Anxiety Trials / Trials in Wisconsin
7 Recruiting Trials

Clinical Trials
for Anxiety in Wisconsin

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

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Anxiety clinical trials in Wisconsin: 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 Wisconsin, recruiting anxiety studies are concentrated in Madison, Delafield, Eau Claire and Oconomowoc.

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 7 of 7 recruiting Anxiety trials in Wisconsin

Music Interventions During Wide-Awake Hand Surgery
NA Madison, Wisconsin NCT05472909
This trial is looking for adults who are having local anesthesia hand surgery. Participants will listen to either their favorite music or relaxing music during the surgery to see if it helps lower their anxiety.
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Pilot Effectiveness Trial of an ACT Self-help Workbook Tailored Specifically for Prisons
NA Madison, Wisconsin NCT06162624
This trial is looking for people who are 18 years or older and are dealing with moderate to severe anxiety or depression. You can’t be at risk of harming yourself or planning to leave prison for at least three months. Also, you should be able to read at a 6th-grade level and agree to take part in the study.
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The COMParing App Support Strategies Study
NA Madison, Wisconsin NCT07278466
This trial is looking for individuals who experience symptoms of depression and/or anxiety. Participants will use a meditation app with some added support to see how it can help improve their well-being.
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Non-invasive Cranial Electrical Stimulation for Mealtime Anxiety in Adults With Eating Disorders
NA Oconomowoc, Wisconsin NCT07017322
This trial is looking for young adults with eating disorders who experience anxiety during mealtimes. Participants will use a non-invasive brain stimulation device to see if it helps reduce their anxiety and improve their eating disorder symptoms.
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Storytelling and Mindfulness for Graduate Student Wellbeing
NA Madison, Wisconsin NCT05826860
This trial is looking for graduate students in STEM fields at the University of Wisconsin-Madison who want to improve their wellbeing through storytelling and mindfulness practices. Participants will be involved in the study for up to 2 years.
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Enhancing Brain And Mental Health Through Breathing Practice
NA Eau Claire, Wisconsin +1 sites NCT07369752
This trial is looking for adolescents aged 12 to 17 with anxiety or mild to moderate depression. Participants will try a special breathing program while receiving care at a specific clinic.
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Unhide® Project: A Digital Health Platform to Collect Lifestyle Data for Brain Inflammation Research
N/A Delafield, Wisconsin NCT04806620
This trial is looking for individuals aged 2 and older with brain inflammation or related health issues, as well as healthy individuals without these conditions. Participants will share health and lifestyle information using an app.
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Where the Anxiety studies are in Wisconsin

Research sites running the most studies
  • University of Wisconsin, Madison2 trials
  • Brain Inflammation Collaborative, Delafield1 trial
  • Center for Healthy Minds, Madison1 trial
  • Mayo Clinic Health System-Eau Claire Clinic, Eau Claire1 trial
  • Rogers Behavioral Health, Oconomowoc1 trial
  • Wisconsin Institute for Discovery, Madison1 trial
By city

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

Anxiety clinical trials in Wisconsin: common questions

How many Anxiety clinical trials are recruiting in Wisconsin?
TrialFinder currently lists 7 recruiting Anxiety clinical trials with study sites in Wisconsin. Results are updated regularly from ClinicalTrials.gov, the official U.S. registry of clinical studies.
Where are Anxiety clinical trials located in Wisconsin?
Study sites for the Anxiety trials listed on this page include Madison, Oconomowoc, Eau Claire, Delafield. 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 Wisconsin?
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 Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin?
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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