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Emotions

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17 US clinical trials · 5 currently recruiting

Active & Recent Trials

RECRUITING NA 900 participants

State-dependent Interoception, Value-based Decision-making, and Introspection

National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)

NCT05666726

RECRUITING NA 320 participants

Alcohol & Men's Sexual Risk Behaviors

Arizona State University

NCT06158880

RECRUITING NA 270 participants

Smartphone-based Cognitive Emotion Regulation Training for Unpaid Primary Caregivers of Persons With Alzheimer's Disease

Bryan Denny

NCT05949047

RECRUITING NA 200 participants

Stories to Prevent (StoP) HPV Cancers

Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

NCT06808776

RECRUITING NA 100 participants

Geolocation Positional System (GPS) Experience

University of Miami

NCT05991713

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING NA 75 participants

Dynamic Neural Systems Underlying Social-emotional Functions in Older Adults

University of California, San Francis

NCT05645835

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING NA 72 participants

Unified Protocol for Preventing Emotional and Academic Challenges in Education (U-PEACE)

University of Miami

NCT06056674

COMPLETED NA 303 participants

Promoting Stress Management and Engagement in Introductory Physics Courses with Mindfulness and Relaxation

University of Pittsburgh

NCT05542498

COMPLETED 200 participants

Perspective-taking, and Examining the Clinical Trial Informed Consent Process

National Cancer Institute (NCI)

NCT01778582

COMPLETED NA 145 participants

Examination of Psychological and Physiological Pathways Linking Gratitude and Pain

Black Hills State University

NCT06317844

COMPLETED NA 102 participants

Experiential Training in Eliciting Disclosure & Emotions for Mental Health Trainees

Mark A. Lumley

NCT04511754

COMPLETED NA 96 participants

Psychological and Physiological Effects of Different Objects of Breath Meditation

University of Wisconsin, Madison

NCT06051500

COMPLETED NA 91 participants

Emotion Regulation and Emotion Perception

Duke University

NCT03790878

COMPLETED NA 46 participants

Emotion Study/Substudy: Flexible Brain Study

University of Florida

NCT03872414

COMPLETED NA 30 participants

Researching Emotions And Cardiac Health

Massachusetts General Hospital

NCT02737761

COMPLETED 30 participants

Emotion Regulation and Cancer Caregiving

Stanford University

NCT06123416

COMPLETED NA 17 participants

Emotions Immunology and Breast Cancer

Luz A. Venta, MD

NCT03609671

Phase Distribution

Phase data not available

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

Reading the Emotions Trial Landscape

ClinicalTrials.gov lists 17 US studies indexed under Emotions, and 5 of those are currently open to recruitment — roughly 29% of the total volume on the registry. 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.

The phase distribution for Emotions shows 0 late-stage studies (Phase 3 and Phase 4 combined) alongside 0 earlier-phase entries (Phase 1 through Phase 2). 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.

Top sponsor activity for Emotions is led by University of Miami with 2 indexed trials, alongside 9 other organizations in the top contributor list. The list on this page surfaces up to 17 of the most relevant recent and active entries, ordered with recruiting studies first so practical options are visible. All figures are derived from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset maintained by the National Library of Medicine and are reproduced here for reference. Inclusion of a trial, sponsor, or intervention on this page is neither an endorsement nor a recommendation — eligibility, protocol changes, and site-level status can shift frequently, so always verify current details on ClinicalTrials.gov and consult a qualified healthcare provider before acting on anything you see here.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many clinical trials are there for Emotions?

PlainTrial tracks 17 US clinical trials for Emotions, of which 5 are currently recruiting participants. Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov.

How do I find a recruiting trial for Emotions?

Use the trial list above filtered by "Recruiting" status, or visit our trial finder at /recruiting to search by condition and state. Always discuss trial participation with your healthcare provider before enrolling.

Is this data current?

Data is sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov and reflects our most recent data pull. Trial status may have changed since then. Always verify current information at ClinicalTrials.gov before making decisions about participation.

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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 · 2024 Trial counts and statuses sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. Sponsor counts include both industry and federal/academic sponsors.

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