The state of California currently has 56 active clinical trials seeking participants for Anxiety research studies. These trials are conducted in various cities, including Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego and Sacramento.
A Phase 3 Trial of MM120 for Generalized Anxiety Disorder (Panorama)
Recruiting
A Phase 3, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Study (Part A) with an Open-label Extension (Part B) Evaluating MM120 Compared to Placebo in Generalized Anxiety Disorder - Panorama
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 18 years and 74 years
Trial Updated:
08/15/2025
Locations: Psychedelic Science Institute, Los Angeles, California +2 locations
Conditions: Generalized Anxiety Disorder
A Phase 3 Trial of MM120 for Generalized Anxiety Disorder (Voyage)
Recruiting
A Phase 3 Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Study (Part A) with an Open-label Extension (Part B) Evaluating MM120 Compared to Placebo in Generalized Anxiety Disorder - Voyage
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 18 years and 74 years
Trial Updated:
08/15/2025
Locations: Kadima Neuropsychiatry Institute, La Jolla, California +2 locations
Conditions: Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Intervention Trial for Healthcare Workers With Anxiety
Recruiting
The purpose of the study is to conduct an initial test of the efficacy of Emotional Resolution (EmRes) therapy to reduce anxiety in healthcare workers. The investigators hypothesize EmRes will reduce levels of anxiety in participants compared to an active control group engaged in mindfulness-based gratitude.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
08/04/2025
Locations: University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California
Conditions: Anxiety
Enhancing Transdiagnostic Mechanisms of Cognitive Dyscontrol (R33)
Recruiting
The proposed project aims to test the cognitive and neural effects of a cognitive training in a sample of individuals seeking treatment for anxiety, depression, or traumatic stress symptoms. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups. Group 1 will receive a computer-based program that is designed as a cognitive training intervention and Group 2 will receive a similar computer-based exercise that researchers think will be less effective in training thinking skills (also known as... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 21 years and 55 years
Trial Updated:
07/31/2025
Locations: UC San Diego, San Diego, California
Conditions: Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
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
Recruiting
Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is usually treated with antidepressant therapy (ADT); however, sometimes ADTs alone are not enough to adequately treat GAD. The purpose of this study is to assess how safe and effective ABBV-932 is when added to the antidepressant therapies in adult participants with GAD who have had an inadequate response ADTs. ABBV-932 is an investigational drug being developed for the adjunctive treatment of GAD. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive ABBV-932 or... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 18 years and 65 years
Trial Updated:
07/30/2025
Locations: Advanced Research Center /ID# 267874, Anaheim, California +8 locations
Conditions: Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
Project 2: Optimizing Engagement and Outcomes in STAND Digital Therapy
Recruiting
The goal is to optimize peer coaching in order to optimize engagement and outcomes in digital therapy. The unmet mental health needs of community college students are staggering and a growing body of research demonstrates that therapy provided digitally with the assistance of trained community members without advanced degrees in mental health is an effective and scalable way to address these needs. Despite being effective for improving symptoms and functioning in those who engage in it, uptake a... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 18 years and 40 years
Trial Updated:
07/29/2025
Locations: East Los Angeles College, Los Angeles, California
Conditions: Depression, Anxiety
Type I Hybrid Effectiveness-Implementation Trial of Primary Care Brief Mindfulness Training for Veterans
Recruiting
The VA wants to understand what type of integrative and whole health approaches are helpful for Veterans. The study is comparing two primary care based mental health treatments, a mindfulness class that teaches mindfulness meditation and a problem-solving class that teaches problem-solving skills and how to build resilience, for Veterans who are experiencing symptoms of anxiety, depression, and/or PTSD. The goal of the study is to understand if the classes reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression,... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
07/29/2025
Locations: VA San Diego Healthcare System, San Diego, CA, San Diego, California
Conditions: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Depression, Anxiety
S.T.A.N.D. Alacrity Center Signature Project
Recruiting
The purpose of this study is to evaluate clinical decision-making algorithms for (a) triaging to level of care and (b) adapting level of care in a low income, highly diverse sample of community college students at East Los Angeles College (ELAC). The target enrollment is 200 participants per year, for five years (N=1000). Participants are between the ages of 18 and 40 years and will be randomized into either symptom severity decision-making (SSD) or data-driven decision-making (DDD). Participan... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 18 years and 40 years
Trial Updated:
07/29/2025
Locations: East Los Angeles College, Los Angeles, California
Conditions: Depression, Anxiety
HeartGPS: A Study Exploring the Effects of a Psychological Intervention for Parents and Their Babies After Prenatal Cardiac Diagnosis
Recruiting
Babies with single ventricle congenital heart disease (SVCHD) are often diagnosed during pregnancy. While prenatal diagnosis has important clinical benefits, it is often stressful and overwhelming for parents, and many express a need for psychological support. HeartGPS is a psychological intervention for parents who receive their baby's diagnosis of SVCHD during pregnancy. It includes 8 sessions with a psychologist, coupled with tailored educational resources, and a personalized care plan. The i... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
07/16/2025
Locations: Children's Hospital Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California
Conditions: Heart Defects, Congenital, Anxiety in Pregnancy, Depression, Postpartum, Trauma, Psychological, Neurodevelopmental Disorders
RCT for Latina Mental Health Using Web-Based Apps
Recruiting
This study compares a choice-driven, interactive, evidence-informed storytelling web-based app intervention with links to resources and treatment (Tx) recommendations (made by a character via her blog) and Tx locator, to a web-based app with links to publicly available informational internet videos, MH resources, and a treatment locator for at least moderately anxious/depressed untreated English and Spanish speaking Latinas to determine if a story-based, character-driven approach is more effecti... Read More
Gender:
FEMALE
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
07/12/2025
Locations: UCLA, Los Angeles, California
Conditions: Mental Health, Anxiety, Depression, Well-Being, Psychological
Feasibility Study of Oral Ketamine Versus Placebo for the Treatment of Anxiety in Patients With Pancreatic Cancer
Recruiting
This is a prospective, single center, double blind, randomized, crossover feasibility study of oral ketamine versus placebo for the treatment of anxiety in patients with pancreatic cancer currently receiving or within 12 weeks of receiving cancer targeted therapy. The primary objective is to determine the feasibility of enrolling subjects and treatment adherence. The secondary objectives are to describe the safety and tolerability. Exploratory objectives are to assess the effect of ketamine/plac... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
07/09/2025
Locations: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, California
Conditions: Anxiety, Pancreatic Cancer
Fasedienol Nasal Spray for the Acute Treatment of Anxiety in Adults With Social Anxiety Disorder (PALISADE-4)
Recruiting
This U.S. Phase 3 clinical trial is designed to evaluate the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of the acute intranasal (i.n.) administration of Fasedienol Nasal Spray (fasedienol) (3.2 µg) to relieve symptoms of acute anxiety in adult subjects ages 18 through 65 with Social Anxiety Disorder induced by a public speaking challenge (PSC) in a clinical setting. In addition, safety and tolerability of i.n. administration of 3.2 µg of fasedienol, as-needed, up to 6 times per day for up to 12 months,... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 18 years and 65 years
Trial Updated:
06/17/2025
Locations: Vistagen Clinical Site, Bellflower, California +2 locations
Conditions: Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD)