35 Recruiting Trials
Clinical Trials
for Anxiety in Texas
35 clinical trials for Anxiety are currently recruiting participants at study sites in Texas. Study-related care is provided at no cost.
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Anxiety clinical trials in Texas: 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 Texas, recruiting anxiety studies are concentrated in Houston, Austin, Dallas and Plano, with sites in 8 other cities. 9 of the 35 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 20 of 35 recruiting Anxiety trials in Texas
Pilot Study of Virtual Reality Therapy for Students With Anxiety
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This trial is looking for college students who want to reduce their anxiety through virtual reality sessions. Participants will take part in six sessions over three weeks and share their experiences and anxiety levels.
Baseline Anxiety Trajectories in Pediatric Radiation Therapy Observational Cohort
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This trial is looking for children ages 2-12 who are going to receive radiation therapy at MD Anderson Cancer Center. Participants will be observed during their scheduled therapy appointments, and their anxiety levels will be tracked during this time.
A Trial of the Efficacy and Safety of a Fixed Dose of SEP-363856 in Adults With Generalized Anxiety Disorder
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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.
A Trial of the Efficacy and Safety of Fixed Doses of SEP-363856 in Adults With Generalized Anxiety Disorder
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This trial is looking for adults with generalized anxiety disorder. Participants will take either the study drug or a placebo for 8 weeks and attend regular check-ups during that time.
Study of ITI-1284 as an Adjunctive Treatment in Patients With Generalized Anxiety Disorder
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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.
Study of ITI-1284 as Monotherapy Treatment in Patients With Generalized Anxiety Disorder
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This trial is looking for people with moderate or severe generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) who haven't responded well to previous treatments. Participants will take ITI-1284 and help researchers understand its effects on anxiety.
RE104 Safety and Efficacy Study in Generalized Anxiety Disorder
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This trial is looking for people with Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) to see if a single injection of RE104 can help reduce their anxiety symptoms. Participants will be compared to those receiving a placebo, which is an inactive treatment.
Psilocybin-Assisted Psychotherapy in Patients With Advanced Cancer on Maintenance Therapy
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This trial is looking for patients with advanced cancer who are experiencing anxiety or depression. Participants will receive therapy with psilocybin, a compound found in certain mushrooms, to see how it affects their mental health.
A Study of NTX-1472 in Social Anxiety Disorder
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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.
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
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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.
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
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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.
Transcranial Photobiomodulation in Anxiety Disorders
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This trial is looking for adults with moderate sub-clinical anxiety. Participants will receive a light treatment aimed at reducing their anxiety symptoms.
Stepped Care Treatment for Anxiety Resilience
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This trial is looking for children aged 7 to 17 with anxiety disorders. Participants will receive a parent-focused treatment approach to help manage anxiety symptoms.
Respiratory Training in the Treatment of Transdiagnostic Pathological Anxiety
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This trial is looking for adults with anxiety disorders, including PTSD and panic disorder, who want to try a breathing training program. Participants will use a device to help manage their breathing and learn about anxiety.
MH-POWER for College Students on the Spectrum
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This trial is looking for college students on the autism spectrum who are dealing with stress, anxiety, or depression. Participants will take part in an 8-week program that focuses on building mental health skills through weekly sessions and daily practice.
TRIPS - Treatment to Improve Depression and/or Anxiety Using Psilocybin-assisted Psychotherapy in Cancer Survivors
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This trial is looking for cancer survivors who are experiencing depression or anxiety. Participants will receive psilocybin-assisted therapy and will need to travel to the MD Anderson Cancer Center for treatment and follow-ups.
Targeting Social Function in Anxiety and Eating Disorders
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This trial is looking for young adults ages 18 to 30 who have been diagnosed with social anxiety or eating disorders. Participants will attend therapy sessions and complete assessments over 12 weeks to see if social support helps improve their conditions.
Enhancing Psychotherapy for Veterans and Service Members With PTSD and Anxiety
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This trial is looking for veterans and service members with anxiety disorders and PTSD. Participants will receive different types of therapy to compare their effectiveness in improving symptoms and quality of life.
Expansion and Evaluation of AI-generated Clinical Assessment (AI-COA®) of Depression and Anxiety Severity
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This trial is looking for adults who experience symptoms of depression or anxiety. Participants will complete questionnaires and tasks, and provide feedback about their experience with an AI system that assesses their mental health.
Where the Anxiety studies are in Texas
Research sites running the most studies
- The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston4 trials
- Austin Clinical Trial Partners, Austin2 trials
- Baylor College of Medicine, Houston2 trials
- MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston2 trials
- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas2 trials
- The University of Texas at Austin, Austin2 trials
Counts are recruiting studies listing at least one site in Texas, from ClinicalTrials.gov, refreshed every two days.
Anxiety clinical trials in Texas: common questions
How many Anxiety clinical trials are recruiting in Texas?
TrialFinder currently lists 35 recruiting Anxiety clinical trials with study sites in Texas. Results are updated regularly from ClinicalTrials.gov, the official U.S. registry of clinical studies.
Where are Anxiety clinical trials located in Texas?
Study sites for the Anxiety trials listed on this page include Houston, Austin, Edinburg, Dallas. 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 Texas?
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 Texas 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 Texas?
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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About Anxiety Trials
Anxiety disorder trials study CBT approaches, novel anxiolytics, MDMA-assisted therapy, and neuromodulation techniques for GAD, social anxiety, and PTSD.
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