6 Recruiting Trials

Clinical Trials
for Anxiety in Tennessee

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

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Anxiety clinical trials in Tennessee: 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 Tennessee, recruiting anxiety studies are concentrated in Memphis, Knoxville, Franklin and Nashville. 3 of the 6 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 6 of 6 recruiting Anxiety trials in Tennessee

A Trial of the Efficacy and Safety of a Fixed Dose of SEP-363856 in Adults With Generalized Anxiety Disorder
PHASE3 Redlands, California +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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A Study of NTX-1472 in Social Anxiety Disorder
PHASE2 Encino, California +4 sites NCT07323784
This trial is looking for adults with Social Anxiety Disorder. Participants will take a study treatment or a placebo every day for 8 weeks and attend 6 clinic visits for checkups and tests over 14 weeks.
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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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AI-Based Personalized Exercise Prescription Through Mobile Health on Physical Activity and Health Outcomes in Older Adults: A Feasibility Study
NA Knoxville, Tennessee NCT07768670
This trial is looking for older adults aged 65 and above who want to improve their physical activity and overall health. Participants will use a smartphone app for guidance on exercise over 8 weeks.
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Pharmacy-led Transitions of Care Intervention to Improve Medication Adherence
NA Knoxville, Tennessee +1 sites NCT06374277
This trial is looking for patients who have multiple chronic health conditions and are uninsured or on Medicaid. Participants will receive assistance with their medications and coordination of care to help them stay on track after leaving the hospital.
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NICU Utilization of Remote Voice Technology to Improve mateRnal Experience (NURTURE)
NA Nashville, Tennessee NCT07214597
This trial is looking for mothers of infants in the NICU who are experiencing postpartum depression. Participants will use the VoiceLove app to help improve their mental health during their baby's hospital stay.
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Where the Anxiety studies are in Tennessee

  • CNS Healthcare - Memphis, Memphis1 trial
  • Kinesiology, Recreation, and Sport Studies (865) 974-3340 krss@utk.edu, Knoxville1 trial
  • Psychiatric Consultants - Franklin /ID# 275133, Franklin1 trial
  • SOAR Clinical Study Site, Memphis1 trial
  • University of Tennessee Health Science Center/Regional One Health, Memphis1 trial
  • University of Tennessee Medical Center, Knoxville1 trial

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

Anxiety clinical trials in Tennessee: common questions

How many Anxiety clinical trials are recruiting in Tennessee?
TrialFinder currently lists 6 recruiting Anxiety clinical trials with study sites in Tennessee. Results are updated regularly from ClinicalTrials.gov, the official U.S. registry of clinical studies.
Where are Anxiety clinical trials located in Tennessee?
Study sites for the Anxiety trials listed on this page include Knoxville, Nashville. 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 Tennessee?
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 Tennessee 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 Tennessee?
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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