Specific phobia

MONDO:0012000

An anxiety disorder characterized by an intense, irrational fear cued by the presence or anticipation of a specific object or situation. Exposure to the phobic stimulus immediately provokes an anxiety response. In adults, the specific phobia is recognized as excessive or unreasonable.

Also known as: simple phobia, phobia, simple, phobia, specific

110 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 22 tagged with Specific phobia itself.

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↑ Hereditary neurological disease (5772) ↑ Phobic disorder (187)

Sub-types of Specific phobia

Nosophobia 2 trials · 16 incl. sub-types
2 sub-types
- Cancerophobia 14 trials
- AIDS phobia 0 trials
Animal phobia 5 trials
Flying phobia 1 trial

Including sub-types (110) Tagged with Specific phobia (22)

Trials to join now! 39 Not yet recruiting 15 Not yet finished but already full! 15 Completed 40 Terminated 1

Can a breathing gadget calm anxious teens?

Symptom relief Stopped early

This study tests whether a biofeedback breathing system called Freespira can reduce anxiety and panic symptoms in young people aged 9 to 17. Over 8 weeks, one group uses the device while a control group waits. The goal is to see if the device helps lower anxiety scores on a stand…

Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University • Aim: Symptom relief

Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC

Specific phobia

Where it sits in the disease tree

Can a breathing gadget calm anxious teens?