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Anxiety clinical trials

148 of 367 indexed Anxiety trials are currently recruiting.

367 US clinical trials · 148 currently recruiting

Anxiety is the subject of 367 registered US clinical trials on ClinicalTrials.gov, 148 of them currently open to new participants. 15 are in Phase 3-4 (later-stage) and 38 in Phase 1-2 (earlier-stage). The most active sponsor is University of California, Los Angeles, running 11 of these trials.

The research picture

Anxiety has 367 registered US clinical trials, 148 of them open to new participants right now, about 40% of the total.

148
recruiting participants now
40%
of trials open to enrollment
15
in Phase 3–4 (later-stage)
11
top sponsor: University of California, Los Angeles
Phase 113Phase 225Phase 36Phase 49

Active & Recent Trials

367 total, page 6 of 8

COMPLETED Phase 4 120 participants

Disentangling Anxiety Sensitivity and Anxiety-induced Physiological Stress Response

University of Texas at Austin

NCT02372110

COMPLETED NA 119 participants

Neuroplasticity in an Extended Amygdala Network as a Target Mechanism for Attention Bias Modification Outcome

Northern Michigan University

NCT03092609

COMPLETED NA 117 participants

IntelliCare in College Students - Implementation (ICCS-I)

Northwestern University

NCT04108429

COMPLETED Phase 4 114 participants

Randomized Control Trial of a Topical Anesthetic to Evaluate Pain and Anxiety During Venipuncture

Jenny Boucher, PharmD

NCT00676364

COMPLETED NA 111 participants

Assessing the Impact of LIve Music in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) to Improve Care for Critically Ill Patients

Vanderbilt University Medical Center

NCT03948984

COMPLETED NA 110 participants

Family-Focused CBT Skills App and Standard Self Help Options for Childhood Anxiety

Kansas City Center for Anxiety Treatment, P.A.

NCT03269370

COMPLETED NA 108 participants

Cognitive Anxiety Sensitivity Treatment for Suicide

Florida State University

NCT01947179

COMPLETED NA 108 participants

Does Conscious Connected Breathwork Reduce Symptoms of Anxiety?

Richard Blake

NCT06374810

COMPLETED NA 106 participants

Pilot Trial of a Social Skills Group Treatment (Secret Agent Society Program)

Weill Medical College of Cornell University

NCT02574273

COMPLETED NA 102 participants

A Self-directed Mobile Mindfulness Intervention to Address Distress and Burnout in Frontline Healthcare Workers

Duke University

NCT04816708

COMPLETED NA 100 participants

Using Neuroimaging to Understand Children's Mental Health and Treatment Outcomes

Harvard University

NCT03112265

COMPLETED NA 100 participants

Effectiveness of External Vibration for Pain Relief During Intravenous Access in Adult Patients

Kyle Stein

NCT03619135

COMPLETED 100 participants

Caregiver Burden and Distress in Hematopoeitic Stem Cell Transplant

Northside Hospital

NCT01084694

COMPLETED NA 100 participants

Music and Local Anesthesia During Dermatologic Procedures

Washington University School of Medicine

NCT04317170

COMPLETED NA 100 participants

Assessing Patient Anxiety During Mohs Micrographic Surgery

Wake Forest University Health Sciences

NCT03756792

COMPLETED NA 96 participants

Controlled Substance Treatment Agreements in an Internal Medicine Residents' Clinic

Ohio State University

NCT02244099

COMPLETED NA 96 participants

Music to Reduce Patient Reported Pain During Intrauterine Device (IUD) Placement in the Office

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

NCT05068245

COMPLETED NA 95 participants

Qualitative Sweat Distribution During Tilt Table Procedure

Nationwide Children's Hospital

NCT02329548

COMPLETED NA 95 participants

Personalized Feedback for Smokers With Elevated Anxiety Sensitivity

University of Houston

NCT03382093

COMPLETED NA 89 participants

Radiation Oncology Patient Medical Physics Intervention Study

The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

NCT04362306

COMPLETED NA 86 participants

A Mobile Health Solution for Homework During CBT

University of South Florida

NCT04931199

COMPLETED NA 85 participants

Bio-Experiential Spaces for Mental Health in Healthworkers

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

NCT05227352

COMPLETED NA 83 participants

The Effect of Psychotherapy on Stress Biochemistry: An RCT of Psychotherapy and Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT)

Soul Medicine Institute

NCT00641394

COMPLETED Phase 2 81 participants

Anxiety and Recurrent Abdominal Pain in Children

John V. Campo, M.D.

