Generalized anxiety disorder
MONDO:0001942An anxiety disorder characterized by excessive and difficult-to-control worry about a number of life situations. The worry is accompanied by restlessness, fatigue, inability to concentrate, irritability, muscle tension, and/or sleep disturbance and lasts for at least 6 months.
Also known as: GAD
242 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 177 tagged with Generalized anxiety disorder itself.
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Can more intensive therapy replace anxiety meds for kids?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a longer, family-involved form of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can work as well as CBT combined with an antidepressant (SSRI) for children and teens with anxiety disorders. Participants aged 7 to 17 with separation, generalized, or social anxiety wi…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Phone support aims to improve mental health care in primary clinics
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a phone-based care management program for adults with depression, anxiety, or risky drinking. Participants get regular check-ins and support from a mental health technician, while their primary care doctor receives treatment recommendations. The goal is to see if…
Sponsor: Centre for Addiction and Mental Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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AI listens for signs of depression, autism, and more in your speech
Diagnosis By invitation onlyThis study is testing whether artificial intelligence can analyze a person's speech to help diagnose mental health conditions like depression, anxiety, autism, and schizophrenia. Researchers will record 500 people speaking and compare the AI's predictions to standard clinical dia…
Sponsor: Psyrin Inc. • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 12:40 UTC
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Community health workers aim to close vaccine gap for chronically ill
Prevention OngoingThis study tests whether community health workers can help adults with chronic illnesses get up-to-date on COVID-19 and flu vaccines. Participants receive up to three counseling sessions in English or Spanish to address their vaccine concerns. The goal is to reduce health dispari…
Sponsor: RAND • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Aug 21, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New anxiety pill shows promise in major trial
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests an oral medication called MM120 against a placebo in 245 adults with generalized anxiety disorder. Participants take the drug or placebo for 12 weeks, and those who complete may join a 40-week follow-up where everyone gets the active drug. The goal is to see if M…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Definium Therapeutics US, Inc. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New anxiety pill shows promise in Late-Stage trial
Symptom relief OngoingThis phase 3 study tests whether an oral medication called MM120 can reduce anxiety symptoms in adults with generalized anxiety disorder. About 214 participants will receive either MM120 or a placebo for 12 weeks, followed by a 40-week period where everyone can receive MM120. The…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Definium Therapeutics US, Inc. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can online family therapy ease childhood anxiety and OCD?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study compares two low-intensity family treatments for children aged 7-13 with anxiety or obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD): internet-delivered cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and a parent-led reading program. Both are delivered via telehealth and compared to a relaxati…
Sponsor: Baylor College of Medicine • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can online therapy tame anxiety? new study tests two approaches
Symptom relief OngoingThis study compares two internet-based cognitive behavioral therapies for people with generalized anxiety disorder. 400 adults will receive one of two 10-week online programs, guided by a psychologist. The goal is to see which therapy reduces anxiety more and whether they work by…
Sponsor: Karolinska Institutet • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a tiny zap to the head beat anxiety? military tests new device
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a device called CES (cranial electrotherapy stimulation) can reduce anxiety symptoms in 200 active-duty military members and their families. Participants receive either real CES or a sham (placebo) device to see if the gentle electrical pulses truly help.…
Sponsor: David Moss • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can online therapy or parent coaching ease childhood anxiety? a head-to-head trial aims to find out.
Symptom relief OngoingThis trial compares two forms of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) for children and teens with anxiety or obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). One approach uses internet-delivered modules with therapist guidance; the other trains parents to lead exposure exercises with their chi…
Sponsor: Baylor College of Medicine • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a unified therapy tame both addiction and emotional disorders?
