Clinical trials
Social Anxiety clinical trials
Below are recruiting social anxiety clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 80 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07097545Recruiting
Social media, exercise, and mindfulness for college students
This study tests whether limiting social media to a few minutes daily and doing brief exercise or mindfulness activities for two weeks can improve well-being. It is for Johns Hopkins students who use social media a lot and currently exercise an hour or less each day.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT06899308Recruiting
Health check for university students
This study checks the health of students at two universities in Germany. It uses online surveys and interviews to monitor well-being over time.
BremenAges 18 years+ - NCT04191811Recruiting
Using brain signals to predict CBT success for mood or sleep issues
This study tests whether brain measurements can help predict who will benefit from a type of talk therapy called CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy). If you have depression, social anxiety, or insomnia, your brain “response variability” may be used to personalize or improve treatment planning.
Huddinge, Stockholm CountyAges 18 years+ - NCT07437872Recruiting
Virtual reality therapy for social anxiety
This study tests if virtual reality can help people with social anxiety disorder feel less anxious in social situations. If you are 18 or older and live near Mountain View, California, you may be able to join.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05292612Recruiting
Coach vs clinician self-help for social anxiety
This trial tests whether two different self-help programs (one guided by a coach and one by a clinician) can improve generalized social anxiety. You may be able to use an evidence-based approach at home, with the goal of reducing fear and avoidance in social situations.
ShatinAges 18–100 - NCT05868135Recruiting
Online guided therapy for depression and anxiety
This trial tests an internet-based (online) guided psychological program, called e-Meistring, for people with moderate depression plus panic disorder and social anxiety. It aims to see whether the program improves symptoms and is also worth the cost.
BergenAges 18 years+ - NCT06152211Recruiting
Music therapy for aging and Alzheimer's disease
This trial tests if music-based activities can help older adults with or without Alzheimer's. You'll attend weekly music sessions and be assessed over time.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 65 years+ - NCT06514495Recruiting
Virtual vs. real-life therapy for agoraphobia
This study compares facing fears in virtual reality versus real-life situations for people with agoraphobia. Researchers want to see which method works better to reduce anxiety.
MainzAges 18–75 - NCT06678295Recruiting
CBT for social anxiety or body dysmorphic disorder
This study looks at how individual factors affect the success of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for social anxiety or body dysmorphic disorder. You'll have therapy sessions and brain scans to see what works best for people like you.
Seattle, WashingtonAges 18–45 - NCT07456631Recruiting
ACT for teens with social anxiety and oppositional defiant disorder
This study tests a type of therapy called Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for adolescents who have both social anxiety and oppositional defiant disorder. It aims to see if the therapy helps with these conditions.
CoimbraAges 12–18 - NCT07589621Recruiting
Managing Appearance Worries Through Behavioral Therapy
This study tests two approaches to help people who struggle with anxiety about their appearance: one focuses on gradually reducing safety behaviors (like mirror checking), while the other teaches muscle relaxation techniques. You'll use your smartphone to complete the program.
Tallahassee, FloridaAges 18–65 - NCT07454460Recruiting
Communication coaching for young adult cancer survivors
This study offers a coaching program to help young adult cancer survivors (ages 18–35) improve how they communicate with their healthcare team. It's for those who have finished treatment at least a year ago and receive care at Penn State.
Hershey, PennsylvaniaAges 18–35 - NCT07655271Recruiting
Pain, arm function, and anxiety after shoulder surgery for brachial plexus palsy
This study examines pain, arm function, and social appearance anxiety in adults who had shoulder tendon transfer surgery as children for brachial plexus birth palsy. It helps understand long-term outcomes after this specific surgery.
Istanbul, IstanbulAges 18–40 - NCT06261463Recruiting
Peer-led support group for refugee families in Chicago
This study is testing a support program led by trained peers to help refugee families strengthen family bonds and cope with challenges. It is designed for Arabic-speaking families who have recently settled in Chicago.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 12–55 - NCT06790641Recruiting
Supporting mental health during and after pregnancy
This study aims to improve mental health care for people during and after pregnancy. It involves interviews or focus groups with healthcare providers, peer mentors, and patients to understand how to make support services more helpful and accessible.
Shrewsbury, MassachusettsAges 18–70 - NCT07107906Recruiting
CONNECT program: group telehealth to reduce loneliness in adults 55+
This trial tests a group-based telehealth program called CONNECT, which aims to reduce loneliness, social isolation, and mental health symptoms like anxiety or depression in adults aged 55 and older. You'll join online group sessions instead of in-person programs, making it easier to connect from home.
Winnipeg, ManitobaAges 55 years+ - NCT06440785Recruiting
Taylor Swift and mental health study
This study looks at how Taylor Swift's music and public presence affect mental health. If you are a young adult living in Singapore who uses social media, you may be able to join by sharing your experiences online.
SingaporeAges 18–34 - NCT05734768Recruiting
Study of anxiety and depression in parents after preterm birth
This study compares how parents feel (anxiety and depression symptoms) after having a baby born preterm versus a full-term baby. It also looks at early “building blocks” of thinking and social development in the child.
ReimsAges 18 years+ - NCT07033052Recruiting
Art therapy for anxiety and depression in teens
This trial tests whether art-based activities can help children and teens aged 8 to 17 who feel anxious or depressed. Parents must agree to let their child join.
Cleveland, OhioAges 8–17 - NCT06395558Recruiting
Online support program for cardiac arrest survivors
This trial tests if an internet-based program helps people recover after a cardiac arrest. You may qualify if you were discharged from the hospital with good brain function and can use the web.
Bologna, BolognaAges 18–80 - NCT06977178Recruiting
Teen anxiety and substance use study
This study looks at how anxiety in young teens might lead to substance use later. It uses brain scans and stress tests to understand these pathways.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 12–14 - NCT07024979Recruiting
Music therapy for university students' mental health
This trial tests whether a music therapy program can help university students with moderate stress, social problems, or trouble adjusting to college life. It aims to improve your mental health and well-being.
Hong KongAges 18–35 - NCT07055906Recruiting
Video coaching to help Latino families talk about race
This study tests a video-based coaching program to help Latino parents and their 10–14-year-old children talk about race and ethnic background. Families will be recorded having a conversation, then get feedback to strengthen their communication.
Harrisburg, PennsylvaniaAges 10–14 - NCT07252947Recruiting
Stress and anxiety effects on decision-making
This study looks at how stress and anxiety affect the way people make decisions. It may help researchers understand these processes better.
New York, New YorkAges 18–65
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for social anxiety?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 80 recruiting social anxiety 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 social anxiety 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 social anxiety 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.