Clinical trials
Relaxation clinical trials
Below are recruiting relaxation clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 137 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07325929Recruiting
Online radical acceptance for social anxiety
This study tests if an online program that teaches radical acceptance skills can help people with social anxiety. You will learn to accept anxious feelings instead of fighting them, which may reduce your social fears.
HaifaAges 18–45 - NCT07323069Recruiting
Nurse-led sleep program for children with cancer
This trial tests a special nurse-led program to help children with cancer sleep better. It includes simple steps to improve sleep and is designed for kids who are between 6 and 12 years old and currently getting cancer treatment.
Kowloon BayAges 6–12 - NCT07310004Recruiting
VR vs Music for Breast Biopsy Anxiety
This trial compares using a virtual reality headset versus listening to relaxing music to help lower your anxiety and pain during a breast biopsy. Both methods are non-drug ways to help you feel more comfortable during the procedure.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07298109Recruiting
Diaphragm Release for Chronic Low Back Pain
This study tests if releasing tension in the diaphragm muscle can help reduce chronic low back pain. It may be a treatment option for people whose back pain has lasted at least 12 weeks and has no clear cause.
KarabükAges 18–65 - NCT07291011Recruiting
Mindfulness for underserved cancer patients in Minnesota
This study tests an online mindfulness program (stress-reducing techniques) to help people with cancer who live in rural areas feel better emotionally. It is designed for those who are feeling significant distress.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges Any age - NCT06262412Recruiting
Online CBT for teens with body dysmorphic disorder
This trial tests an internet-based cognitive-behavioral therapy program for children and teenagers (ages 12-17) with body dysmorphic disorder. It aims to help them manage distressing thoughts about their appearance with support from a parent or caregiver.
GothenburgAges 12–17 - NCT07268261Recruiting
New surgery for chronic anal fissure
This trial tests a new combined surgical method for people with a chronic anal fissure (a small tear in the skin around the anus) that has not healed and is causing muscle spasms. The goal is to see if this surgery can help the fissure heal and relieve pain and spasm.
MoscowAges 18–70 - NCT07196332Recruiting
Recovering sleep after a car accident
This study tests a remote therapy program to help people who have been in a car accident and are at risk for PTSD. The goal is to see if improving sleep soon after a trauma can prevent PTSD symptoms.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 18–65 - NCT07222475Recruiting
Songwriting for relaxation in sickle cell teens
This trial explores whether writing calming songs can help teenagers with sickle cell disease feel more relaxed. Teens ages 11-18 who get care at a pediatric center can join.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 11–18 - NCT07228143Recruiting
Stepped care for anxiety in children
This study tests a stepped care approach to treat anxiety disorders in children ages 7 to 17. It starts with a parent-led program and adds more support if needed, aiming to reduce anxiety symptoms.
Houston, TexasAges 7–17 - NCT07220447RecruitingEarly Phase 1
L-Theanine for relaxation and mood in cancer survivors
This trial tests whether a natural supplement called L-theanine, found in green tea, can help cancer survivors feel more relaxed and improve their mood. You may qualify if you have finished cancer treatment, have been in surveillance for at least 6 months, and feel anxious.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07161713Recruiting
Relaxation and stress reduction study for cancer survivors
This study is testing whether relaxation and stress reduction techniques can help your body heal at a cellular level. If you are a cancer survivor who finished treatment at least 6 months ago, you may be able to join.
Stony Brook, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT07155941Recruiting
App-based training for lack of pleasure
This trial tests if an app-based training program can help people who have trouble feeling pleasure from daily activities (anhedonia). It combines mood check-ins and simple, repeated exercises to retrain the brain's reward system.
Marburg, HesseAges 18 years+ - NCT07146269Enrolling by invitation
Virtual reality and brain stimulation for depression
This study tests if combining virtual reality with a gentle brain stimulation method at home can help people with major depression. You would use a headset and small electrodes to receive treatment in your own home.
MunichAges 18–65 - NCT06408662Recruiting
Remote mindfulness program for tics (Tourette or tic disorder)
This study tests a mindfulness program delivered remotely (via phone or tablet) to help people with moderate to severe tics. It aims to see if mindfulness can reduce tic severity and improve quality of life.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT07122544Recruiting
Salt chamber pulmonary rehab for COPD
This study tests whether doing pulmonary rehab (breathing and exercise training) in a salt chamber can help people with COPD breathe and feel better. It is for people whose COPD is stable and who can move independently.
Krakow, MałopolskaAges 18 years+ - NCT07014111Recruiting
Fight Fatigue: muscle relaxation and walking for dialysis patients
This study tests a simple program that combines muscle relaxation exercises and walking to help reduce fatigue in people with end-stage kidney disease who are on dialysis. You'll receive text messages to guide you and track your progress.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT07016880Recruiting
VR for anxiety during gynecological cancer surgery
This trial tests whether using virtual reality (VR) during surgery can help reduce anxiety and improve satisfaction for people having their first open surgery for gynecological cancer. You will wear VR goggles during the operation to see if it makes you feel calmer and more comfortable.
AnkaraAges 18 years+ - NCT07598474Recruiting
Pregabalin and Movement Therapy for Knee Osteoarthritis Pain
This trial tests whether a nerve pain medication called pregabalin, applied through ultrasound waves to your knee, combined with gentle movement exercises, can reduce pain in advanced knee osteoarthritis. You'll attend 16 treatment sessions over 4 weeks to see if this combination helps.
Faisalābad, Punjab ProvinceAges 40–60 - NCT06935604Recruiting
Mindfulness VR for hospital patients
This trial tests whether a virtual reality (VR) program with calming mindfulness activities can help hospitalized patients feel less stressed and more at ease. It is designed for adults who are stable enough to be in a hospital and can use simple VR equipment.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 18–99 - NCT06920407Enrolling by invitation
BreatheWell: Breathing and relaxation for health
This research study tests a simple breathing and relaxation program called BreatheWell. If you are a generally healthy adult who isn't taking certain medications or using fitness trackers, you may be able to join and learn techniques to calm your body and mind.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06909669Recruiting
Brief therapy for anxiety, depression, or physical symptoms
This study tests short-term psychological treatments to help people with mild or moderate emotional symptoms like anxiety, depression, or physical complaints (such as pain or fatigue) that may be linked to stress. The goal is to see if these brief therapies can improve how you feel.
Córdoba, CórdobaAges 18 years+ - NCT06899048Recruiting
Does a risk score predict muscle recovery after surgery?
This study looks at whether a simple risk score can predict how long it takes for muscles to fully recover after surgery. It may help doctors decide when it is safe to wake you up fully.
AsyutAges 18–65 - NCT06865833Recruiting
Non-drug methods to help teens with somatoform disorders
This trial tests if activities like Tai Chi can help teens aged 12-19 who have physical symptoms caused by stress or emotions (somatoform disorders). You would join a group to try these methods and see if they make you feel better.
Créteil, CréteilAges 12–19
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for relaxation?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 137 recruiting relaxation 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 relaxation 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 relaxation 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.