Clinical trials
Stress and Anxiety clinical trials
Below are recruiting stress and anxiety clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 178 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07441070Recruiting
Ashwagandha for stress and sleep in sexual and gender minorities
This study tests whether an Ashwagandha root extract supplement can help lower stress, anxiety, and improve sleep quality in adults who experience stress related to being a sexual or gender minority. You would take the supplement daily for a set period and report how you feel.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18–45 - NCT07055061Recruiting
Music for reducing stress, anxiety and depression
This trial tests if listening to specially designed music can help reduce stress, anxiety and depression. It may be a good option for people who are not currently taking medication or receiving treatment.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–60 - NCT07058324Recruiting
Can chicory root prebiotic improve mood and stress?
This trial tests whether a prebiotic from chicory root can help healthy adults with mild to moderate stress and anxiety feel calmer and handle stress better. You'll take the prebiotic or a placebo for a period and complete mood and stress tests.
Trier, Rhineland-PalatinateAges 18–70 - NCT07234006Recruiting
Mindfulness and neurofeedback to reduce nursing student stress
This study tests whether combining neurofeedback (a technique to train your brain waves) with mindfulness meditation can help nursing students feel less anxious and stressed, and do better in school. You can join if you are a nursing student at the University of Salamanca and are willing to participate.
SalamancaAges 18–45 - NCT07415915Enrolling by invitation
Heart rate biofeedback for stress in dentistry students
This trial tests if a technique called heart rate variability biofeedback (HRVB) can help reduce stress and anxiety in students moving from classroom to clinical training. It may be a good fit if you are a 4th-year dentistry student starting clinical work.
Almada, Setúbal DistrictAges 18 years+ - NCT07343843Recruiting
Virtual reality vs sedative for anxiety during C-section
This study compares two ways to reduce anxiety and stress during a planned C-section: using a virtual reality headset versus a sedative medicine given through an IV. It aims to see which approach helps mothers feel calmer and supports better outcomes for both mom and baby.
Banhā, BenhaAges 18 years+ - NCT06829251Recruiting
Ear massage for stress and sleep in parents of children with diabetes
This study tests if a simple ear massage you can do at home helps reduce stress, anxiety, and improve sleep for parents of children with type 1 diabetes. You would learn the massage during online sessions and do it for a few weeks.
MersinAges 21–60 - NCT07469527Recruiting
Tonic for stress in healthy adults
This study tests if a tonic called Feel Free Classic Tonic can help lower stress in healthy adults. You will take the tonic, and the researchers will check your stress levels and how your body processes the drink.
Guelph, OntarioAges 21–55 - NCT07650422Recruiting
Virtual Reality to Reduce Anxiety During Cervical Screening
This study tests whether wearing a virtual reality headset during a colposcopy (a procedure to examine the cervix) can help reduce anxiety, stress, and pain. You would be randomly assigned to either use VR or receive standard care during the procedure.
Adana, AdanaAges 18 years+ - NCT06714942Recruiting
Ashwagandha for stress and anxiety in adults
This trial tests whether a special ashwagandha root extract can help reduce stress and anxiety. If you're an adult dealing with high stress and have not been on related medications recently, you may be able to join.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18–65 - NCT07727434Recruiting
Stress and Anxiety in People Having Biopsy for Bone or Soft Tissue Cancer
This study looks at how stress and anxiety levels change in people who are about to have a biopsy for a possible bone or soft tissue tumor. The goal is to better understand the emotional impact of waiting for results and starting treatment.
IstanbulAges 18 years+ - NCT07653035Recruiting
Can a weighted blanket help with anxiety during cancer treatment?
This study tests whether using a weighted blanket during intravenous cancer therapy (like chemo or immunotherapy) can reduce anxiety, stress, and depression, and increase comfort. It also checks if nurses find it easy to use.
Muscat, SeebAges 18 years+ - NCT06365723Recruiting
Walking in Nature vs. City for Prediabetes
This study compares walking in natural green spaces (like parks) versus walking in built environments (like city streets) for adults with prediabetes. You will be asked to walk three times a week for 30 minutes for 4 weeks in each setting, and researchers will see how your body responds.
Lake Forest, IllinoisAges 25–64 - 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+ - NCT07147322Recruiting
Virtual vs. Traditional CPR Training for Medical Students
This study compares virtual reality CPR training to traditional training to see how each affects stress. It is for young, healthy medical students who have not recently learned CPR.
Oulu, North OstrobothniaAges 18–30 - 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+ - NCT07136584Recruiting
Support for caregiver wellbeing study
This study is testing a program to support the mental health of parents whose children are being treated for neuromuscular disorders or diabetes at the Royal Children's Hospital. If you are a parent able to fill out a consent form in English without an interpreter, you may be able to join.
Parkville, VictoriaAges Any age - NCT07201909Recruiting
Can a special fiber improve stress and mood?
This study tests whether a prebiotic fiber blend can help reduce stress, improve mood, and ease anxiety in adults with mild to severe stress levels. You'll take the fiber daily and report how you feel over several weeks.
LondonAges 18–50 - NCT05183503Enrolling by invitation
Study of pain, stress, anxiety, and depression in jaw disorder
This study looks at how chronic jaw pain from temporomandibular disorder (TMD) relates to stress, anxiety, and depression in adults. Your results may help researchers better understand what affects symptoms and how people respond to care.
WroclawAges 18–80 - NCT05685368RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Therapy groups to help teens cope with sickle cell
This trial tests a structured talk-therapy program called Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for teens and young adults with sickle cell disease. It aims to help you manage tough thoughts and feelings and cope with day-to-day challenges over 6 weekly group sessions.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 14–21 - NCT06610552Recruiting
Powerly: Preventing depression and anxiety after childbirth
This trial tests a science-based smartphone program to help prevent postpartum depression and anxiety. It is designed for pregnant women who are between 24 and 32 weeks along and have an iPhone.
ZurichAges 18 years+ - NCT07101172Enrolling by invitation
Stress ball for anxiety and pain during prostate biopsy
This study tests whether using a stress ball during a prostate biopsy can help reduce anxiety and pain. It may be an option if you are having your first biopsy and can squeeze a ball.
Çorum, MerkezAges 18 years+ - NCT06302010Recruiting
Stress ball for anxiety during high-risk pregnancy test
This study tests whether squeezing a stress ball during a non-stress test (baby heartbeat check) can help lower anxiety and improve well-being for women with high-risk pregnancies. It's for women who are at least 32 weeks pregnant.
SamsunAges 18–45 - NCT07315516RecruitingPhase 2
Sleep and stress supplement study
This study tests a new supplement to help with sleep and stress. It is for adults who feel stressed and have sleep problems, but are otherwise healthy.
BrisbaneAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for stress and anxiety?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 178 recruiting stress and 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 stress and 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 stress and 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.
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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.