NCT00962039

COMPLETED NA 80 participants

Lavender Aromatherapy for Anxiety During Urodynamics

University of Southern California

NCT02344745

COMPLETED NA 80 participants

Music Therapy in the Treatment of Perioperative Anxiety and Pain

University of Pittsburgh

NCT05263635

COMPLETED NA 75 participants

Safety and Efficacy of Oral Midazolam for Perioperative Anxiety Relief of Patients Undergoing Mohs Micrographic Surgery

Mayo Clinic

NCT00578214

COMPLETED NA 75 participants

A Randomized-Controlled Trial to Investigate the Effect of a Novel Music Therapy Application to Reduce Anxiety and Stress

SoundMind

NCT06021821

COMPLETED NA 74 participants

Computerized Anxiety Treatment for Suicide

Florida State University

NCT01990131

COMPLETED NA 73 participants

Reducing Anxiety Levels Through the Dharma Life App-Based and Mentor-Based Program Targeting Personality Characteristics: A Randomized Control Trial

Dharma Life Sciences

NCT06138652

COMPLETED NA 72 participants

Does Treating Anxiety Symptoms With ACT Improve Vascular Inflammation and Function?

University of Iowa

NCT02915874

COMPLETED NA 71 participants

Perioperative Virtual Reality for Pediatric Anesthesia

University of California, San Francisco

NCT03583450

COMPLETED NA 71 participants

Effectiveness of a Unified Transdiagnostic Treatment in Routine Care

Boston University

NCT02944994

COMPLETED 71 participants

Integrating Pharmacogenomic Testing Into a Child Psychiatry Clinic

University of Florida

NCT02855580

COMPLETED NA 70 participants

Meditation for NICU Moms

St. Louis University

NCT03574766

COMPLETED NA 68 participants

Effect of rTMS on Anxiety

University of Pennsylvania

NCT03993509

COMPLETED Phase 2 68 participants

Specifying and Treating Anxiety in Autism Research

University of California, Davis

NCT03279471

COMPLETED NA 68 participants

Stepped-Care Telehealth for Distress in Cancer Survivors

Wake Forest University Health Sciences

NCT03060096

COMPLETED NA 66 participants

Trial of Asthma Self-Management Education in Patients With Depressive Symptoms

Hospital for Special Surgery, New York

NCT01708070

COMPLETED 66 participants

Anxiety and Reward Interaction and Prediction of Outcomes in Anorexia Nervosa

University of California, Los Angeles

NCT02948452

COMPLETED NA 64 participants

Effects of Open-label Placebos on COVID-related Psychological Health

Michigan State University

NCT05035550

COMPLETED NA 64 participants

Mindfulness, Yoga, and Cardiovascular Disease

The Cleveland Clinic

NCT00696852

COMPLETED NA 63 participants

Study of a PST-Trained Voice-Enabled Artificial Intelligence Counselor (SPEAC) for Adults With Emotional Distress (Phase 1)

University of Illinois at Chicago

NCT04524104

COMPLETED NA 60 participants

Preventing Depression and Anxiety: A Cystic Fibrosis-Specific Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Intervention

Massachusetts General Hospital

NCT03992027

COMPLETED NA 60 participants

The Effects of Lavender Aromatherapy on Reducing Stress and Anxiety During MRI Procedures.

Allina Health System

NCT01809067

COMPLETED NA 57 participants

The Treatment of Depression With Yoga and Walking

Boston University

NCT02907476

COMPLETED Phase 1 56 participants

The Effects of Smell on Mood and Physical Responses

National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)

NCT00097253

COMPLETED NA 51 participants

Preoperative 3D Models and Shared Decision-making

Vanderbilt University Medical Center

NCT06625008

COMPLETED NA 50 participants

Live Video Mind-body Treatment to Prevent Persistent Symptoms Following mTBI

Massachusetts General Hospital

NCT05524402

COMPLETED NA 50 participants

Comparing Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Therapy (CT) for Test Anxiety

Drexel University

NCT00850226

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Phase Distribution

PhaseTrial count
Phase 1 13
Phase 2 25
Phase 3 6
Phase 4 9

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov, National Library of Medicine. Data is informational only.

Reading the Anxiety Trial Landscape

367 indexed Anxiety studies · 148 recruiting (40%).

Phase mix: 15 late (III/IV) vs 38 early (I/II).

Top sponsor: University of California, Los Angeles (11 trials), 9 others listed. 50 shown below, recruiting first.

How to read this condition's trial landscape

That ratio is a useful proxy for activity level: a high share of recruiting studies often signals that research interest is current and that new enrollment opportunities are appearing, while a low share typically means the field is dominated by completed or follow-up work where most participant spots have already been filled. These counts reflect the public registry only and include studies at every stage of design, so they should be read as an index of research attention rather than as a measure of treatment availability.

Phase 1 and Phase 2 studies focus on early safety signals, dosing, and preliminary effect, while Phase 3 studies are typically the larger efficacy and safety trials submitted toward regulatory review, and Phase 4 studies follow approved interventions in real-world use. A condition weighted toward later phases often reflects a mature research pipeline with several interventions already close to or past approval, whereas a heavier early-phase tilt suggests the field is still exploring new mechanisms and candidate approaches.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many clinical trials are there for Anxiety?

PlainTrial tracks 367 US clinical trials for Anxiety, of which 148 are currently recruiting participants. Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov.

How do I find a recruiting trial for Anxiety?

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Is this data current?

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Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (National Library of Medicine). Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (NIH/NLM) ClinicalTrials.gov AACT registry · 2026 Trial counts and statuses sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. Sponsor counts include both industry and federal/academic sponsors.

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