Symptom relief By invitation onlyThis trial tests a 12-session cognitive-behavioral therapy designed to help people with substance use who also struggle with anxiety or depression. The therapy focuses on improving emotion regulation—the ability to understand and manage emotions—which may reduce addictive behavio…
Sponsor: University of Oviedo • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could CBD be the next frontier for anxiety relief?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study investigates whether a hemp-derived cannabidiol (CBD) extract can safely reduce anxiety and improve sleep in adults with moderate to severe anxiety. Over four weeks, participants take 50 to 150 mg of CBD daily, with doses adjusted based on tolerance. The trial tracks s…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Florida • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Online therapy could ease anxiety in autistic teens
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests an internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) program designed to help autistic adolescents aged 11-17 manage anxiety. The program, called LUNA-Adolescent, is parent-led and delivered online, making it easier for families who cannot access in-person therap…
Sponsor: Baylor College of Medicine • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a One-Size-Fits-All therapy help depression and anxiety?
Symptom relief CancelledThis study was designed to test whether a group therapy that uses basic communication skills common to all therapies can help people with depression, anxiety, PTSD, and stress. The therapy avoids specific methods like cognitive-behavioral therapy. The trial was withdrawn before a…
Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New program aims to boost Veterans' social and physical health
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a program called Omnis Salutis for recent veterans with PTSD, depression, anxiety, or substance use disorders. The program teaches veterans to identify their health goals and communicate them to doctors and family. Researchers want to see if it improves social an…
Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Could two weeks of therapy beat six months for anxiety?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a short, intensive course of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) over 2 weeks works better than the usual weekly sessions over 6 months for people with anxiety disorders. 120 adults with conditions like panic disorder, OCD, or PTSD will be randomly assigne…
Sponsor: Amsterdam UMC, location VUmc • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Can a walk and a chat beat anxiety in seniors?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looks at whether adding physical exercise to cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) helps older adults with generalized anxiety disorder more than CBT alone. Fifty-three participants will receive either CBT plus exercise, CBT plus a weekly phone call, or just a phone call…
Sponsor: Solli Distriktspsykiatriske Senter • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Zapping the brain while meditating in VR: a new anxiety fix?
Symptom relief By invitation onlyThis study tests whether combining a mild electrical brain stimulation (tDCS) with virtual reality meditation can help ease anxiety. 52 adults with generalized anxiety disorder or related conditions will receive 12 sessions over two weeks. Researchers will measure anxiety levels …
Sponsor: The University of Hong Kong • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Can one therapy treat all anxiety disorders? a new study aims to find out
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a single type of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) can work for several anxiety disorders, compared to therapies designed for each specific disorder. About 76 adults with panic disorder, generalized anxiety, social anxiety, OCD, or PTSD will participate.…
Sponsor: Karolinska Institutet • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Everyday therapists? study tests Non-Licensed CBT in hospitals
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looks at whether unlicensed professionals can successfully provide cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to patients in a general hospital. It includes 250 adults with conditions like anxiety, depression, OCD, and PTSD. The goal is to see if this approach improves psychol…
Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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New app aims to tackle opioid crisis and mental health together
Symptom relief OngoingThis early-stage study is testing a smartphone app called NEAT-O that provides cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to adults with opioid use disorder who also have anxiety or depression. The goal is to see if the app is easy to use and acceptable to patients. If successful, it wil…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: University of Minnesota • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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Study tests if pot ads lure anxious users into buying more THC
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how cannabis ads that claim to help with anxiety or depression affect what people buy. About 2,000 light-to-moderate cannabis users with mild to severe anxiety or depression will shop in a realistic online store. Some see ads with mental health claims, others …
Sponsor: Trustees of Dartmouth College • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Brain scans reveal how mindfulness tames anxiety
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) affects the brains of 150 adults with generalized anxiety disorder. Participants will be randomly assigned to either an 8-week MBSR program or a stress education class. Researchers will use brain scans and other te…
Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simple instruction change how you report depression?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study explores whether highlighting certain words in questionnaire instructions (like 'bothered by') affects how people with depression or anxiety respond. Two hundred U.S. adults who have been treated for these conditions in the past year will take the same survey twice in …
Sponsor: University of California, Irvine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC