Clinical trials
Stress Response clinical trials
Below are recruiting stress response clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 51 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07464860Recruiting
Breathwork for older adults after knee surgery
This study tests a breathing exercise program to help older adults recover after knee replacement surgery. Participants practice controlled breathing at home using a smartphone or computer.
Tucson, ArizonaAges 65 years+ - NCT07510542Recruiting
Comparing stress response with standard vs video laryngoscope
This trial compares how the body reacts to stress when a video laryngoscope is used versus a traditional laryngoscope during routine surgeries that do not involve the airway.
Karachi, SindhAges 18–60 - NCT07165483Recruiting
Timing of dexmedetomidine for surgery stress response
This trial tests whether giving a single dose of dexmedetomidine (a medicine that helps calm the body's stress response) before surgery can reduce the stress on your heart and blood pressure when a breathing tube is placed. It may help you recover more smoothly.
Tanta, El-GharbiaAges 18–65 - NCT07453537Recruiting
Cranberries and stress in healthy multitasking adults
This study tests whether cranberry polyphenols help healthy adults handle stress better during multitasking. You eat a cranberry snack and do computer tasks while your stress is measured.
Gainesville, FloridaAges 30–55 - NCT07600580RecruitingPhase 4
Nerve blocks for thyroid surgery to reduce stress response
This study tests whether a special numbing technique (nerve block) given during thyroid removal surgery can reduce your body's stress response and help you recover better. Researchers will measure how well this approach works compared to standard care.
Zagreb, City of ZagrebAges 18 years+ - NCT07324863Recruiting
Ultrasound block for stress reduction in hernia surgery
This trial tests whether a specific ultrasound-guided nerve block (EXORA) can lower stress during umbilical hernia surgery. If you are having this surgery and are generally healthy, you may be able to join.
TantaAges 21–65 - NCT07069478Recruiting
CBD and stress response study
This study looks at how cannabidiol (CBD) affects your body's response to stress. You may be able to help researchers understand if regular CBD use changes how you handle stressful situations.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 21–70 - NCT07040449Recruiting
Stress and pleasure study for young teens
This study looks at how stress affects mood and the brain in teenagers aged 13 to 15. It involves brain scans and other tests to better understand teen mental health.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 13–15 - NCT07803068Recruiting
Ashwagandha supplement and weight training for strength and focus
This study tests whether taking ashwagandha, an herb often used for stress, for 12 weeks can boost strength, brain function, and stress resilience when combined with your regular weight training. It's for healthy, active men who already lift weights regularly.
Gdansk, Pomeranian VoivodeshipAges 25–40 - NCT07571473Recruiting
Monitoring stress during abdominal hysterectomy surgery
This study tests a new monitoring system called CoreSys that tracks your body's stress response during abdominal hysterectomy (surgical removal of the uterus). The goal is to help doctors better manage pain and stress during your operation.
Rosario, Santa Fe ProvinceAges 18–70 - NCT07034898Enrolling by invitationPhase 4
Dexmedetomidine vs Labetalol for Airway Stress in Brain Surgery
This trial compares two medicines (dexmedetomidine and labetalol) to see which one better controls stress on the airway during brain surgery in people with high blood pressure. The goal is to find a safer way to manage your heart rate and blood pressure while you are under anesthesia.
CairoAges 30–60 - NCT05240924Recruiting
Exposure therapy program for veterans with OCD and PTSD
This study tests whether a structured therapy approach called Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) can improve functioning in veterans with OCD, with or without PTSD. You may be eligible if you’re receiving care through certain VA clinics or telehealth hubs and are willing to take part in ERP.
East Orange, New JerseyAges 18 years+ - NCT07559344Recruiting
Hot Baths and Muscle Recovery in Young Athletes
This study tests whether taking hot baths before or after intense exercise helps young track-and-field athletes recover better and triggers natural protective proteins in their muscles. Researchers will measure muscle strength and a cellular protein called HSP70 to see if heat helps the body bounce back from hard workouts.
AmiensAges 19–25 - NCT06573034Recruiting
Standing meditation study for young adults with stress
This study tests if a gentle standing meditation practice (called Daoist Zhanzhuang) can help young adults feel better and handle stress. You would practice for 30 minutes at a time and be followed for a year.
Charlotte, North CarolinaAges 18–25 - NCT07611890RecruitingPhase 4
Comparing two medications to reduce heart stress during cardiac surgery
This trial tests whether dexmedetomidine or lignocaine better prevents dangerous heart-rate and blood-pressure changes when a breathing tube is placed during heart surgery. If you're having cardiac surgery and are at high risk for heart complications, this study may help protect your heart during the procedure.
Rawalpindi, Punjab ProvinceAges 18–65 - NCT06105853Recruiting
Stress and brain activity in alcohol use disorder
This study looks at how people with alcohol use disorder respond to stress and what happens in the brain. You'll use a smartphone and may have an MRI scan to understand your stress responses.
Mannheim, Baden-WurttembergAges 18–65 - 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 - NCT04040608Recruiting
Testing how screen size affects stress ratings
This study looks at whether the size of a computer or phone screen changes how people rate their stress. It may help researchers choose the best way to measure stress in future studies and health apps.
Clermont-FerrandAges 18 years+ - NCT06247306Recruiting
Neurofeedback and stress in alcohol use
This study uses a brain-training technique called neurofeedback to help understand how stress and drinking are linked. You would use your smartphone to participate, and the goal is to find better ways to manage alcohol use.
Mannheim, Baden-WurttembergAges 18–65 - NCT06138522Recruiting
How Teens View Changes in PTSD Therapy
This study talks with traumatized teens and their therapists to understand how their therapy changes over time. It aims to improve care for young people with PTSD.
Paris, IDFAges 12 years+ - NCT02480283Recruiting
Study of cannabis smoke and lung immune response
This study compares people who smoke cannabis daily with people who have never used cannabis. It looks at how cannabis smoke affects lung stress and the lungs’ immune defenses, using health tests and urine screening to keep participants safe.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 18–55 - NCT06631534RecruitingPhase 4
Testing dexmedetomidine for kids having heart defect closure
This trial tests adding a sedative medicine called dexmedetomidine to standard anesthesia for children aged 3 to 12 who are having a procedure to close a hole in their heart (atrial septal defect). The goal is to see if it helps them recover more smoothly.
Alexandria, Alexandria GovernorateAges 3–12 - NCT07568938Recruiting
Anesthesia types and stress response in weight-loss surgery
This study compares two anesthesia methods—inhaled gas (desflurane) versus IV medication (TIVA)—during weight-loss surgery to see how each affects your body's stress response and recovery. The goal is to understand which approach may be safer and more comfortable for patients having bariatric surgery.
AthensAges 18–65 - NCT05518643Recruiting
Testing a stress-reducing recovery plan for pancreatic surgery patients
This trial tests how well a structured hospital recovery plan (called ERAS) works for people having pancreatic surgery. It looks at stress and recovery outcomes to see if patients may do better with this approach.
LarissaAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for stress response?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 51 recruiting stress response 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 response 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 response 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.