Anxiety Trials / Trials in Virginia
5 Recruiting Trials

Clinical Trials
for Anxiety in Virginia

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

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Anxiety clinical trials in Virginia: 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 Virginia, recruiting anxiety studies are concentrated in Charlottesville, Roanoke and Richmond.

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 5 of 5 recruiting Anxiety trials in Virginia

Sleep, Dreaming, and Virtual Reality for Mental Health
EARLY_PHASE1 Charlottesville, Virginia +1 sites NCT07408206
This trial is looking for people interested in a program that combines waking and dreaming practices to help with mental health, especially anxiety. Participants will use virtual reality and sleep technology to engage in this program and will be monitored for changes in sleep and cognition.
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Valuation in Depressed Mood, Anhedonia, and Anxiety
NA Roanoke, Virginia NCT05384158
This trial is looking for people who feel depressed, anxious, or do not find pleasure in things. Participants will help researchers understand how they respond to rewards and losses in daily life.
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TIDES 2.0: Prevalence and Longitudinal Course of Depression, Anxiety, and Behavior Problems in Children With Cystic Fibrosis Under 12 Years of Age
N/A Orange, California +4 sites NCT07048574
This trial is looking for children aged 18 months to 11 years who have cystic fibrosis. Participation involves being followed by a care team and discussing mental health issues like depression and anxiety.
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Comparing Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Versus Mindfulness-Based Therapy for Autistic Adults
NA Charlottesville, Virginia +1 sites NCT06060860
This trial is looking for autistic adults aged 18 and older who experience depression or anxiety. Participants will compare two types of therapy sessions delivered online: cognitive-behavioral therapy and mindfulness-based therapy.
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Low-Intensity Focused Ultrasound and the Complex Patient
NA Roanoke, Virginia NCT06297200
This trial is looking for people between 18 and 65 years old who have chronic back pain and issues with opioid use or anxiety. Participants will receive low-intensity focused ultrasound treatment and help researchers understand its effects on pain and anxiety.
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Where the Anxiety studies are in Virginia

Research sites running the most studies
  • Children's Hospital of Richmond at Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond1 trial
  • Contemplative Sciences Center, Charlottesville1 trial
  • Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC, Roanoke1 trial
  • Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at Virginia Tech Carilion, Roanoke1 trial
  • University of Virginia, Charlottesville1 trial
By city

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

Anxiety clinical trials in Virginia: common questions

How many Anxiety clinical trials are recruiting in Virginia?
TrialFinder currently lists 5 recruiting Anxiety clinical trials with study sites in Virginia. Results are updated regularly from ClinicalTrials.gov, the official U.S. registry of clinical studies.
Where are Anxiety clinical trials located in Virginia?
Study sites for the Anxiety trials listed on this page include Charlottesville, Roanoke. 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 Virginia?
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 Virginia 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 Virginia?
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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