ages 2 to 7) manage anxiety. You would complete the program at home, and researchers want to see if it reduces your child's anxiety symptoms.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT07439042RecruitingPhase 4
Buspirone for anxiety in children with autism
This trial tests whether buspirone, a medication that helps with anxiety, can reduce anxiety in children and teens with autism. It is a 12-week study where participants receive buspirone or a placebo (a pill with no medicine) to see if it improves anxiety symptoms.
Lexington, MassachusettsAges 7–17 - NCT04214561Enrolling by invitation
Studies how sleep measures relate to teeth grinding
This study looks at sleep testing results to understand what relates to sleep bruxism, which is teeth grinding or clenching during sleep. It may help researchers better understand the causes and patterns behind this condition.
WroclawAges 18–70 - NCT06004115RecruitingPhase 4
Brain scanning study for depression and anxiety
This study uses brain scans (fMRI) to understand how people with both depression and anxiety respond to threat. If you have either or both conditions, participating could help researchers find better treatments.
Tulsa, OklahomaAges 18–65 - NCT07299916Enrolling by invitation
Brain stimulation and virtual reality for anxiety disorders
This trial tests if a combination of non-invasive brain stimulation (tDCS) and virtual reality meditation can reduce anxiety in people with Generalized Anxiety Disorder or related conditions. It aims to find a new, non-medication way to help manage symptoms.
Hong KongAges 16–70 - NCT07167849Recruiting
Digital help while waiting for therapy
This trial tests a brief digital program for people waiting for outpatient therapy. It aims to provide support during the wait and see if it helps improve mental health symptoms.
BernAges 18 years+ - NCT06715852Recruiting
Moving on! Anxiety treatment in primary care
This study in Swedish primary care tests a tailored treatment program (including exercise) for people with anxiety disorders. It aims to see if this approach helps reduce anxiety better than usual care.
GothenburgAges 18–65
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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.
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.