8 Recruiting Trials

Clinical Trials
for Anxiety in Minnesota

8 clinical trials for Anxiety are currently recruiting participants at study sites in Minnesota. Study-related care is provided at no cost.

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Anxiety clinical trials in Minnesota: what to expect

Anxiety trials study generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety, panic disorder and often post-traumatic stress alongside them. The treatments under study range from new medicines and repurposed ones to cognitive behavioral therapy delivered in person, by video or through an app, virtual-reality exposure, and brain stimulation. Many are run by universities and some can be completed largely online, with a small number of in-person visits.

In Minnesota, recruiting anxiety studies are concentrated in Minneapolis, Rochester, Albert Lea and Saint Paul.

Who anxiety trials usually look for

Trials name the diagnosis they study and set a minimum symptom score on a standard questionnaire, confirmed by a clinician interview at screening. Adults 18 to 65 are the usual range, with separate studies for teenagers and older adults. Typical exclusions are bipolar disorder, psychosis, a current substance use disorder and, for some medicine trials, daily benzodiazepine use. Stable antidepressant treatment is often allowed.

What taking part involves

After a screening interview, medicine trials run eight to twelve weeks with visits every one to two weeks, questionnaires and sometimes blood work; placebo arms are common. Therapy trials involve weekly sessions for eight to sixteen weeks, often with a comparison group that gets the program later. Some studies add brain imaging or a wearable to track sleep and heart rate. Everything study-related is free, and most trials pay for your time.

Questions worth asking the study team

Which visits must be in person; whether you can continue your current medicine or therapy; the chance of placebo or of a waiting-list group; and what support is available if symptoms get worse during the study.

Showing 8 of 8 recruiting Anxiety trials in Minnesota

Validating an Autonomous Interactive Internet-Based Delivery of an Empirically Supported Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Comorbidity
NA Minneapolis, Minnesota NCT05117255
This trial is looking for individuals with anxiety and alcohol use issues. Participants will use a computer program designed to help improve their treatment outcomes.
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Mitigating PTSD-CUD After Sexual Assault
PHASE1 Minneapolis, Minnesota +4 sites NCT05989841
This trial is looking for women who have recently experienced sexual assault and may be struggling with PTSD and cannabis use. Participants will use a digital therapy to help address these issues.
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Acupressure for the Reduction of Anxiety in Patients Receiving Cancer-Directed Therapy
NA Rochester, Minnesota NCT06723041
This trial is looking for people with cancer who feel anxious while receiving chemotherapy. Participants will try acupressure to see if it helps reduce their anxiety levels.
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Virtual Reality During Pediatric Cast Removal
NA Saint Paul, Minnesota NCT03903510
This trial is looking for children who have a fracture in their arm or leg and have never had their cast removed before. Participants will experience a virtual reality while their cast is taken off.
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Just-in-Time Training for Youth Mentors
NA Minneapolis, Minnesota NCT07129070
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Enhancing Brain And Mental Health Through Breathing Practice
NA Albert Lea, Minnesota +1 sites NCT07369752
This trial is looking for adolescents aged 12 to 17 with anxiety or mild to moderate depression. Participants will try a special breathing program while receiving care at a specific clinic.
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Mindfulness and Meditation Based Lactation Education on Maternal Breastmilk in the Neonatal ICU
NA Rochester, Minnesota NCT07351799
This trial is looking for mothers of NICU infants who want to try mindfulness and meditation to potentially improve their breastmilk. Participants will need to pump breastmilk for their baby at least 8 times in a day.
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Effects of Walking in Greenspace and the Built Environment in Adults With Prediabetes: A Randomized Crossover Trial
NA Minneapolis, Minnesota +2 sites NCT06365723
This trial is looking for adults with prediabetes to compare the effects of walking in nature versus urban areas. Participants will walk for 150 minutes each week for six weeks in both settings and visit the clinic several times for health checks and saliva samples.
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Where the Anxiety studies are in Minnesota

  • Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Rochester2 trials
  • Epidemiological Clinical Research Center, Minneapolis1 trial
  • Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare, Saint Paul1 trial
  • Hennepin Assault Response Team, Minneapolis1 trial
  • Lodging Plus Program, Fairview Hospital, Minneapolis1 trial
  • Mayo Clinic Health System-Albert Lea, Albert Lea1 trial

Counts are recruiting studies listing at least one site in Minnesota, from ClinicalTrials.gov, refreshed every two days.

Anxiety clinical trials in Minnesota: common questions

How many Anxiety clinical trials are recruiting in Minnesota?
TrialFinder currently lists 8 recruiting Anxiety clinical trials with study sites in Minnesota. Results are updated regularly from ClinicalTrials.gov, the official U.S. registry of clinical studies.
Where are Anxiety clinical trials located in Minnesota?
Study sites for the Anxiety trials listed on this page include Minneapolis, Rochester, Saint Paul, Albert Lea. Each trial page lists every participating site with contact details, so you can find the location closest to you.
Do I need insurance to join a Anxiety clinical trial in Minnesota?
No. Study-related care is covered by the trial sponsor at no cost to participants, including the study treatment, required lab tests and study visits. Many Anxiety trials in Minnesota also compensate participants for time and travel. Health insurance is not required to search or enroll.
How do I qualify for a Anxiety clinical trial in Minnesota?
Each study sets its own criteria based on age, Anxiety diagnosis details, prior treatments, current medications and general health. The fastest way to find out is to contact a research site directly — most will pre-screen you by phone in 10 to 15 minutes at no charge. You can also create a free TrialFinder profile to be matched automatically.
Can I take part in an anxiety trial if I am already in therapy?
Often yes for medicine trials, if the therapy is ongoing and stable. Trials testing a therapy usually ask that you are not starting another one at the same time. The listing states its rule.
Are there anxiety studies I can do online?
Yes. Many app-based and video-therapy studies are mostly remote, though most still need one or two in-person visits, so distance to the site still matters.
Is there a placebo in anxiety trials?
Medicine trials usually include a placebo arm and say so in the consent form. Therapy trials compare against usual care or a group that receives the program after a delay.
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