Anxiety Trials / Trials in New Jersey
13 Recruiting Trials

Clinical Trials
for Anxiety in New Jersey

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

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Anxiety clinical trials in New Jersey: 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 New Jersey, recruiting anxiety studies are concentrated in Basking Ridge, Middletown, Montvale and New Brunswick, with sites in 9 other cities. 4 of the 13 are run by a drug or device company, which usually means a larger study with travel reimbursement; the rest are academic or hospital-led.

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 13 of 13 recruiting Anxiety trials in New Jersey

A Trial of the Efficacy and Safety of a Fixed Dose of SEP-363856 in Adults With Generalized Anxiety Disorder
PHASE3 Cherry Hill, New Jersey +4 sites NCT07767903
This trial is looking for adults with generalized anxiety disorder. Participants will take a daily dose of SEP-363856 or a placebo for 8 weeks while monitoring their response to the treatment.
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Study of ITI-1284 as an Adjunctive Treatment in Patients With Generalized Anxiety Disorder
PHASE2 Glendale, California +4 sites NCT06480383
This trial is looking for adults with Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) who have not responded well to their current GAD treatment. Participants will take a new medication, ITI-1284, alongside their ongoing treatment.
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Study to Assess Adverse Events and Change in Disease Activity When Oral ABBV-932 is Added to Antidepressant Therapies in Adult Participants With Generalized Anxiety Disorder
PHASE2 Huntsville, Alabama +4 sites NCT06846320
This trial is looking for adults with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) who have not had enough relief from their current antidepressant medications. Participants will take capsules of either ABBV-932 or a placebo for 6 weeks, along with their existing treatment, and attend regular check-up visits to monitor their progress.
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A Clinical Trial to Assess the Efficacy, Safety, and Tolerability of a Repeat Dose of Fasedienol Nasal Spray for the Acute Treatment of Anxiety in Adults With Social Anxiety Disorder
PHASE2 Toms River, New Jersey +4 sites NCT06809179
This trial is looking for adults aged 18 to 65 who have social anxiety disorder. Participants will use a nasal spray to help relieve anxiety symptoms caused by public speaking challenges.
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Behavioral Exposure for Introceptive Tolerance RCT
NA East Brunswick, New Jersey +2 sites NCT05398276
This trial is looking for people who have anxiety about exercising and are participating in cardiac rehabilitation. Participants will try a program that includes exposure to exercise-related fears and setting activity goals with a device that tracks their movements.
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mHealth Mindfulness With Patients With Serious Illness and Their Caregivers
NA Livingston, New Jersey +2 sites NCT05040711
This trial is looking for older adults with serious illnesses and their caregivers to help manage anxiety. Participants will engage in a mindfulness program that focuses on their mental health needs.
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Brain Activity Changes After Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Anxiety in Autistic Youth From High-Need Communities
NA Montclair, New Jersey +1 sites NCT06904508
This trial is looking for autistic youth aged 8 to 14 who have anxiety. Participants will either start a treatment called Facing Your Fears right away or wait and continue their usual treatment before starting it.
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A Study of Music Therapy for Anxiety in People With Cancer
NA Basking Ridge, New Jersey +4 sites NCT07845422
This trial is looking for adults with advanced cancer who experience anxiety. Participants will try two different music-based therapies to see which helps reduce their anxiety and improve their sense of connection and coping skills.
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A Study of a One-Time Counseling Session to Help Reduce Depression, Anxiety, and Distress in People With Cancer
NA Basking Ridge, New Jersey +4 sites NCT07218250
This trial is looking for women with breast cancer who are waiting for counseling services. Participants will attend a one-time 60-minute counseling session to help reduce feelings of anxiety and depression.
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Study Assessing the Effects of Early Psychiatric Referral on Mental Health and Quality of Life in People With Sarcoma
NA Basking Ridge, New Jersey +4 sites NCT06129903
This trial is looking for adults with soft tissue or bone sarcoma who are scheduled for surgery. Participants will receive early access to mental healthcare to see how it affects their mood, recovery, and overall satisfaction.
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A Study of an Anxiety Intervention for Latino/Latina/Hispanic Older Adults With Cancer and Their Caregivers
NA Basking Ridge, New Jersey +4 sites NCT06305741
This trial is looking for older Latino adults with cancer and their caregivers. Participants will be engaged in an anxiety treatment program to see if it helps manage their anxiety effectively.
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SilverCloud as a School-Based Intervention for Vulnerable Youth
NA New Brunswick, New Jersey +2 sites NCT06004414
This trial is looking for high school students experiencing depression or anxiety. Participants will use the SilverCloud app for mental health support and share their experiences to improve the program.
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Standardized Yoga & Meditation Program for Stress Reduction for Adolescents With Irritable Bowel Syndrome
NA Camden, New Jersey NCT05719246
This trial is looking for young people aged 12 to 21 who have Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). Participants will take part in a 6-week yoga and meditation program designed to help reduce anxiety and improve quality of life.
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See all 13 Anxiety trials in New Jersey

Where the Anxiety studies are in New Jersey

Research sites running the most studies
  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Monmouth (All Protocol Activities), Middletown2 trials
  • Bio Behavioral Health, Toms River1 trial
  • Bio Behavioral Health /ID# 267919, Toms River1 trial
  • Cancer Institute of New Jersey, New Brunswick1 trial
  • Cooper University Hospital, Camden1 trial
  • Lumina Clinical Research Center, Cherry Hill1 trial
By city

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

Anxiety clinical trials in New Jersey: common questions

How many Anxiety clinical trials are recruiting in New Jersey?
TrialFinder currently lists 13 recruiting Anxiety clinical trials with study sites in New Jersey. Results are updated regularly from ClinicalTrials.gov, the official U.S. registry of clinical studies.
Where are Anxiety clinical trials located in New Jersey?
Study sites for the Anxiety trials listed on this page include Cherry Hill, Toms River, East Brunswick, Livingston, Montclair, Basking Ridge. 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 New Jersey?
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 New Jersey 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 New Jersey?
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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