Anxiety Trials / Trials in South Carolina
8 Recruiting Trials

Clinical Trials
for Anxiety in South Carolina

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

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Anxiety clinical trials in South Carolina: 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 South Carolina, recruiting anxiety studies are concentrated in Charleston. 1 of the 8 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 8 of 8 recruiting Anxiety trials in South Carolina

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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Modulating Anxious Coping
NA Charleston, South Carolina NCT04824105
This trial is looking for people aged 18 to 65 who have anxiety disorders and are seeking mental health treatment. Participants will visit the Medical University of South Carolina three times to undergo brain activity measurements and receive rTMS treatment.
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Low-Intensity Focused Ultrasound Pulsation (LIFUP) for the Treatment of Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
NA Charleston, South Carolina +2 sites NCT04557891
This trial is looking for adults with generalized anxiety disorder who have not found relief from standard treatments. Participants will receive focused ultrasound treatment for their anxiety over four sessions.
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Comparing TBT to Disorder-Specific Psychotherapy in Veterans With Social Anxiety Disorder
NA Charleston, South Carolina NCT05858346
This trial is looking for Veterans with social anxiety disorder and related issues. Participants will receive treatment and take part in assessments to see how well the therapy works over time.
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Modulating Escape Using Focused Ultrasound
NA Charleston, South Carolina NCT06273904
This trial is looking for people aged 18 to 65 who have recently started treatment for anxiety disorders. Participants will attend three visits to complete surveys and tasks while their brain activity is measured.
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Induction in the Dark
PHASE4 Charleston, South Carolina NCT06144177
This trial is looking for children aged 2 to 6 who are having a scheduled outpatient surgery using general anesthesia. Participants will experience different methods of anesthesia induction and will be observed for anxiety and behavior changes afterwards.
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Behavioral Health Collaborative Care Model in an ICU Recovery Clinic
NA Charleston, South Carolina NCT07372586
This trial is looking for patients who have recently recovered from critical illness and are experiencing mental health issues like anxiety or depression. Participants will receive behavioral health support using digital tools and coaching.
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Behavioral Health Collaborative Care Model in Post-ICU Clinic Family Pilot
NA Charleston, South Carolina NCT07390786
This trial is looking for family members of patients who are recovering from ICU stays. Participants will receive support through online assessments and access to a special platform for mental health care.
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Where the Anxiety studies are in South Carolina

Research sites running the most studies
  • Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston6 trials
  • Coastal Carolina Research Center, LLC /ID# 267826, Charleston1 trial
  • Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center, Charleston, SC, Charleston1 trial
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Counts are recruiting studies listing at least one site in South Carolina, from ClinicalTrials.gov, refreshed every two days.

Anxiety clinical trials in South Carolina: common questions

How many Anxiety clinical trials are recruiting in South Carolina?
TrialFinder currently lists 8 recruiting Anxiety clinical trials with study sites in South Carolina. Results are updated regularly from ClinicalTrials.gov, the official U.S. registry of clinical studies.
Where are Anxiety clinical trials located in South Carolina?
Study sites for the Anxiety trials listed on this page include Charleston. 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 South Carolina?
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 South Carolina 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 South Carolina?
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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Anxiety disorder trials study CBT approaches, novel anxiolytics, MDMA-assisted therapy, and neuromodulation techniques for GAD, social anxiety, and PTSD.

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